Our Quality of Earnings timeline shows what happens after LOI, what slows deals down, and when buyers should expect answers.
EXPLORE THE DILIGENCE TIMELINEABOUT US
Rapid Diligence was founded by acquisition entrepreneurs and M&A analysts to provide world-class financial due diligence for SMB acquisitions.
SMB acquisitions are messy because transaction teams often do not know what they do not know. We pressure-test claims, validate earnings, and surface hidden risks most buyers and lenders need to understand before capital is committed. Our team has reviewed 250+ deals over the past five years, so we know exactly where to focus and what to ignore — giving you clear, actionable insight to move forward with confidence.
Ahmed Raza
Founder, CEO
Fahaad Potrik, CPA
Co-Founder, Head of Financial Diligence
Kathleen Anne
Lead Deal Analyst
Sarah Nuttycombe
Director of Content
Von Solmayor
Deal Analyst
Karla Legaspi
Deal Analyst
Mark Castro
Software Engineer
Hamza Rehman
Software Engineer
OUR SERVICES
QoE Lite
$11.2k+
Financial diligence delivered in an Excel workbook with less written commentary than our full QoE report. Confirm lender scope and reporting needs before choosing a deliverable.
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Quality of Earnings
$16.5k+
CPA-led financial diligence for SMB acquisitions, including SBA-financed transactions. Validate earnings, assess cash flow, and coordinate lender requirements before closing. Includes a PDF report and Excel databook.
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$1,097 / mo.
Strategic support during search. Unlimited Preliminary Vetting Reports (PVRs) and valuation guidance.
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$750
Expert-led deal screening before you commit. Identifies key risks and red flags from the CIM so you can make a confident go / no-go decision.
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$549+ / mo.
Clean, accurate books from Day 1. We handle transaction tracking, reconciliations, monthly reporting, and software migration post-acquisition.
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$1,840+ / mo.
Expert financial leadership without the full-time cost. Strategy, reporting, cash flow management, and risk oversight — tailored to your acquired business.
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OUR QOE INSIGHTS
Our post-LOI Quality of Earnings checklist covers who to notify, what to gather, and where buyers usually lose time.
VIEW THE POST-LOI CHECKLIST![[Case Study] Project Everest: The Deal That Died, Came Back, and Hid a $300K Error in the Books](/assets/img/blog/home-project-everest.png)
A Rapid Diligence Quality of Earnings case study on the $300K revenue issue that messy bookkeeping hid in plain sight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We specialize in SMB acquisitions. Our clients typically acquire businesses between $1M and $20M in enterprise value, though we have successfully supported deals as small as $200K and as large as $100M+.
Whenever you feel you could benefit from a due diligence partner. We offer services ranging from pre-LOI search advisory to post-acquisition bookkeeping.
Generally, clients looking for post-LOI due diligence book a call when they are nearing an LOI or as soon as one is executed. However, you are always welcome to reach out early!
We believe in absolute pricing transparency. Our out-of-the-box services have standard, predictable pricing which you can calculate instantly on our Quote Calculator. This ensures there are no surprises during the due diligence process.
However, we can offer pricing flexibility for clients managing multiple simultaneous deals or larger, highly complex transactions.
Our standard turnaround time for most deals is 3-4 weeks from kickoff to final report. However, this can vary depending on the complexity of the business and the responsiveness of the seller.
We also offer expedited delivery in as little as one week for an additional fee, subject to our team's availability and the specifics of the deal.
Yes. Our Quality of Earnings offering serves buyers and acquisition lenders, including qualifying SBA 7(a) transactions. We can coordinate Cash Proof, financial reconciliation, supported adjustments, and lender review requirements within the agreed scope.
Introduce us to your lender early so we can discuss reliance, any required vendor review, and the appropriate engagement structure. See our SBA financing guidance.
Our full QoE includes a written PDF report and supporting Excel databook. QoE Lite focuses on an Excel workbook with less written commentary.
Choose the format around the transaction's needs. Where a lender is involved, confirm the required scope, report format, and reliance process first; QoE Lite should not be assumed to satisfy an SBA-required QoE report.