Transaction Advisory Services

Buy, Sell, or Restructure — With the Right Team Behind You

Our experts offer M&A and transaction advisory services for private companies — from due diligence to valuation, restructuring, and post-deal integration. We help you guide your next move with confidence.

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Strategic Guidance for Complex Business Transitions

Whether you’re buying, selling, restructuring, or investing, the stakes in a transaction are high. At Duffy Kruspodin, our Transaction Advisory Services help business owners, investors, and stakeholders navigate these pivotal moments with experienced guidance, financial precision, and a focus on long-term value.

Our team works alongside you through every stage of the deal lifecycle—from initial planning and due diligence to post-close integration. We help you evaluate risks, uncover opportunities, and make decisions that hold up under scrutiny.

What Is Transaction Advisory?

Transaction advisory refers to the full support spectrum around business transfers — including buy-side diligence, sale preparation, valuations, deal structuring, and post-close support.

What We Support

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) – Buy-side and sell-side support for private and closely held businesses.
  • Divestitures and Carve-Outs – Guidance for businesses separating or spinning off units or operations.
  • Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships – Financial insight to support partnership structuring and risk evaluation.
  • Restructuring and Reorganization – Support for financially distressed businesses evaluating new paths forward.
  • Capital Transactions – Preparation and insight for private placements, recapitalizations, and more.
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Our Transaction Advisory Services Include

Ready to Explore Your Options?

Whether you're preparing for sale, evaluating an acquisition, or navigating a major business transition, we can help.

Why Work With Duffy Kruspodin

  • Mid-Market Specialists – We understand the complexity and nuance of closely held business transitions.
  • Experienced Financial Insight – CPA-led teams with deep expertise in deal finance, compliance, and planning.
  • Collaborative by Design – We work in coordination with your legal, tax, and operational advisors.
  • Right-Sized Support – Whether you need targeted diligence or full M&A coordination, we match the engagement to your transaction.

Transaction Advisory Services FAQ

Due diligence is a broad financial review of a business to assess risks, liabilities, and financial performance.

Quality of earnings (QoE) zeroes in on the sustainability and accuracy of reported earnings — helping buyers and sellers validate valuation and deal terms.

Yes, a sell-side QoE report helps you identify and address financial issues before going to market. It adds credibility with potential buyers, supports your asking price, and helps avoid surprises during negotiations.

We support closely held, mid-market businesses across industries — including professional services, construction, real estate, manufacturing, and more. Whether you’re preparing for sale, acquisition, or recapitalization, our CPA-led team delivers practical, transaction-ready insights.

Ideally, 3–12 months before a deal. Early engagement helps clean up books, resolve issues, prepare documentation, and increase deal readiness. If you’re exploring a potential sale, acquisition, or exit, it’s smart to start the conversation now.

Depending on your needs, services may include:

  • Financial due diligence
  • Quality of earnings (QoE) analysis
  • Business valuation and purchase price allocation (PPA)
  • Deal structuring and modeling
  • Tax analysis and scenario planning
  • Post-close integration support
Yes — we collaborate closely with legal counsel, investment bankers, and wealth advisors to ensure alignment and efficiency throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Let’s Talk About Your Next Move

Considering a transaction?
We’ll help you assess the opportunity, weigh the risks, and take the next step with the right financial insight behind you.

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