PRA2311. Everything You Wanted to Know About Private Equity and it's Interest in the Accounting Profession

This presentation will explore why PE has entered the profession; how deals are structured; what the CPA firm look for in a PE firm; what PE firms look for in CPA firms; qualifications to be a "sponsor" firm vs. a "tuck in" firm.

Learning Objectives:

• Determine why PE is interested in CPA firms and what each needs to look for in a prospective partner.
• Differentiate between a "sponsor" firm and a "tuck in" firm and what is required to be a "sponsor" firm.