Who would you use for LMM buyside work? Plante Moran, BDO, RSM?

We have typically used EY in the past for MM and UMM work and they did good work for us. Just can't justify the fee in the LMM.

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All the mentioned companies will end up charging you a similar fee to what EY may consider. They first lowball and, in the middle of the deal, reach out to say they have reached their budget due to some unforeseen issue and charge you extra. At this stage, what are you supposed to do, find someone else? Depending on the deal size and scope, I can recommend smaller accounting firms that will keep the fee quoted in line with your budget. Feel free to DM for recommendations if interested.

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This is absolutely incorrect. Many firms charge less than the big 4, with their firms and processes all designed better to fit the LMM/MM deal size.

A&M

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Plante Moran!

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Kroll is #1. Hit me up

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Consider Riveron if there is one within your local area 😎

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RSM seems to be better in my experience, but I don’t have a big sample size.

I would still try to get a quote from EY though, maybe an ambitious SM will be willing to take lowball fees for his / her partner case lol

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Then will just jack the fees 6 months later

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Avoid RSM if it all possible, we are behind in terms of using digital tools for insights

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What was unclear about that ? - BDOs deliverables looked a lot better but thats the only other MM I’ve seen (altho I’ve seen multiple from them)

I’ve seen big4 having those types of clients lol they hungry for work

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This is true. Big 4 is actively moving down market with “AI” and offshoring.

RSM by far

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Have had good experiences with UHY

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Intrinsic

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Holla holla

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Miller Cooper

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What is the fee range you are hoping for?

Nah, just trying to offer the guy advice

You get what you pay for

KSM! - Feel free to DM me

Heard Trialta Advisory is solid

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