The Holistic Accountant
A holistic accountant goes beyond tax returns, aiming to offer proactive advice to maximise clients' wealth after all taxes. Stuart Wemyss and Mena Abraham explore multifaceted considerations weekly, highlighting the need for a holistic approach. Each episode is succinct and to the point with no fluff or sales pitches. For further details, check out www.prosolution.com.au.
The Holistic Accountant
Ep 170: Data room first: exit readiness starts 24 months early
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You cannot scramble your way to a premium exit in 90 days.
In this episode, Stuart and Mena explain why serious exit preparation begins at least two years before you plan to sell, and why buyers immediately discount businesses that look messy, unclear, or founder-dependent.
They walk through what buyers are actually purchasing: predictable cashflow, transferable systems, and low risk. Not personality. Not a heroic effort. Not potential.
From tax structuring and Small Business CGT eligibility to clean financials, normalised EBITDA, contract hygiene, IP ownership, and key-person risk, they outline the practical checklist that protects your valuation multiple and your after-tax outcome.
They also introduce the “data room first” mindset: operate your business as if due diligence could begin tomorrow. Because missing paperwork, unclear adjustments, and unaddressed governance gaps don’t just slow deals, they reduce price.
If you’re building a business you may one day sell, this episode reframes exit not as an event but as a multi-year value creation strategy.
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