The Private Equity-Owned Business Controller's Guide to US GAAP

By William Erosh

A Practical Guide to Revenue, Acquisitions, Debt, and Key Reporting Challenges

In PE-backed companies, controllers face relentless pressure from sponsors, lenders, and tight timelines. GAAP mastery is critical for credible reporting, strong EBITDA add-backs, M&A success, and optimal exits.

This concise handbook delivers practical guidance on the most vital topics: ASC 606 revenue recognition, software capitalization, debt modifications, purchase accounting (ASC 805), goodwill impairment, leases, fair value, and more.

You'll learn how to:

Support defensible add-backs and forecastingNavigate acquisitions and impairmentsManage debt restructurings and covenantsBuild robust controls for audit readiness and exit preparation

Turn GAAP into a strategic advantage that protects and enhances enterprise value.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6683QL8
• ISBN13: 9798994497753
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Divine Creativity LLC
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"