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Accounting Ver12. “What Happens When Goodwill Is Too Large? — Post Acquisition Financial Risks and How to Determine Appropriate Goodwill”
Goodwill in SME M&A arises from the gap between purchase price and economic NAV. Excessive goodwill increases tax, accounting, financial, and PMI risks. This article explains how to assess appropriate goodwill based on realistic post‑acquisition improvements.

Shigenori Tanaka
5月7日読了時間: 4分


Accounting Ver11. “Pitfalls of the Net Asset Value Method in SME Acquisitions — How to Identify Off Balance Liabilities”
The NAV method is widely used in SME valuation, but book-value net assets often differ from operational reality. This article explains typical off‑balance liabilities, tax implications, and practical ways to identify hidden risks for safer acquisition decisions.

Shigenori Tanaka
4月29日読了時間: 4分
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