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 cyb

Why Are Valuations So Important

Nov 17th, 2021 16m 34s

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 owne

What Goes Into the Valuation Process

Nov 3rd, 2021 16m 37s

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, Pa

How Has COVID-19 Changed Valuations

Oct 20th, 2021 15m 39s

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'Con

What's All the Buzz About Data Diligence

Oct 6th, 2021 24m 42s

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 Si

We Found IT Risk - What Now?

Sep 22nd, 2021 8m 50s

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

How Do I Know If I Need IT Due Diligence?

Sep 9th, 2021 9m 26s

No business is safe from a cyberattack, especially those in the middle market. Tune into today's episode with Ryan Overtoom, Partner in Sikich's Technology practice, to gain an understanding of why IT due diligence is needed for your next trans

What is IT Due Diligence?

Aug 25th, 2021 14m 26s

You've probably heard the term 'IT Due Diligence' before, but when it comes to putting it to practice, what really is IT due diligence, and what does it all entail? In this episode, Cheryl chats with Ryan Overtoom, Partner in Sikich's Technolog

Selling Your Business - Sell When You Don't Have To

Aug 18th, 2021 12m 11s

When selling your business, take this one piece of advice: sell when you don’t have to. In this episode, Ray Lampner, Partner-in-Charge of CPA Consulting at Sikich LLP joins us again to share his views on important items to consider early on in

Selling Your Business - Every Deal Takes On Its Own Life

Aug 4th, 2021 17m 44s

If you work in M&A, you know that all deals take on their own lives. In this episode, we speak with Ray Lampner, Partner-in-Charge of CPA Consulting at Sikich LLP. When selling your business, Ray shares insights on the various options available

Tax Changes in M&A

Jul 29th, 2021 12m 26s

From capital gains tax rates at a historic low to proposed tax changes under the new administration, tax is currently a white hot topic with M&A professionals. In this episode, Cheryl talks all things tax-related with Mary Griffin, Tax Director

Credible Reporting The Sell-Side QofE

Jul 29th, 2021 14m 53s

In M&A, we hear a lot about the advantages of a buy-side Quality of Earnings (QofE) report. In this episode, Dan Leffler, Senior Manager on Sikich’s Transaction Advisory Services team, joins us to talk about when and why a seller might use a Qo

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