The buying and selling of a business is a very complex issue. The audit, consulting and tax  professionals of Kostin, Ruffkess & Company, LLC play a key role in these  transactions. For example, when examining an acquisition target you will need to determine the value of the company in order to set a price range for the  purchase. These valuations are most often based on historical financial data as well as future market expectations. This brings in the need to perform due diligence procedures on the merger candidate’s records to insure the quality of  the asset being purchased. Also involved in this complex transaction is the tax  structure of the deal. For instance, do you purchase stock or assets? These are areas in which our audit, consulting and tax professionals have considerable  experience and can be a great asset in the acquisition process.

We can assist in a variety of  areas including:

• Entity Structure and Tax Planning
• Finance and Capital Needs
• Forecasts and Projections
• Related Negotiations
• Valuation and Due Diligence

For information on these or any other  services we offer, please contact Lawrence Marziale, CPA, ABV at or call 800-286-5726.