Transaction Advisory Services
Our Transaction Advisory Services are designed to empower well-informed decision-making. Whether you’re considering buying, selling or merging businesses, our services make the transaction experience as seamless as possible.

What to Expect on Your Free Consultation
Price
We discuss your deal and compare it to other transactions we've done that are similar. The price can vary depending on the details, but an average transaction costs $15k.
Timeline
It depends on the complexity and size of your deal. However most reports are delivered within 2 - 4 weeks.
Process
We go over our general process with you and answer any questions you have regarding future steps. We aim to set proper expectations so there are no surprises.
Experience
We want you to feel confident that we're the right partner for your transaction. We'll go over similar deals to yours and answer any questions you may have.
How We Help
The primary reason for conducting a business financial analysis is its direct impact on the purchase price. Our process evaluates three critical factors, helping buyers assess if the business price is reasonable.
Enterprise Value
Enterprise value is determined by taking a multiple of EBITDA or similar financial measure. We will analyze the financials to determine if that financial measure is accurately reported as well as any key factors that impact the multiple.
Net Debt
An assessment of debt-like items is done to highlight any potential reductions to enterprise value and future cash flows.
Net Working Capital
If less than a normal level of working capital is delivered at the closing of a transaction the buyer may be required to contribute additional capital in order to fund operations.
A comprehensive analysis of the business is needed to ensure adequate working capital is delivered at closing.
Experience Matters
Thorough due diligence is critical to safeguard your interests in any transaction. Our team provides comprehensive support, including financial modeling, specialty analyses, and Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports.
As a specialized transaction advisory CPA firm, Midwest CPA excels in delivering thorough and insightful reports. We go beyond standard evaluations to offer an independent perspective that uncovers critical financial details, potential risks, and opportunities for value enhancement in your transaction.
Over 50
Transactions
In the last 12-months alone
Our Clients Have Bought in a Variety of Industries
- HVAC
- Government Contracting
- Professional Services
- Retail
- Landscaping
- E-Commerce
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Plumbing
- Trucking
- Restaurants
- Real Estate/Construction
- Marketing Agencies
- Electrical Contracting
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend that our clients budget 4 weeks for the quality of earnings analysis in due diligence.
The project is often completed in 2-3 weeks as long as the seller provides data and answers questions within a reasonable timeframe.
A quality of earnings report can be a substantial investment.
That being said unless you can afford to easily lose the entire purchase price of the business you are buying it makes sense to protect yourself by having an expert analyze the financials.
Were happy to speak with you at any point in your search.
The best time to reach out is when you are getting close to submitting an LOI on a deal you are serious about.
An audit is different from a QoE in a variety of ways. For one an audit is a regulated procedure that has specific guidelines for how it needs to be completed. A QoE is a consulting engagement that can technically be done by anyone although they are typically done by CPAs.
An audit is much more balance sheet focused while a QoE is more focused on the income statement. The audit is looking to confirm that the financials comply with GAAP while a QoE helps a buyer understand the financial performance of the company that can be projected into the future as well as the key operating metrics.
On deals where audited financials are available the audit is complimentary to the QoE.
