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Welcome to my blog, where I share professional insights and strategic perspectives on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance.
About Me
Learn moreYong Kwon is an experienced accountant and consultant specialized in exit planning, valuation consulting and M&A transaction advisory services to various clients, ranging from Korean public companies to family-owned businesses in diversified industries. He has provided both buy-side and sell-side advisory to assist clients in M&A transactions. Yong has performed the valuation consulting services including business valuations, Merger and Acquisition (M&A) valuations, and purchase price allocation analyses. Through his experiences including valuation, accounting, taxation, M&A and financing, he consults business value growth and personnel financial planning.
M&A, Valuation, Exit Planning, Financial Planning, Family Office, Retirement Plans, Private Accounting, Assurance, International Taxes
Designations and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
- Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
- Certified Valuators and Analysts (CVA)
- Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA)
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
Featured Post
Building a Sellable Business: Key Strategies for Entrepreneurs
To build a business attractive to buyers, entrepreneurs should specialize their offerings, diversify their client base, and transform services into repeatable products. Establishing a positive cash flow cycle, creating measurable sales systems, and cultivating a strong management team further enhance a company’s appeal. Thorough documentation of processes, strategic growth planning, transparent communication, and clearly defined personal exit goals also play crucial roles. By integrating these strategies, business owners can maximize their company’s market value, ensuring operational independence, sustainable growth, and successful long-term exits.
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Understanding Business Valuation vs. Purchase Price Allocation (PPA)
Gain comprehensive insights into the crucial distinctions between Business Valuation and Purchase Price Allocation (PPA). This detailed guide explores the essentials of Purchase Price Allocation, provides in-depth explanations of intangible assets recognized in PPA, and discusses valuation methodologies. Gain clarity on critical considerations when performing PPA, illustrated by a practical example.
Yong Kwon
Business Exit Planning_Internal and External Strategies
This blog introduces comprehensive business exit strategies, covering internal methods such as Family Succession, Management Buyouts (MBO), Sale to Existing Partners, and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP), as well as external strategies including Sale to Third Parties, Recapitalization, Initial Public Offering (IPO), and Orderly Liquidation. Learn the implications, advantages, disadvantages, and key considerations to successfully navigate your business exit.
Yong Kwon
Middle Market M&A_Common Pitfalls and Essential Strategies for Selling Your Business Successfully
Selling your middle-market business can be a lucrative yet complex undertaking. This post explores common pitfalls including inadequate preparation, unrealistic valuations, disorganized financial records, excessive customer concentration, owner-dependency issues, unresolved tax/legal matters, weak negotiation positions, ineffective buyer screening, poor communication, absence of a solid transition plan, state/local tax exposure, and subpar accounting practices. We also provide practical strategies to proactively address these challenges, ensuring a smoother and more profitable sale process.
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