Private equity is everywhere these days, regardless of your location or firm size. This episode features a conversation from BDO's internal Assurance Conference. At this conference, Armand Capisciolto, BDO's National Accounting Standards Partner and Accounting Advisory Services Leader, met with BDO Assurance partner Ian MacDonell, and BDO Valuations partner Amanda Tso. Together they discussed the ways that private equity is impacting businesses today, including preparing for a sale, how to increase a company's appeal, and the importance of preparing financial information in advance.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

[1:30] Understanding private equity from the other side.

[7:20] The relevance of private equity funds in mergers and acquisitions.

[9:52] A "typical" company that is utilizing private equity investments today.

[12:26] Is selling the entire company necessary to tap into private equity?

[13:33] Characteristics for a target company for private equity?

[16:03] Recommendations for strategically preparing for a sale.

[19:52] Increasing appeal to minimize the likelihood of a deal falling apart.

[20:48] Preparing financial reporting for subsequent acquisitions.

[23:19] Private equity in light of sustainability and ESG.

Mentioned:

BDO Armand Capisciolto Ian MacDonell Amanda Tso

Additional Resources:How to prepare your financial reporting for purchase by private equity