M&A Access showcases economic updates, industry reports, and interviews with high-profile sources covering all aspects of the mergers and acquisitions world.
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April 14, 2021
M&A Access: April 14
This week’s M&A Access features Scott McKenzie, CPA, Managing Director of the Transaction Advisory Services Practice for Baker Newman Noyes. McKenzie identifies specialized repair and trade businesses, including electrical and plumbing services, as opportunities for small business owners interested in ETAs, and reveals the potential risks when considering...Read MoreApril 6, 2021
M&A Acccess: April 7
This week’s M&A Access features Michael Sluka, President, MJS Advisors. Sluka explains how the due-diligence process improves salability. He also goes in-depth about what should be done to increase the price from a seller’s perspective. Read MoreMarch 31, 2021
M&A Access: March 31
This week’s M&A Access features Joanne Baginski, Partner & Rocky Mountain Region Transaction Advisory Services Leader, Plante Moran. Baginski breaks down what value-added capital providers look for in their analysis—risks and opportunities. She also professes the key to minimizing risk is to diversify—companies should focus on diversifying their...Read MoreMarch 24, 2021
M&A Access: March 24
This week’s M&A Access features David Asmus, Managing Director, CKS Advisors. Asmus recalls what has surprised him during the pandemic-spurred economic downturn, including businesses retaining their strong values and the adaptability of companies to meet challenges. He also examines how advisors and intermediaries have fared over the past year and what...Read MoreMarch 16, 2021
M&A Access: March 17
This week’s M&A Access features Peter Ryan, Partner & Co-Founder, Ryan & Wetmore PC. Ryan explains how the type of deals getting done has changed due to COVID-19, including more escrows and add-backs. He also pinpoints which industries have been the least volatile and which ones people should keep an eye on for investing, buying, and selling...Read MoreMarch 10, 2021
M&A Access: March 10
This week’s M&A Access features Cheryl Aschenbrener, National Leader & Partner, Sikich. Aschenbrener explains what IT due diligence is and why firms should include it in their processes. She also delves into whether Quality of Earnings reports have changed due to the pandemic and what considerations M&A professionals should keep in mind moving...Read MoreMarch 3, 2021
M&A Access: March 3
This week’s M&A Access features Donna JW Hare, Senior Business Performance Consultant-MidMarket Solutions, Insperity. Hare goes in-depth about what a PEO is, including its purpose to attract and retain talent. She also articulates the advantages and potential liabilities of a PEO structure. You also won’t want to miss Hare’s insightful...Read MoreFebruary 23, 2021
M&A Access: February 24
This week’s M&A Access features Alan Pawlowski, Partner, Next Point. Pawlowski explains the importance of maintaining sufficient business and personal investments to meet one’s retirement cash-flow needs. He also contends M&A experts can help entrepreneurs understand value drivers and the steps needed to increase the overall value of the...Read MoreFebruary 17, 2021
M&A Access: February 17
This week’s M&A Access features Earl W. Swink, CPA, Swink Coplen & Company. He specifies how the CPA should be involved in the deal on the “front end” to achieve the most success. Swink also details how CPAs work with owners to get businesses ready for a potential future sale—CPAs need a five-year lead time, with a minimum of three years,...Read MoreFebruary 9, 2021