Scope of a due diligence assignment compared to an audit
Fact finding from a WIDER range of sources
Such as..
Several years prior financial statements
Management accounts
Profit and cash flow forecasts
Any business plans recently prepared
Discussions with management, employees and third parties
Purpose of a Due diligence review
1.
Information Gathering
about a target company so the buyer knows everything
Essentially the aim is to uncover any ‘skeletons in the closet’ before a decision regarding the acquisition is made.
2.
Verification of specific management reps
3.
Identification of assets and liabilities
Especially internally generated intangibles such as customer databases and brand names (these won't show on the SFP)
4.
Operational issues
Risk can come from issues such as high staff turnover, or suppliers contract terms
5.
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