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The Value Agenda Begins Before the Deal Closes

Finance readiness from acquisition through ownership and exit Finance readiness connects the investment thesis to...
Case Study

Case Study: SOX Readiness

Nothing kills a great growth story faster than a control environment held together by spreadsheets,...
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Private Equity and the New Playbook for the Global Sports Industry

John Scott Senior Advisor - Strategy, M&A, and Growth Matt Posta Founder and Chief Executive...
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Part 2: FASB’s Government Grant Overhaul: The Liability Blob! 

As a child of the 1980’s, I remember watching The Blob when I was quite...
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Unlocking the Power of Data and AI in the Middle Market

Junaid Farooq Senior Advisor - Data & AI Why the Time to Act Is Now—and...
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Part 1: FASB’s Government Grant Overhaul: From Analogy to Authority

After decades of letting business entities figure it out on their own—like parents watching their...
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The Fractional Advantage: Strategic Talent, Scaled for Growth

Matt Posta Founder & CEO, Emerytus Advisors John Scott Senior Advisor, Strategy and Growth Strategic...
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“Building the Redoubt”: Accounting Lessons from the Battle of Bunker Hill on Its 250th Anniversary

“Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.” —Attributed to Colonel William Prescott...
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Top 5 Things to Know Before Structuring Your Next Debt or Equity Deal to Avoid Common Pitfalls

Raising capital—whether through debt, equity, or hybrid instruments—is a pivotal moment for any business. But...
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Exit Readiness: A Discipline, Not a Deadline

Achieving successful exits, whether through an initial public offering or acquisition, rarely occurs by chance....