Due diligence is a precautionary process that reduces investors’ risk by collecting and analyzing the material facts of the other party in a business transaction—to verify that investors are actually buying what they think they are buying.

GlassRatner's services in this area include financial due diligence as well as the preparation of operating budgets, credible forecasts, business integration recommendations and business assessments. Areas analyzed by GlassRatner include:

• Quality of reporting earnings and cash flow
• Quality of record keeping and accounting systems
• Appropriateness of accounting policies and procedures
• Quality of collateral to secure the transaction
• Potential for off book assets and liabilities
• Quality of internal controls and management routines
• Projections of future financial performance

GlassRatner is uniquely qualified to analyze commercial and financial information with a high standard of care and attention to potential risk. We have developed our expertise through actual transaction experience and by providing forensic accounting services during disputes over failed transactions. We approach every assignment with an investigative mentality and we communicate our findings in detailed, concise reports.