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CIA Partners with Leading Accounting Association

GREEN BAY, WI – September 2, 2025 – Cornerstone International Alliance (CIA), a premier network of lower middle market M&A advisory firms, and LEA Global, one of the world’s largest international associations of accounting and consulting firms, are excited to announce a new strategic collaboration. This partnership marks a significant step forward in aligning global […]

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France’s Economic Outlook Signals Strong M&A Opportunities in 2025

Overview France continues to assert its dominance as Europe’s leading destination for foreign investment. Despite a complex political environment and cautious investor behavior, the country’s evolving financial and regulatory landscape is setting the stage for a vibrant M&A market in 2025. This article explores the key trends driving this momentum and what dealmakers should be

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Goodwill: What is it, and how will it affect my deal?

What is goodwill? You’ve probably heard the term; you might’ve even used it. Depending upon the speaker and their industry, you might get different jargon-sometimes we hear it as an “air ball” or “blue sky.” In accounting, goodwill is an intangible asset, included in the balance sheet like intellectual property.  The concept of goodwill arises when

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Why Selling Your Business Yourself Sounds Simple, But Almost Never Is

The decision to sell a business is a major event. For many business owners, they’ve spent years building a professional legacy that has value that extends well beyond dollars and cents. And yet, as big of a milestone, as significant of an event a sale is in the lives of owners, many don’t treat it

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Earnouts: Common Misconceptions & Cases When Sellers Should Seize the Opportunity

It’s true: earnouts typically benefit buyers. But here’s something else that’s equally true: sometimes earnouts can be positive for sellers. Why the paradox? In short, because it depends. While sellers may commonly perceive earnouts in a negative connotation, there are times when a seller should be excited for the opportunity presented in an earnout. Some of those

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Selling your business in the International Takeover Market

When selling your company internationally, a number of careful considerations must be made. One of the things you need to consider is whether you wish to sell your company to a national (Dutch) or international party. What is involved in selling a company to an international party? What are the advantages and how does the

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