Resolving postacquisition disputes – Involve financial experts to improve your chances of success

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Abstract: It’s not unusual for disputes to arise over the calculation of purchase price adjustments (PPAs), alleged misrepresentations regarding the seller’s financial condition and a variety of other issues. This article explains how a financial expert with a background in both valuation and forensic accounting skills can improve one’s chances of prevailing in court. A sidebar offers tips to keep in mind when developing PPA provisions in a purchase agreement.