Woohoo! Congratulations. A prospective buyer is interested in acquiring your business! But hang tight, because that’s just the beginning. Do you have your due diligence checklist ready?

The M&A process is an exciting but lengthy one. It can last anywhere from months to years depending on the size of the company involved in said transaction.

A large portion of this time, in fact, is dedicated to conducting due diligence. Here, we’ll give you a guide that ensures your M&A due diligence runs as smoothly as possible.

Let’s start with the basics.