Accountant Acquisitions Blog 
Francine Way
JULY 7, 2017
Thus far in the last 10 blog posts, we have discussed what M&A is, its success metrics, types of acquirers and value creations, capital structure, debt, and equity. It is ABSOLUTELY crucial that a corporate acquisition program is aligned with the corporate strategy. In Blog #02 of the M&A series, we discussed SWOT analysis.
Francine Way
JULY 8, 2017
In an earlier M&A post, we have discussed how private companies’ accounting statements differ from public companies’. A prospective buyer should be able to decide on their level of interest for the acquisition and the approximate value for the target after reading the memorandum. Who are the active acquirers?
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Francine Way
MAY 15, 2017
That debt should be used prudently, taking into account future financial shocks that require financing flexibility. Similarly, a good M&A program has to take into account how each transaction and the overall program should be financed. Even companies in the same sector will have different levels of debt and acquisition purse size.
Francine Way
MAY 18, 2017
In this post, we will discuss how to quickly gauge if a potential acquisition will create value or not for a public company. Public company audited financial statements typically receive a good deal of scrutiny from accountants, equity analysts, and regulatory agencies. The interest expense is tax-deductible (tax shield).
Francine Way
JUNE 22, 2020
It has been roughly three years since my last blog post at the completion of my fellowship. To pick up where we last left off with valuation, I will cover the topic of a Merger Relative Valuation in this blog post and move on to other non-valuation topics from here. Time certainly did fly by when one was having fun.
Francine Way
MAY 14, 2017
In the last two blog posts, we walked through capital structure and how it impacts M&A activities and vice versa. To be explicitly clear, I am recommending the use of the following ranked capital sources when paying for an acquisition: cash (from the balance sheet), debt (at a reasonable level), and equity.
Sun Acquisitions
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology’s impact on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is profound and multifaceted. Talent and Culture A successful merger or acquisition often hinges on integrating talent and corporate culture. The impact of technology on mergers and acquisitions cannot be overstated.
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