
Financial Methodology
Analyze the methodology for which the financial information for the Target is prepared, including any assumptions, adjustments, and allocations

Revenue Insights
Quality of revenue, expenses, key trends, earnings, management adjustments (add-backs)

Cash Verification
Review bank statements and perform Proof of Cash analysis

Cost Trends
High-level analysis and commentary on trends in direct operating and SG&A costs incurred within the business

Expense Anomalies
Inquire about out of period, nonrecurring, unusual and non-cash items and identify Customer and vendor concentratio

EBITDA Adjustments
Review management proposed adjustments to normalize EBITDA (if any) and review of balance shee

Working Capital
Analyze historical working capital trends, with a focus on seasonality, high/low points, potential normalizing items, and average run rat

Receivables Analysis
Analyze a summary of accounts receivable, including aging and bad debt statistics

Inventory Review
Analyze the composition of inventory and inquire about: Target’s inventory costing methodology, reserve policies, and write-down history, broken down by inventory-type

Payables Analysis
Analyze a summary of account payables, including aging statistics. Inquire about normal and special credit terms (including rebates),
significant past due payables and disputes with suppliers

Asset Review
Analyze a summary of prepaid expenses, deferred cost of sales and other current assets to obtain an understanding of related impact on
future earnings

Liability Assessment
Identify and assess off-balance sheet liabilities, accrued liability, and other environmental or litigation related liabilitie