With lingering uncertainty in a post-pandemic market and increases in both supply and demand, worldwide M&A opportunities have reached trillions of dollars.

To highlight issues that companies are facing both before and after acquiring a business, in this episode of Accounting for the Future, host Armand Capisciolto, BDO's National Accounting Standards Partner and Accounting Advisory Services Leader, is joined by two BDO advisors: Jamie Windle, Managing Director, M&A and Capital Markets, who specializes in financial due diligence, and Ziad Akkaoui, Risk Advisory Services Partner. Together they discuss how some decisions made before a deal can cause the greatest hurdles after a deal closes.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

[1:15] Two major factors that are leading into the $350 billion M&A market.

[5:00] Buying opportunities are increasing as more companies are exiting from the uncertainties of today's market.

[7:10] Current industry trends in M&A, including within the broader healthcare market.

[11:02] Owner arrangement considerations when structuring an M&A deal.

[15:35] Top issues that companies overlook before they buy a company.

[18:45] Considerations from before a deal that cause the greatest hurdles after a deal.

[21:43] Strategies for merging a young company into a mature company while maintaining its entrepreneurial spirit.

[27:06] Top issues that clients need to pay more attention to after a deal.

[29:01] Sustainability and ESG reporting considerations when working with M&As.

Mentioned:

BDO Jamie Windle Ziad Akkaoui

Additional Insights:

Six under-the-radar accounting pitfalls when buying a business 3 Accounting issues to tackle after a deal closes