Due Diligence Data Request Checklist
Prepare for your next transaction with our comprehensive checklist, designed to streamline the data gathering process for financial due diligence.
What to Expect from a Data Request
A typical financial due diligence process involves extensive data requests to ensure a thorough understanding of the target company's financial health. This checklist covers key areas that buyers and investors commonly scrutinize.
Key Categories:
- Financial Statements: Historical P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow (3-5 years)
- Operational Data: Revenue breakdowns, customer concentration, cost of goods sold analyses
- Working Capital: Detailed accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory aging reports
- Debt & Capital Structure: Loan agreements, capitalization table, shareholder agreements
- Taxation: Tax returns, audit reports, tax compliance documents
- Legal & Compliance: Material contracts, litigation history, regulatory filings
- Human Resources: Employee census, compensation plans, benefits programs
- Forecasts & Projections: Business plans, financial models, management assumptions
This is a high-level overview. The downloadable version provides a much more detailed and actionable list.
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About this
The data-request list we issue at kick-off. It covers the financial, commercial and operational information a diligence requires, and it is the same list we use on our own engagements.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the actual list you use?
Yes. This is the list we issue at the start of every engagement, refined over multiple mandates. It is not a generic template; it is the working document.
Can I use this without engaging you?
Yes. The list is published for anyone to use. If you would like us to populate it for your deal, that is the first step of an engagement.
What is usually missing?
The items most often missing at kick-off are the monthly management accounts, the chart of accounts mapping and the statutory accounts for the earliest period in scope. Request those first and the engagement starts faster.