Everyday M&A

How Valuation Methods Differ by Industry, How Goodwill Affects the Decision of Whether to Structure as an Asset Sale or Stock Sale, A Way to Reduce Your Tax From an Acquisition by 3.8% That Most CPAs Forget About

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Have you ever wondered about the tax consequences of an M&A? If yes, you’ll want to tune into today’s episode of Everyday M&A. We interview the very knowledgable David French, a CPA with M&A experience, who shares with us:

  • How companies in different industries are valued differently
  • How goodwill affects the decision of whether to go with an Asset Sale or Stock Sale
  • A way to reduce your tax from an acquisition by 3.8% that most CPAs forget about
  • What often comprises 80% of a company’s value
  • Tax consequence of earn outs
  • The ideal time to bring in a CPA to prepare for an acquisition
  • What type of sale you want to avoid if you’re a C Corp
  • An alternative to an Asset or Stock Sale that most people don’t know about
  • What business owners can do from day 1 to reduce their tax liability upon exit by 20-30%


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