Webinar- Quality of Earnings (QoE) 101: A Practical Walkthrough for First-Time Buyers
November 26, 2025
by a professional from James Madison University in Washington, DC, USA
This session gives first-time buyers a practical, easy-to-understand walkthrough of the Quality of Earnings process. We’ll break down what a QoE is, why it matters, and how to evaluate whether a business truly earns what the seller claims. Using examples from real small business deals, we’ll cover adjusted EBITDA, add-backs, revenue verification, margin analysis, working capital, and the red flags that most often impact valuation and negotiation.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/###-###-#### /WN_zi4FtH1ERFCVnuuIfPULhg
What You’ll Learn:
- What a QoE actually tells you and why it protects buyers
- How adjusted EBITDA and add-backs really work
- Methods for verifying revenue and uncovering financial risk
- Key margin and expense trends to analyze
- Working capital basics and how it affects purchase price
- Common red flags that derail small business deals
This webinar is ideal for searchers preparing an LOI, buyers early in their process, and anyone seeking a practical foundation in financial due diligence.
This Session is a part of the 2025 Business Acquisition Webinar Series. Hosted by Patrick of O'Connell Advisory Group
Connect with Patrick O'Connell:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-o-connell-3b235177/
About O'Connell Advisory Group:
https://oconnelladvisorygroup.com/