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Digging Into Deals
Hosted by Sikich LLP · EN
Tune into the Sikich Transaction Advisory Services podcast, Digging into Deals, a podcast dedicated to all things mergers and acquisitions related in the middle market. From private equity groups to investment bankers and business owners, all are welcome to dig into deals with our host, Cheryl Aschenbrener.
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Recapping M&A in 2021 and Keeping Deal Momentum Strong For 2022
Dec 10, 202100:18:29Tap to summarizeAs we round out 2021 and the hot deal activity in Q4, we wanted to take some time to reflect on this past year and gear up for the year ahead. Listen in as Cheryl digs into all things supply chain, expediting fees, technology compliance and cybersecurity insurance with Ryan Overtoom, Partner in Sikich’s Technology Practice, and Dan Leffler, Senior Manager on Sikich’s Transaction Advisory Team, and don’t miss what they have to say about the top-of-mind items M&A professionals should be prepared for in 2022.
Transcribe →Why Are Valuations So Important
Nov 17, 202100:16:34Tap to summarizeIf you’re wondering how soon before selling you should have a valuation performed, the answer is that it’s never too soon. Business owners should always have a good handle on this information. In this episode, Cheryl digs into why business owners should always be in the know on their valuation, how to make a valuation more attractive and how often a valuation should be conducted with Mary O’Connor, Partner on Sikich’s Forensic and Valuation Services team, and Ray Lampner, Partner-in-Charge of Sikich’s CPA Consulting practice.
Transcribe →What Goes Into the Valuation Process
Nov 3, 202100:16:37Tap to summarizeWhile the circumstances around how valuations are performed can sometimes change, the principles that apply to the art and science of valuations have not. Listen in as Cheryl discusses what goes into the valuation process with Mary O'Connor, Partner on Sikich's Forensic and Valuation Services team and Dan Leffler, Senior Manager on the Transaction Advisory Services team.
Transcribe →How Has COVID-19 Changed Valuations
Oct 20, 202100:15:39Tap to summarizeWhen it comes to valuations, 2020 was an unusual year. From looking at the facts and circumstances that impact valuations to uncovering what is actually COVID-19 related, Cheryl digs into how the pandemic has impacted valuations with Mary O'Connor, Partner on Sikich's Forensic and Valuation Services team and Dan Leffler, Senior Manager on the Transaction Advisory Services team.
Transcribe →What's All the Buzz About Data Diligence
Oct 6, 202100:24:42Tap to summarizeSimply put, data diligence is placing value on data within an organization, whether buying or selling. But with most things, that's easier said than done. Ryan Overtoom, Partner in Sikich's Technology practice and Mary O'Connor, Partner with Sikich's Forensic & Valuation services sit down with Cheryl to discuss what data diligence is, why it's so important and how it impacts deal structure.
Transcribe →We Found IT Risk - What Now?
Sep 22, 202100:08:50Tap to summarizeWhen it comes to conducting IT due diligence, it's actually rare to find absolutely no risk in a potential transaction. Listen in as Ryan Overtoom, Partner in Sikich's Technology practice, outlines what happens when risk is uncovered during the IT due diligence process and how to mitigate it.
Transcribe →How Do I Know If I Need IT Due Diligence?
Sep 9, 202100:09:26Tap to summarizeNo business is safe from a cyberattack, especially those in the middle market. Tune into today's episode with Ryan Overtoom, Partner in Sikich's Technology practice, to gain an understanding of why IT due diligence is needed for your next transaction.
Transcribe →What is IT Due Diligence?
Aug 25, 202100:14:26Tap to summarizeYou've probably heard the term 'IT Due Diligence' before, but when it comes to putting it to practice, what really is IT due diligence, and what does it all entail? In this episode, Cheryl chats with Ryan Overtoom, Partner in Sikich's Technology practice, to demystify IT Due Diligence and talk through why it's important for transactions in the long run.
Transcribe →Selling Your Business - Sell When You Don't Have To
Aug 18, 202100:12:11Tap to summarizeWhen selling your business, take this one piece of advice: sell when you don’t have to. In this episode, Ray Lampner, Partner-in-Charge of CPA Consulting at Sikich LLP joins us again to share his views on important items to consider early on in the process.
Transcribe →Selling Your Business - Every Deal Takes On Its Own Life
Aug 4, 202100:17:44Tap to summarizeIf you work in M&A, you know that all deals take on their own lives. In this episode, we speak with Ray Lampner, Partner-in-Charge of CPA Consulting at Sikich LLP. When selling your business, Ray shares insights on the various options available, key considerations, determining your goals and strategies and best practices for the timeframe of the sales process.
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