M&A Financial Due Diligence | Hai Trang, CPA

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A Financial
Due Diligence

Successful mergers and acquisitions require deep financial analysis to evaluate true EBITDA, working capital, and transaction risks.

Our buy-side and sell-side due diligence services help investors, private equity groups, and business owners uncover the real financial health of a target company before closing the deal.

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Financial Analysis

Beyond The Spreadsheets

Securing Your M&A Investment

We look past surface-level financials. By analyzing Quality of Earnings (QoE) and operational realities, we give you a comprehensive picture of the target company to prevent costly post-transaction surprises.

  • Uncover Deal-Breaker Liabilities

    Identify unrecorded debts, tax exposures, and compliance risks.

  • Validate Target Valuations

    Ensure you are paying a fair price based on normalized EBITDA.

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How We Execute

Our M&A Diligence Process

1
Deal Scope & Planning

We align with your transaction timeline, define the scope of the QoE report, and pinpoint key deal-risk areas specific to the target's industry.

2
Deep-Dive QoE Analysis

Rigorous review of historical financials, EBITDA add-backs, net working capital trends, and revenue sustainability to validate the purchase price.

3
Actionable M&A Reporting

Delivery of a comprehensive Quality of Earnings report highlighting key findings, valuation impacts, and crucial purchase agreement terms.

M&A Deal Meeting

Comprehensive Coverage

Buy-Side & Sell-Side Advisory

For Buyers & Investors

We provide rigorous buy-side diligence to validate the target's historical earnings, assess net working capital requirements, and ensure you have the leverage to negotiate a fair purchase price.

For Sellers & Founders

Going to market without preparation leaves money on the table. Our sell-side QoE reports identify potential red flags early, allowing you to proactively resolve issues and defend your valuation during buyer scrutiny.

EBITDA Normalization

The Critical Layer

Why Audits Aren't Enough

A standard financial audit ensures compliance with GAAP, but it does not tell you if a business is a good transaction investment. M&A due diligence serves a completely different purpose.

We bridge the gap by normalizing EBITDA—stripping away non-recurring expenses, owner compensations, and extraordinary items—so you understand the true cash-generating capability of the target post-close.

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M&A Advisory Services

Quality of Earnings (QoE)

EBITDA Normalization

Net Working Capital Pegs

Buy-Side & Sell-Side Support

Deal Risk Identification

Purchase Agreement Support

Our Mission: Bulletproof Transactions

The goal of M&A financial due diligence is to provide absolute transparency so buyers and sellers can confidently negotiate terms.

We assist private equity firms, strategic buyers, and business owners throughout the M&A lifecycle to ensure financial risks are mitigated and value is maximized.

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Hai Trang, CPA

Principal, Hai Trang CPA Services PLLC

Managing Partner, Paramount Tax & Bookkeeping

Dallas–Fort Worth | Arlington • Addison • Carrollton • North Dallas

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