QoE Prep

QOEPREP is a specialized financial due diligence firm offering cost-effective Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports tailored for SMB and ETA acquirers.
QoE Prep

Affordable, High-Quality QoE Reports for SMB Acquirers

Business Highlights

  • Location: US (nationwide; delivered remotely)
  • Services Provided: Quality of Earnings (QoE) report
  • Price Range: $$ (hands down best bang for buck QoE out there)
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Overview

QOEPREP is a specialized financial due diligence firm offering cost-effective Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports tailored for SMB and ETA acquirers. Unlike traditional firms that charge excessive fees, QOEPREP provides fast, reliable, and structured financial insights that help buyers and investors make informed decisions.

Why Work with them?

Most law firms are slow, expensive, and don’t “get” small business acquisitions. SMB Law Group flips that on its head by offering:

Affordable QoE Reports – High-quality financial analysis without the hefty price tag.

ETA & SMB Focused – Designed specifically for searchers, acquirers, and investors in the SMB space.

Comprehensive Insights – Covers Adjusted EBITDA, profit margins, working capital, seasonality, and cash flow verification.

Fast Turnaround – Get detailed reports quickly to stay ahead in competitive deals.y help you close the deal, not kill it with unnecessary red tape.

Who Should Work with them?

✔️ ETA Acquirers & Searchers conducting financial diligence on small business acquisitions.

✔️ Investors & Lenders who need clear financial insights before funding a deal.

✔️ Business Sellers preparing for an exit and seeking a clean financial presentation.

What They Help With

🔹 Quality of Earnings (QoE) Reports – Identify true earnings and normalize financials.

🔹 Financial Due Diligence – Verify business performance and uncover hidden risks.

🔹 Profit & Loss Analysis – Adjust EBITDA and assess revenue trends.

🔹 Working Capital & Cash Flow Analysis – Ensure financial stability before a transaction.

Why They’re Worth It

QOEPREP delivers big-firm quality at small-business pricing, making financial due diligence accessible for SMB acquirers. Their deep-dive analysis and clear reporting help buyers avoid costly mistakes and negotiate better deals.

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Services Provided

QOEPREP.com specializes in providing comprehensive Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses for both buyers and sellers in small to mid-sized business transactions. Their services include:

  • Key Findings: Summarizing significant insights from a thorough review of the company’s financials, highlighting trends, discrepancies, or anomalies that could affect valuation or transactions.
  • Adjusted EBITDA: Calculating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, excluding non-recurring or unusual items to present a clearer picture of the company’s core operating performance.
  • Recast Profit & Loss (P&L) Statements: Adjusting the original P&L statements to reflect true operational performance, including necessary addbacks to EBITDA.
  • Seasonality and Profit Margin Analysis: Identifying seasonal fluctuations in revenue or profit to provide a clearer estimate of long-term profitability and stability.
  • Customer and Vendor Concentration Analysis: Evaluating risks associated with reliance on a small number of customers or vendors, which could indicate vulnerabilities in revenue streams or supply chains.
  • Balance Sheet Analysis: Assessing the company’s assets, liabilities, and equity to determine financial stability and liquidity, identifying potential risks or opportunities.
  • Adjusted Net Working Capital: Analyzing changes in working capital to reflect the company’s true operational needs, providing insights into short-term financial health.
  • Accounts Receivable and Payable Aging Analysis: Reviewing the aging of accounts receivable and payable to assess liquidity and cash flow efficiency, identifying potential collection issues or payment delays.
  • Proof of Cash: Verifying the accuracy of cash flow by reconciling bank statements with reported cash movements, ensuring financial statements reflect actual cash transactions.
  • Book to Tax Reconciliation: Comparing financial accounting records with tax filings to identify discrepancies between reported earnings and taxable income, ensuring consistency and compliance with tax regulations.
  • Payroll Reconciliation: Ensuring that employee compensation records match the profit and loss statements, identifying discrepancies that may impact labor cost calculations or tax compliance.

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About the author
Tom Tofield

Tom Tofield

Part-time searcher by night, M&A integration expert by day, and founder of ETA Orbit. Obsessed with all things acquisition entrepreneurship, and looking to help share what I can with the community.

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