WEBINAR

This virtual panel will bring together perspectives from financial due diligence, government contracting compliance, and private equity audit readiness to help companies identify readiness gaps and prepare before a formal process begins.  

Designed for government contracting owners, executives, CFOs, controllers, finance leaders, compliance leaders, and management teams considering a future sale, recapitalization, or investor process, topics to be discussed include:  

• Why preparation should begin before an investment banker is engaged  
• What to prioritize 24 months, 12 months, and 6 months before a potential transaction  
• Financial diligence focus areas, including quality of earnings, revenue recognition, backlog, pipeline, and adjusted EBITDA  
• GovCon compliance and contracting issues that may affect buyer confidence, purchase price, escrows, or indemnities  
• What private equity buyers expect to see in financial reporting, management readiness, and scalable infrastructure  
• Common seller mistakes that can slow diligence, reduce credibility, or create avoidable deal risk  

Live event participants can earn up to 1.5 CPE credits in the Finance field of study. See additional details below.

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CPE Information

Live event participants can earn up to 1.5 CPE credits in the Finance field of study. 

Program description: This virtual panel will bring together perspectives from financial due diligence, government contracting compliance, and private equity audit readiness to help companies identify readiness gaps and prepare before a formal process begins.   
 
Designed for government contracting owners, executives, CFOs, controllers, finance leaders, compliance leaders, and management teams considering a future sale, recapitalization, or investor process. 

Program level: Intermediate- Developing subject knowledge 

Prerequisites: At least one year of hands-on experience supporting government contracting planning or implementation activities. 

Advanced preparation: None

Topics to be discussed include:

• Identify the key financial, operational, and compliance factors buyers evaluate when assessing a government contractor for a potential transaction. 
• Assess their organization's readiness for due diligence, including financial reporting, revenue recognition, backlog, pipeline, and quality of earnings considerations.  
• Recognize GovCon-specific compliance, contract, and audit issues that can impact buyer confidence, valuation, and transaction outcomes. 
• Develop a practical transaction readiness timeline that prioritizes activities 24 months, 12 months, and 6 months before a potential sale, recapitalization, or investment event. 
• Evaluate their organization's ability to support buyer diligence requests and minimize risks that can delay or complicate a transaction. 
• Describe the financial reporting, management practices, and operational infrastructure private equity firms and strategic buyers expect to see in a transaction-ready organization. 

Instructional Delivery Method: Webinars: Group Internet Based

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