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Macabacus and Brandfetch Partner to Launch Logo Library, Delivering Instant Access to 22M+ Logos in PowerPoint

Macabacus partners with Brandfetch to launch Logo Library—giving finance teams real-time access to 22M+ brand logos directly in PowerPoint.

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Tax Considerations

Discover how tax basis impacts M&A transactions. Learn how book value and tax basis diverge, calculate taxable gains, and understand…

Asset and Stock Deals

Learn what makes asset vs. stock acquisitions unique in M&A, from tax implications to seller differences. Compare real-world examples and…

Enterprise and Equity Values

Discover how to accurately calculate enterprise value with detailed Excel formulas, timing conventions, and terminal value analysis. See real examples…

Section 338 Elections

Learn how Section 338 elections transform stock acquisitions into asset deals for tax purposes, enabling tax basis step-up benefits despite…

Returns Analysis (IRR & CoC)

Discover how VCs evaluate investments beyond basic metrics. Compare IRR vs CoC returns analysis and learn why timing isn't everything…

Equity Method Accounting

Learn how equity method accounting works when a company owns 20-50% of another business. See real examples of Investment in…

Weighted-Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

Decode the real cost of capital with a proven WACC calculation approach. See why blended after-tax returns and targeted capital…

Tax-Free Acquisitions

Discover how M&A transactions qualify as tax-free reorganizations with stock-based deals. Learn the 4 essential conditions, including ownership requirements and…

Noncontrolling (Minority) Interest

See how noncontrolling interest works in M&A with real examples, allocation formulas, and financial statement impacts. Learn parent vs. minority…

Purchase Price Allocation I

Accurately calculate purchase price in M&A transactions - from transaction costs to equity issuance. Learn crucial differences between FAS 141…

Valuation Multiples

Learn the strategic differences between enterprise & equity multiples, including P/E, EBITDA, EBIT & Sales ratios. See how these key…

Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Analysis

Private equity's best-kept secret: See the numbers behind a leveraged buyout (LBO). Discover how PE firms pay the minimum for…