• Assess quality of earnings, proposed add-backs and develop pro forma EBITDA
• Analyze operating results trends and identify business drivers
• Develop and analyze key financial and operating metrics
• Cash flow considerations – working capital and capital expenditures
• Bridge historical operating results to forecasts and budgets
• Analyze key balance sheet components and valuation issues
• Assessment of financial controls
• Assessment of current capabilities of accounting staff
• Complete coordination of efforts with other advisors & investors
• Other due diligence considerations – operational, technology, human resources, tax noted during the financial due diligence process

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