Financial Due Diligence: Avoid Buying a Lemon

About This Learning Path

Most acquisition disasters show warning signs in the financial data — if you know where to look. You'll learn to read quality of earnings reports (are profits real or accounting tricks?), spot hidden liabilities (deferred expenses, warranty claims), check debtor quality (will those outstanding invoices actually get paid?), and understand working capital adjustments (why the price can change after closing). By the end, you'll know the red flags that kill deals and exactly which numbers to demand before signing.

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