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Article: Due diligence

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April 1, 2006
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Chris Meshginpoosh

Director of consulting services

Kreischer Miller

"Due diligence" is a term thrown around quite a bit among lawyers, accountants and consultants during a business acquisition. But what does it mean for the business professional involved in a commercial transaction?

While many business owners may have a vague idea of its implications (a lot of information needs to be gathered within a certain timeframe to protect the company's financial interests), what they may not know is that due diligence is a prime opportunity to go beyond the numbers and find out if the perceived value of the company is at risk once the deal is done.

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