Value Scout

JANUARY 18, 2023

Whether you’re years away from an exit or are actively planning for your retirement, you need a way to measure the success of your business strategies before you plan on going to market. The most impactful example of this philosophy is the Value Recon tool. What is Value Recon ? Acquisition.

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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 26, 2024

Companies within this space consistently seek strategies to strengthen their market position and drive business value. By acquiring a paving business with complementary strengths and capabilities, companies can significantly increase their enterprise value.

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Value Scout

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Do you have an exit plan for your business? Is your exit plan documented or something that’s just in your head as a future “to-do” activity? Do you periodically review your exit plan and measure your progress against the milestones? Related: Why Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Strategy?

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Value Scout

AUGUST 29, 2022

Potential investors should see the exit strategy’s results in the three main aspects of a business: people, processes, and business potential. I recommend entrepreneurs approach an exit process like a value enhancement process, i.e., plan backward starting from the ideal result. How do they influence value?

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RNC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A business valuation process is a complex one that takes into account numerous factors. All of these factors directly impact the resulting value of your business. How the risk and return are perceived about your business also determines the value. The History & Nature of the Business.

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Peak Business Valuation

JULY 25, 2023

For new enterprises, it can be difficult to build a successful auto parts store. This is for various reasons including increased consolidation activity and growing competition. We can expect this number to increase moving forward. The first step is to understand how to value an auto parts store.

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Audit Board

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AuditBoard and RSM’s new ebook, Third-Party Risk Management: Trends and Strategies to Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve, translates current TPRM trends and lessons learned into actionable ideas to help your organization identify, reduce, and monitor third-party risk. dollars spent, adherence to SLAs, performance to budget).

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Value Scout

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

As a business owner, you have spent years building your business, you take pride in the company you build, like your work, and are proud of your business’s success. But have you also taken adequate time to safeguard your business’ future with exit planning? Probably not!

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FE International

MARCH 23, 2022

This article is part of our Valuation by Business Model series, in which we provide you with information on what makes your particular business model unique when it comes to SaaS business valuation. For more in-depth reading on valuation, see our post How to Value a Website or Internet Business.

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Audit Board

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Do you know what must go right to achieve your organization’s strategic objectives? We’ve introduced the connected risk approach and discussed the importance of beginning with an integrated risk taxonomy to harmonize your risk management activities across the three lines of defense.

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Audit Board

AUGUST 8, 2023

Enterprise risk management is a methodology of risk management, taking a top-down approach to the risk management process, and taking into account the organization and senior management’s business objectives and strategic objectives. The need for a centralized and enterprise-wide approach to risk management gradually became clear.

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Scott Mashuda

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While it’s true to say that headwinds have impacted M&A in 2023, the lower middle and middle market segments have continued to shrug off disruptions caused by interest rate increases , supply chain challenges, geopolitical unrest and the lingering effects of Covid-era dealmaking. What Should We Expect From Valuations?

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Equilest

JUNE 20, 2023

Discover the Power of Continuous Business Valuation for Long-Term Success Introduction In today's dynamic business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires a thorough understanding of your company's value. Business valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a company.

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Value Scout

OCTOBER 2, 2022

The fact of the matter is that the current value of just about any company isn’t enough for the owners to retire on–it’s just not. Value Creation > Exit Planning. Instead, lean on value creation. Connecting your advisory practice to value creation also makes it much easier to grow your client base.

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Equilest

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In this article, we'll explore the crucial role that Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) play in facilitating successful business sales. Introduction When a business owner decides to sell their enterprise, they often seek professional assistance to navigate the intricate steps involved in the process.

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Lighter Capital

JANUARY 9, 2024

Are you getting enough bang for your buck? In other words, is the business growing enough to justify your sales and marketing spend? Is it growing fast enough to confirm your tactics are working? There’s only one way to know for sure: look at your customer acquisition cost (CAC) payback period. What is CAC payback?

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Audit Board

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The successful deployment of audit analytics can lead to more accurate testing, automation of audit workflow processes, and overall improved audit efficiency. Download your free copy of the guide here , and continue reading to learn more about overcoming the budget barrier obstacle to enable the successful adoption of audit analytics.

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Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Impact investing, of course, is investing in businesses and assets based on the expectation of not just earning financial returns, but also creating positive change in society. Not only is capital invested in these companies wasted, but increases the barriers to better alternatives to doing good.

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Farrel Fritz

MARCH 4, 2024

“Under any standard of value, the true economic value of a business enterprise will equal the company’s accounting book value only by coincidence.” says the late business valuation expert and author Shannon Pratt. Inevitably, one party to a book value buy-sell agreement is getting a bad deal.

