Recommendation for accountants from top accounting firm for deal diligence

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June 27, 2024

by a searcher from University of Illinois in Chicago, IL, USA

Recommendation for accountants from top accounting firm for deal diligence

- Preferably from top 4 accounting firms: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC, Bakertilly
- Experienced in real estate
- Open to midsize regional accounting firms specializing in real estate

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Reply by a searcher
from University of Virginia in Los Angeles, CA, USA
I'd add a different perspective for completeness. Working with larger accounting firms can be expensive and intimidating for small funds or individual searchers. For smaller-scale acquisitions or when working with a limited budget, you can also look for an accountant in a local CPA society, chamber of commerce, or business association. Also, if seeking financing through a bank, banks conduct extensive due diligence on deals, and they often share their findings, especially if they discover any issues.
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from The University of Michigan in Bonita Springs, FL, USA
^redacted‌, Market knowledge (both business and real estate) is far undervalued. Teaching accountants a new industry (or a new geography for real estate) is a sure-fire way to frustrate everyone involved in the process. There have been plenty of recommendations here. I would be sure to pick a team with extensive experience in your deal's industry. Make sure to ask for a list of deals supported in your deal's industry.
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