Government Intervention: Managing the Economic Risks of Mergers and Acquisitions

Canva – EdvanKun In today’s competitive and unpredictable world, companies often seek growth opportunities in order to remain competitive and adapt to new trends. One of the most critical and popular growth strategies for organizations today is acquiring or merging with another company, either within its borders or internationally. A successful Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transaction may […]

Industry Updates: Recent changes in SAS 134-141 New Auditor Reporting Standard (Part 1)

COVID-19’s effects have rippled through every aspect of our lives. Auditing standards are no exception. There have been several significant changes or developments in auditing standards. If you utilize audited financial statements, you should be advised that the auditor’s reports for the 2021 calendar year-end audits will have a new look. One of the recent […]

Mergers and Acquisitions: The Transaction’s Key Stages

M&A activity has continued to outpace the feverish pace of deals for 2021. According to the article from Wolters Kluwer, “the U.S. mergers and acquisitions market in 2021 was unprecedented, with a record $2.9 trillion in transactions (up 55% from $1.9 trillion in 2020) accounting for almost 60% of all global deals based on announced […]

Accounting Challenges Facing Government Contractors and How to Solve Them

SOURCE: Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Government contractors have unique accounting requirements. They have a variety of complexities, putting them in a different category in comparison to other niches in the industry. They are not only subject to standard accounting practices, but their field is riddled with accounting regulations, requirements, and other challenges. The complicated and frequently […]

VALUE CREATION THROUGH MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash Executing Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) is a very significant event for many businesses today, especially in light of rising global competition, expanding industry trends, technology disruption and the need to transition to new business models. Executives recognize that business success is inextricably linked to creating strategies to deal with economic and environmental changes. […]

Avoid the Common Causes of Mergers and Acquisition Failure

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are growing as a result of business restructuring, reorganization, and globalization. It has been a popular approach for businesses looking to develop and strengthen their market position while also improving their overall health and bottom line. Although the number of M&A activities varies each year, growing through this approach has been an […]

Mergers and Acquisition: Choosing an Optimal Structure for your Firm’s Transaction

During these unprecedented times, firms have had to acclimate to new strategies, adapting creatively to the changing environment. One strategy that has recently gained momentum in the business world is Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Executives have found that successful M&A activity can provide greater financial strength and growth to their firms.   For those firms […]

Mergers and Acquisitions: The Foremost Growth Trend in Today’s Global Market

SOURCE: Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash Every executive loves to see growth, it is a primary indicator of success and a sign that strategies, business processes, workflow, and management in an organization are moving in an upward direction overall. Generally, when starting up a business, the goal is to experience, growth and expansion which would eventually […]

7 Points to Guide in the Acquisition of An Accountancy Practice

The acquisition and sale of an accountancy practice is a challenging and complex process. The steps involved in this process of handing off from one entity to another requires much planning and preparation. The approach of the “Great Retirement,” a wave of “Baby Boomers” departing the workforce with the decision to sell their practices, will […]