Financial Due Diligence Skill

Produces a structured financial due diligence framework — document request list and analytical questions — for any investment, acquisition, or significant commercial relationship.

Required Inputs

• Transaction type (acquisition / investment / partnership / supplier / fundraise)
• Stage of diligence (initial screening / full DD / confirmatory)
• Target company type (startup / SME / listed / subsidiary)
• Key concerns (optional — e.g. revenue recognition, customer concentration)

Output Structure

1. Document Request List

Financial Statements

• Audited accounts for last 3 years
• Management accounts for current year (monthly)
• Board-approved budget and latest reforecast
• 3-year financial model with assumptions