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Does cash-basis accounting matter when selling a business? - The Grid Answers

Does cash-basis accounting matter when selling a business?

Published on 2026-10-10 | Last edited on 2026-10-10

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Yes. Cash-basis books hide receivables and payables and can shift profit between years. Buyers and lenders want accrual-basis figures, so have a CPA restate the last three years before an exit.

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