Northscope — Independent Acquisition Risk Analysis

Material Risk Detection

We identify financial anomalies, documentation gaps, and structural risks that buyers typically discover too late — after professional fees are committed.

Decision Clarity

Every finding includes what it means for your investment and what to do about it. Not a data dump. A structured basis for your next move.

Focused Professional Spend

Know exactly where to deploy legal and accounting resources. Our clients report reducing professional advisory costs by 40–60% through targeted scope.

What We Analyze

Our structured risk review covers seven areas:

1. Quality of Earnings
2. Working Capital & Cash Flow
3. Revenue & Customer Analysis
4. Balance Sheet Review
5. Key Person & Workforce Risk
6. Legal & Contractual Framework
7. Valuation & Deal Structure

Each area is assessed independently by multiple analytical frameworks, then subjected to adversarial challenge before conclusions are finalized.

Process

1

Submit your documents and deal details through our secure portal.

2

Our analytical team reviews the materials through independent, competing frameworks designed to surface risks others miss.

3

Receive a structured risk report with specific findings, implications, and recommended actions — typically within 2–4 hours.

Who This Is For

Northscope serves buyers evaluating small-business acquisitions in the $500K–$3M range. First-time buyers use our reports to understand what questions to ask. Experienced acquirers use them to validate assumptions and identify blind spots before committing professional resources.

Questions

What documents should I provide?

Tax returns (2–3 years), profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and any material contracts (lease, supplier, customer). More complete documentation produces more definitive analysis. We'll identify gaps and tell you exactly what to request from the seller.
What if documentation is incomplete?

We analyze what's available and explicitly identify what's missing, what each gap means for your risk profile, and what to request before proceeding. Incomplete documentation is itself a finding.
How is this different from hiring a CPA or lawyer?

We're not a substitute — we're the step before. Our analysis tells you exactly where professional verification is needed and where it isn't, so you spend advisory fees on the right things.
How long does the analysis take?

Most reports are delivered within 2–4 hours of document submission. Complex analyses with extensive documentation may take longer.

Ready to begin?

Structured risk analysis. Delivered in hours.

Before you commit capital,know what you're buying.