M&A fraud – Save your deal with comprehensive due diligence

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Abstract: Despite how great a merger and acquisition (M&A) may look on paper, some M&A transactions can be threatened by occupational fraud, which occurs when an employee deliberately misuses or misapplies an employer’s resources or assets. This article explains what business buyers and their advisors should know to help detect and prevent M&A fraud. The article notes that, while valuation experts aren’t auditors and can’t be held responsible for finding fraud, they are well suited to conducting due diligence and can help acquiring companies, outside experts and attorneys evaluate M&A transactions.