What the SBA's New Quality of Earnings Requirement Means for Business Acquisitions
The SBA's new SOP 50 10 8.1, effective October 1, 2026, adds a formal Quality of Earnings (QoE)...
Mergers and Acquisitions
2026 M&A Market Update: More Deals, More Scrutiny, and a Growing Divide
Joe Hellman, CPA: August 20, 2026
At our recent Corporate Development event, 2026 M&A Market Update, panelists discussed the forces...
What Actually Wins Healthcare Deals in 2026
The healthcare deal market is evolving and increasing, but that doesn’t mean it has become easier....
Real‑World Perspectives from Deal Leaders: The Impact of AI Across the M&A Lifecycle
Joe Hellman, CPA: April 30, 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration in Mergers and Acquisitions. It is...
Real-Life Lessons from Deal Leaders: How to Mitigate Risk in an M&A Transaction
Joe Hellman, CPA: March 31, 2026
Mergers and acquisitions create opportunity. They also introduce risk at every stage of the...
Planning Opportunities for Qualified Small Businesses and Updated IRC Section 1202 Rules Under the OBBBA
Ashlyn Gray: January 9, 2026
For entrepreneurs, investors, and founders, recent updates to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...
Sourcing and Evaluating Acquisition Targets: Practical Insights for Search Fund Entrepreneurs
Redpath and Company: November 18, 2025
For search fund entrepreneurs, acquiring a business is both thrilling and uncertain. Unlike private...
Selling Your Business: Are You Truly Prepared?
Joe Hellman, CPA: August 11, 2025
Most business owners focus on getting their financials ready for sale. That is only half the...
How WIP Reporting Impacts Construction Business Valuation in M&A
During mergers and acquisitions in the construction industry, numerous factors can influence...
Does Your Manufacturing Company Need a CFO or a Controller?
Brian Sweeney, CPA: August 23, 2024
This blog was originally written in 2021. It has been updated with new references and resources.
Redpath and Company Receives 15th Annual International M&A Award
Redpath and Company: July 31, 2024
Saint Paul, Minnesota (July 31, 2024) - Redpath and Company (Redpath) was announced as a winner of...
Potential Red Flags in a Quality of Earnings Report
Joe Hellman, CPA: June 6, 2024
Every M&A transaction is different, but all are complicated. Ultimately, you want to ensure the...
The Impact of Tax Reform on Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Transactions
John Kammerer, CPA: January 11, 2024
Buyers and sellers have always taken taxes and tax law into account when evaluating a potential...
IOI vs LOI in an M&A Transaction
Redpath and Company: January 9, 2024
While an initial flurry of buyer interest can create an illusion of a quick finish, translating...
Net Working Capital in an M&A Transaction
Joe Hellman, CPA: November 21, 2023
The purchase price in an M&A transaction is often thought about as the enterprise value, which is...