Due diligence is a key part of any transaction when buying or selling a business – but also one that can be confusing or even daunting for middle market business owners. In a podcast with Right in the Middle Market, Cheryl Aschenbrener, Co-Leader and Partner of Transaction Advisory Services, discusses the important role of the Quality of Earnings (Q of E) report in the due diligence process and how it is impacted by the COVID-19 environment.
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Cheryl Aschenbrener
Cheryl Aschenbrener, CPA, is a Principal of Transaction Advisory Services, with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, business advisory, and assurance services. Cheryl’s clients rely on her for deep industry expertise and a hands-on approach in structuring and due diligence work for portfolio company acquisitions, strategic buyers, and private equity funds. She delivers a fresh perspective and the right team when performing quality of earnings reports and value-added planning for private equity funds.
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