Due Diligence Review Form

Statement of what is being studied, research or proposed. Background and supporting documentation on the proposal (corporate reports, financial statements, legal documents, copies of transaction history, market research)

The due diligence stage is an essential element to a successful commercial transaction. When purchasing a business the due diligence stage allows the buyer to assess the value of the business and to verify the information pertaining to the business in order to determine whether to proceed with the purchase.

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During the due diligence process, an investor will request information about your company that will inform their investment decision moving forward. In addition to asking questions of you and key members of your management team during meetings or phone calls, they will provide you with a request list.

Look at past annual and quarterly financial information, including: Review sales and gross profits by product. Look up the rates of return by product. Look at the accounts receivable. Get a breakdown of the business's inventory. Make a breakdown of real estate and equipment.

The due diligence business definition refers to organizations practicing prudence by carefully assessing associated costs and risks prior to completing transactions. Examples include purchasing new property or equipment, implementing new business information systems, or integrating with another firm.

Due diligence is an investigation, audit, or review performed to confirm facts or details of a matter under consideration. In the financial world, due diligence requires an examination of financial records before entering into a proposed transaction with another party.

The report will include a list of key findings and valid recommendations, as well as a reasoned conclusion with a financial analysis explaining the feasibility of our recommendations, and its impact on the company.

There are several reasons why due diligence is conducted: To confirm and verify information that was brought up during the deal or investment process. To identify potential defects in the deal or investment opportunity and thus avoid a bad business transaction.