Accountant vs M&A Advisor: Why They Value Your Business Differently
Accountants apply book value and asset-based methods; M&A advisors apply market multiples and DCF. Why the same business gets 2 different numbers and which one buyers actually care about.
How Accounts Receivable Impacts Business Valuation (and Closing Mechanics)
AR factors into both your headline valuation and the working capital peg at close. How buyers underwrite collectability, why aged AR gets discounted, and the 3 cleanup steps before sale.