The purchase or sale of a business can be the largest, most expensive, and most complex business transaction undertaken by an individual or company. There are many facets to this transaction that must be fully addressed. A successful transaction requires a team of experienced professionals. Our audit and tax experts have assisted both buyers and sellers in numerous merger and acquisition transactions of varying sizes and complexity. The tax professionals at Katherine, Kelly, & Kimberly LLC bring value by structuring the transaction for maximum tax efficiency, which can translate to reduced net cash outflow for the buyer or increased net cash inflow to the seller. Our audit professionals can assist with designing and implementing the due diligence process, an extremely crucial element of the transaction. They can also assist in transitioning the financial reporting system of the acquired entity into the operations of the buyer to make the transfer as seamless as possible.