Cathy Lydon, CPA
The Hidden Value of a QoE: Better Diligence, Better Audits
For searchers, a Quality of Earnings (QoE) engagement does more than support a transaction. It sets the foundation for smoother financial reporting...
September 20, 2016 — You probably know that the new Uniform Guidance over federal programs allows for a two year grace period for implementation of the new procurement requirements. However, we are finding that many entities do not know that Uniform Guidance requires the election to defer implementation to be included in the entity’s documented procurement policies.
If you have federal expenditures and have elected to defer implementation of the new procurement requirements, you should update your documented procurement policies to reflect that election.
Entities with a December year end are required to implement the new requirements starting January 1, 2017 and entities with a June year end are required to implement them starting July 1, 2017.
Procurement requirements under Uniform Guidance can be found here.
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Risk in M&A: The Questions That Matter More Than Price
Joe Hellman, CPA: February 17, 2026
In most M&A conversations, risk can be oversimplified too quickly. Buyers ask, “What if we overpay?” Sellers worry, “What if we leave money on the...
Creative Deal Structuring for Independent Searchers: Balancing Price, Risk, and Growth
For independent searchers, structuring the right deal isn’t just about finding a great business. It’s about creating the right balance between risk...