Accountant vs M&A Advisor in 2026: 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 Your Business Valuation in 2026: Collection Speed, Working Capital Peg, 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.