Due_Diligence_Checklist_Business_Purchase

Business, Acquisition Legal and Accounting Due Diligence Checklist For the of Name of Business Being Acquired (the "Business") Corporate Organization 1. Review Incorporation Documents of the Company. 2. Obtain Certificate of Status/Good standing for the Company. 3. Review by-laws of the Company. 4. Conduct a corporate review of the minute books of the Company. 5. Focus on validity of major corporate actions. 6. Obtain a list of countries and states where the Company is or should be qualified to do business 7. Review partnership or joint venture agreements, if any. 8. Perform asset searches in jurisdictions where principal assets are located. Public Document Review 9. Review all publicly filed documents of the Company. 10. Perform Internet searches in respect of the Company. 11. Review all press releases and media articles relating to the Company and the industry. 12. Review all management speeches. Financial Statements And Forecasts 13. Review audited and un-audited consolidated financial statements of the Business and the Company and notes thereto and review any financial forecasts. 14. Review monthly or interim reports prepared by or for management concerning financial or operating matters relating to the Business and the Company. 15. Obtain copies of letters to the Company's auditors with respect to current, pending or threatened lawsuits or Company with respect to current, pending or threatened lawsuits or litigation or regulatory actions by or against the Business and the Company. 16. Obtain budget projections or business plans for the Business and the Company and review with Company officials to determine any material changes in the financial position of the Business and the Company and compare p...