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Lighter Capital

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Today’s SaaS entrepreneurs have extensive options for securing debt capital to extend runway, fund working capital, and help achieve almost any business goal. How do you know whether a short-term business loan can help your SaaS business grow without adding unnecessary risk and costs?

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Audit Board

JUNE 28, 2022

With minimal historical risk information to build upon and little to no pre-existing enterprise risk management (ERM) process, it’s difficult to see organization-wide risk clearly or ensure appropriate follow-through. Now more than ever, maturing risk management programs is a strategic business imperative. De-silo Risk Activities.

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M&A Leadership Council

MARCH 2, 2022

First, both programs are facilitated by real M&A experts and deeply experienced corporate practitioners that will give you the practical, applicable "practitioner's viewpoint" that you can take back and apply in your organization. It has also undergone continuous value-engineering and innovation. on a scale of 5.0.

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Audit Board

JANUARY 29, 2023

In this article we’ll take you through the latest trends in ESG, key challenges, and technology solutions for your business. Companies recognize the importance of these non-financial factors for their long-term viability and success. ESG technology solutions can help to evaluate materiality, risks, and business opportunities.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There have been regulation changes around bankruptcy, and as small to medium size businesses face shutdowns and various other factors, indebtedness is a real issue that several businesses are facing. Together we explore the key issues accountants in relationships with struggling businesses must face as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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Audit Board

MAY 11, 2022

Internal audit sits at the intersection of risks , gaining a powerful enterprise-level view ??it it should share with key stakeholders to improve business decision-making. Maintaining relevance means guiding the organization in managing trends such as rising inflation and increasing fraud risk. What’s your assessment of that?

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Second, existing systems couldn’t handle the company’s rapid business growth, so the decision was made to upgrade the tax system along with the entire finance function. How to successfully make the business case for an indirect tax tech investment.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Given today’s highly competitive M&A market environment, Corporate Development leaders are being tasked with an increasingly challenging set of requirements: Close the right deals faster ; Identify and mitigate more potential risks through better due diligence; and, Integrate with maximum value-capture. Consisting of 10.5

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Given today’s highly competitive M&A market environment, Corporate Development leaders are being tasked with an increasingly challenging set of requirements: Close the right deals faster ; Identify and mitigate more potential risks through better due diligence; and, Integrate with maximum value-capture. Consisting of 10.5

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Equilest

MAY 27, 2023

To delve deeper into the topic of evaluating inventory's impact on business valuation and to gain valuable insights into efficient inventory management strategies - keep reading this blog post. While multiple factors contribute to business valuation, one element that often holds significant importance is inventory.

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FE International

MAY 11, 2022

“We have an inside look into secondhand retailers and how much value they’re pushing through. . “We have an inside look into secondhand retailers and how much value they’re pushing through. Upright Labs has north of 70 enterprise clients and helps these retailers make $150 million a year in e-commerce sales.

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Audit Board

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The building blocks of a successful program include a sturdy workflow for vendor onboarding along with ongoing monitoring of each vendor. The importance of understanding your third-party ecosystem — it’s larger than you might think. . and OpenDealerExchange share actionable insights to help you advance your TPRM program.

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A Neumann & Associates

JULY 8, 2022

Small business owners, who have invested a lifetime developing their products, could also be motivated to rethink their work-life balance, questioning themselves as to whether all of their goals have been met and whether they still have the energy and desire to continue that activity. Of course, it can be done, but at what cost.

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Audit Board

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Who owns environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in your organization? They feel an increasing urgency to get in place the people, processes, controls, and technologies needed to support reliable, up-to-date, accessible, and auditable ESG reporting. Who should own it? Benchmarks against peers and sets targets.

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Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

There are better and worse explanations for your answers, but in the absence of time travel, VC interviewers can’t determine if your startup investment pitch was “correct.” Deal, Client, and Fundraising Experience Questions – How did you add value to the deals you’ve worked on? Q: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Musings on Markets

MAY 7, 2023

While differentiating between good and bad banks can be straightforward, it does not follow that buying good banks and selling bad banks is a good investment strategy, since its success depends entirely on what the market is incorporating into stock prices.

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Class VI Partner

JULY 28, 2021

Learn the common terminology for M&A transactions Understand the complexity of M&A transactions Learn the next steps you should take if you are preparing to sell your business. M&A Terms Every Business Owner Should Know. Most business owners only experience selling their company once. Exit Checklist.

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FE International

DECEMBER 31, 2021

If you’ve been trying to understand how to value a website or internet business you’ve come to the right place. Accurately valuing a website for sale can for many be the most challenging part of the purchase process. We’ve sold businesses with earnings multiples ranging from 2.5x The Main Challenges.

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