The Numbers Behind the Value
A strong deal depends on more than a clean balance sheet — it demands a clear understanding of how earnings are generated and sustained. Whether you’re preparing to sell or assessing an acquisition, our customized quality of earnings (QoE) reports provide insight beyond the numbers to uncover what truly drives value.
As a core part of our financial due diligence services, our quality of earnings analysis helps bring performance, sustainability and risk into focus — so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Meet Our Professionals
A good deal starts with good information — not just data, but meaningful analysis that supports decision-making.
We tailor each analysis to the specific details of the business and the goals of the transaction, identifying adjustments, trends and red flags that could impact valuation or deal terms. With deep experience on both the buy-side and sell-side, we know what stakeholders need to see — and how to deliver it in a way that supports informed, strategic decisions.
What a Quality of Earnings Analysis Helps You Do
- See a more accurate picture of earnings by adjusting for one-time or non-operational items.
- Spot trends, seasonality or anomalies that could affect future performance.
- Understand the consistency and reliability of cash flows.
- Identify risks early and avoid surprises later in the deal process.
- Strengthen your position in negotiations with trusted, third-party insight.
What We Provide
- Sell-Side Quality of Earnings Reports: Help you anticipate buyer concerns and present your financials clearly and credibly.
- Buy-Side Quality of Earnings Analysis: Give you confidence that the numbers reflect true operating performance and support your valuation.
- EBITDA Normalization: Adjust reported earnings to reflect actual recurring operations.
- Working Capital Analysis: Evaluate historical working capital levels to guide negotiation of the target and purchase price adjustments.
- Revenue and Expense Trends: Identify key drivers and risk areas across financial periods.
- Cash Flow Analysis: Understand how cash is generated and used across the business.
We’re here to help you uncover the details that matter most. Talk to us about how a quality of earnings analysis can support your next transaction.