VALUATION WEBINAR

Poor internal controls: the hidden valuation killers

Weak internal controls can quietly erode enterprise value, increase transaction risk and undermine buyer confidence. While many business owners focus on growth and profitability, governance gaps, inadequate reporting structures and inefficient decision-making processes often remain hidden until a transaction is underway. These issues can lead to lower valuation multiples, prolonged due diligence processes and, in some cases, failed deals.

Following the strong interest in our recent valuation webinar, we asked our LinkedIn audience which value-destroying factors they would like us to explore next. The clear outcome of the poll highlighted internal controls and financial decision-making as key areas of concern for both owners and management teams. In response, we have developed this follow-up session to address these critical topics and provide practical insights on how to strengthen resilience and enhance long-term value creation.

🗓 Thursday 17 September 2026

🕒 11:00 EST, 17:00 CEST

Agenda

• Poor internal controls: how weak governance frameworks, lack of accountability and inadequate oversight can increase operational and transaction risk

• Limited financial understanding: why financial literacy at the leadership level is essential for driving performance and maximizing enterprise value

• Not tracking profitability of individual product lines: the risks of making strategic decisions without clear visibility on where value is being created or destroyed

• Why meaningful analysis matters: how insufficient data, insufficient reporting and reactive decision-making can negatively impact growth, profitability and valuation

Join us as we discuss practical steps that business owners can take to strengthen internal controls, improve decision-making and position their companies for sustainable value creation.

Our hosts

Don Wiggins Jacksonville, United States
Principal
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Costas Constantinou Amsterdam, Netherlands
Partner
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Missed our previous valuation webinar?

We have included a recording of the session so you can catch up on the key insights and continue the conversation with a full understanding of the valuation drivers discussed.