By Mark Abell & David Stahl
According to the NFIB Business Optimism Index, business owner optimism in 2020 remains well above the long-term average, as owners expect to see another year of sales and earnings growth. Combined with financing readily available at […]
By Scott S. Frederickson
Urgent:
The IRS is taking special interest in virtual currencies. Starting with the 2019 tax year, on every Form 1040 we must answer the question: “At any time during the tax year, have you ever received, sold, sent, exchanged […]
By Paul Skeen & Amber Ferrie
There are a number of different buyer groups to consider when selling your business. Typically, they fall into one of two categories:
Strategic buyers.
These buyers typically buy 100% of your business and assume responsibility for it.
Financial buyers.
These types […]
By Thomas R. Taylor
The term “sandbagging” in merger and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions refers to a practice often employed by buyers to claim a breach of a seller representation or warranty (a “rep or warranty”) and seek indemnification post closing from the […]
By Regan Guth
Have you ever thought of using insurance in the Mergers & Acquisitions process to improve the terms of the deal, gain a competitive advantage over other suitors or simply close more deals? If not, you may not be securing […]
By JB Henricksen
The main reason a company wants to increase its valuation is for the benefit of the owners. Current owners looking to raise capital would like the highest price possible. Owners who eventually want to exit the company and monetize […]
By Todd Gordon
A recent accounting industry conference, The AICPA Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments, brought together regulators and accounting industry associations for a discussion. While designed for public conferences and SEC registrants, themes from the conference also speak […]
By Todd Reece
As data and network systems have become the backbone of modern business, it should be no surprise that privacy and information security have become increasingly important aspects of any merger or acquisition. Indeed, understanding the types of data […]
By Chad Fraughton
Cornerstone’s 27-year success story features many instances of mutually beneficial partnerships with companies and individuals providing complementary services; it also spawned six “sister” companies from internal resources to help meet the evolving needs of its clients.
Lean and mean. […]
By Matt Bartholomew
As we continue through a mature stage of this economic boom, sellers are entering the market to ensure their company can attain a perceived value while buyers are increasingly methodical and careful. A critical step to provide validity and […]