Digging Into Deals Sikich LLP

As we round out 2021 and the hot deal activity in Q4, we wanted to take some time to reflect on this past year and gear up for the year ahead. Listen in as Cheryl digs into all things supply chain, expediting fees, technology compliance and cybersecurity insurance with Ryan Overtoom, Partner in Sikich’s Technology Practice, and Dan Leffler, Senior Manager on Sikich’s Transaction Advisory Team, and don’t miss what they have to say about the top-of-mind items M&A professionals should be prepared for in 2022.

If you’re wondering how soon before selling you should have a valuation performed, the answer is that it’s never too soon. Business owners should always have a good handle on this information. In this episode, Cheryl digs into why business owners should always be in the know on their valuation, how to make a valuation more attractive and how often a valuation should be conducted with Mary O’Connor, Partner on Sikich’s Forensic and Valuation Services team, and Ray Lampner, Partner-in-Charge of Sikich’s CPA Consulting practice.

While the circumstances around how valuations are performed can sometimes change, the principles that apply to the art and science of valuations have not. Listen in as Cheryl discusses what goes into the valuation process with Mary O'Connor, Partner on Sikich's Forensic and Valuation Services team and Dan Leffler, Senior Manager on the Transaction Advisory Services team.

When it comes to valuations, 2020 was an unusual year. From looking at the facts and circumstances that impact valuations to uncovering what is actually COVID-19 related, Cheryl digs into how the pandemic has impacted valuations with Mary O'Connor, Partner on Sikich's Forensic and Valuation Services team and Dan Leffler, Senior Manager on the Transaction Advisory Services team.

Simply put, data diligence is placing value on data within an organization, whether buying or selling. But with most things, that's easier said than done. Ryan Overtoom, Partner in Sikich's Technology practice and Mary O'Connor, Partner with Sikich's Forensic & Valuation services sit down with Cheryl to discuss what data diligence is, why it's so important and how it impacts deal structure.

When it comes to conducting IT due diligence, it's actually rare to find absolutely no risk in a potential transaction. Listen in as Ryan Overtoom, Partner in Sikich's Technology practice, outlines what happens when risk is uncovered during the IT due diligence process and how to mitigate it.