Mergers & Acquisitions

Many mid-market companies pursue acquisitions but aren’t prepared when buyers come calling. Disorganized financials, undocumented operations, and unclear narratives can delay or reduce deal value. CFOs can lead readiness by strengthening reporting, streamlining operations, supporting strategic positioning with data, and managing risks—building credibility, protecting valuation, and ensuring smoother diligence.

Mergers and acquisitions present complex challenges for CFOs, from consolidating financials and aligning accounting policies to retaining key talent and integrating systems. This post explores seven critical pain points CFOs face during M&A transactions and offers practical strategies to address them—ensuring a smoother integration process, stronger compliance, and clearer financial reporting in the aftermath of a deal.