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How to Get Your Financials Buyer-Ready
Season 2 · Episode 18

How to Get Your Financials Buyer-Ready

CFO Lauren Colson tells us how founders can clean up their financials so buyers trust the numbers. Plus, our new course, The Exit Playbook, is live!

They Got Acquired · Alexis Grant

January 12, 202625m 25s

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Show Notes

CFO Lauren Colson tells us how founders can clean up their financials so buyers trust the numbers. Plus, our new course, The Exit Playbook, is live!

Many founders think their books are in good shape — until a buyer starts asking questions.

In this interview episode, you’ll learn:

  • How buyers evaluate financials during diligence
  • Common bookkeeping mistakes that raise red flags
  • How to clean up financials without an accounting background
  • Why accrual accounting is often required for a sale
  • When to start preparing for an exit

Plus, for $200 OFF our new course, The Exit Playbook, use discount code TGAPODCAST at checkout.

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