Search Fund Lifecycle Unveiled: Navigating ETA with Boulay
Sep 27, 2024
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Ryan Turbes and Clay Brownlee, partners at Boulay, share their expertise in helping entrepreneurs through the entire entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) lifecycle. They discuss the importance of early engagement with CPA firms for proactive financial planning. Strategies to navigate acquisition challenges, including tax implications and financial communication, are covered. The duo emphasizes the need for collaboration during transitions and the role of post-close accounting for professionalizing financial practices, ensuring smooth exits, and enhancing business value.
Boulay provides essential support throughout the entire search fund lifecycle, emphasizing the importance of proactive engagement from the initial search phase.
The five-phase framework outlined by Boulay helps searchers streamline their acquisition process and establish robust financial systems for post-acquisition success.
Deep dives
Overview of Boulet's Services
Boulet is a well-established CPA firm recognized nationally for its specialization in the lower middle market, particularly in supporting search funds. The firm uses its extensive experience to offer crucial assistance to searchers right from the initial stages of their entrepreneurial journey. This includes providing tax compliance for partnerships and ongoing support through various phases until the exit. By building strong relationships early on, Boulet positions itself as a trusted partner who can help navigate the complexities of accounting, tax, and finance needs throughout the lifecycle of a business acquisition.
Phases of the Entrepreneurship Journey
The podcast outlines a five-phase framework that Boulet employs to support searchers, starting from the initial search phase to post-acquisition and exit considerations. During the search phase, the firm encourages proactive engagement, helping clients understand critical tax compliance requirements and operational questions they may face. As searchers advance to acquisition, Boulet emphasizes the importance of diligence procedures to uncover potential issues before submitting a letter of intent. This framework not only streamlines the acquisition process but also prepares searchers to make informed decisions that can significantly impact their business's success.
Post-Close Support and Exit Preparedness
After a successful acquisition, Boulet assists clients in setting up robust financial systems necessary for growth and compliance, transitioning from cash-based financials to GAAP reporting. Their services include collaborating with clients on networking capital true-ups, developing accurate opening balance sheets, and ensuring that financial practices align with investor expectations. This solid foundation not only facilitates smoother operations but also enhances the business's attractiveness to potential buyers during exit negotiations. By maintaining a focus on professionalizing the business operations, Boulet helps clients improve their valuation and successfully navigate the complexities of selling their business.
In this episode of the ETA Insider Podcast, join host Brian O'Connor as he sits down with Ryan Turbes and Clay Brownlee, partners at Boulay, a Top 100 CPA firm and financial consultancy specializing in the lower middle market. They discuss how searchers and entrepreneurs considering ETA can work with firms like Boulay throughout their lifecycle. From early engagement to post-close services and beyond, Ryan and Clay provide valuable insights on navigating the accounting, tax, and finance needs in the ETA space. Whether you're a searcher, operator, CEO, or leader of a small business, this episode offers practical guidance for leveraging CPA support at every phase of the search journey. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how to collaborate with financial experts and set a strong foundation for entrepreneurial success.
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