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Buy-side accounting support

From financial reporting and valuation to regulatory compliance and integration, acquiring a business is a high-stakes endeavor.

Successfully executing an acquisition requires navigating a host of complex accounting and financial reporting challenges. Companies must correctly apply purchase accounting rules (ASC 805), manage the intricacies of SEC reporting if public, and determine the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities.

Furthermore, a successful deal hinges on the seamless integration of the target’s finance functions, including aligning accounting policies and consolidating reporting systems, all while managing the project to mitigate risks and ensure a smooth transition.

What companies need to do to address the challenge

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  • Address the complexities of purchase accounting (ASC 805), prepare for SEC reporting requirements, and manage financial statement preparation.
  • Assess the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities and coordinate with tax teams to ensure an efficient transaction structure.
  • Align accounting policies between the acquirer and target, consolidate reporting systems, and ensure the finance function is operationally ready from Day 1.
  • Streamline processes across all workstreams involved in the acquisition, helping to mitigate risks and ensure the overall success of the deal.
  • Receive expert advice on purchase price adjustments and support in resolving post-deal financial disputes.

By leveraging this specialized support, companies can execute acquisitions with greater confidence and clarity, in order to address critical financial reporting, valuation, and integration challenges to unlock long-term value.

How KPMG can help

KPMG Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) offers a range of services to provide clarity and support:

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Technical Accounting Transaction Analysis Accounting Implementation Accounting Policy Development Technical Training and Research SEC Financial Reporting

Technical Accounting

Technical Accounting

Get real-time answers to your questions on the application of accounting literature.

Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis

Analyze the accounting implications of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, derivatives, leasing, and other financial transactions.

Accounting Implementation

Accounting Implementation

Receive assistance in developing processes to implement new or revised accounting standards.

Accounting Policy Development

Accounting Policy Development

Perform gap analyses of accounting policies against leading practices and get help formulating and documenting new policies.

Technical Training and Research

Technical Training and Research

Access educational training on the latest accounting developments and industry-specific trends.

SEC Financial Reporting

SEC Financial Reporting

Gain technical support for U.S. company SEC financial reporting requirements and foreign company filings.

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We help navigate the complex challenges of technical accounting, financial reporting, financial integration, and leadership, empowering organizations to thrive.

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Marybeth Shamrock
Accounting Advisory Services Leader for Deal Advisory & Strategy, KPMG US
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Marybeth Shamrock
Accounting Advisory Services Leader for Deal Advisory & Strategy, KPMG US
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Advisory Principal, Accounting Advisory Services, KPMG US
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