Free Compliance Due Diligence Checklist

March 15, 2055

Duofort

Acquisition and Due Diligence

Corporate Structure and Governance:

• Obtain and review organizational documents.

• Evaluate board and executive team composition.

• Verify compliance with corporate governance regulations.

Financial Statements and Accounting:

• Review audited financial statements for the past three years.

• Analyze revenue recognition and expense policies.

• Assess compliance with accounting standards.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Examine licenses, permits, and certifications.

• Assess compliance with industry-specific regulations.

• Review pending litigation and legal disputes.

Contracts and Agreements:

• Compile and review all current contracts.

• Identify change-of-control provisions in contracts.

• Assess the status and performance of key contracts.

Data Protection and Privacy:

• Evaluate data protection policies.

• Assess compliance with privacy regulations.

• Identify any data breaches or security incidents.

Intellectual Property:

• Review patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

• Verify the status and validity of intellectual property.

• Assess any ongoing infringement claims.

Employee Matters:

• Review employment contracts.

• Assess compliance with labor laws.

• Examine employee benefit programs.

Environmental Compliance:

• Assess compliance with environmental regulations.

• Review environmental impact assessments or reports.

• Identify potential environmental liabilities.

IT Systems and Cybersecurity:

• Evaluate the security of IT systems.

• Assess cybersecurity policies and practices.

• Identify any history of data breaches.

Insurance Coverage:

• Review existing insurance policies.

• Assess coverage for potential liabilities.

• Identify any gaps in insurance coverage.

Supplier and Vendor Relationships:

• Review contracts with key suppliers.

• Assess the stability of supplier relationships.

• Identify any outstanding obligations.

Customer Relationships:

• Evaluate customer contracts and satisfaction levels.

• Assess the risk of customer attrition post-acquisition.

• Identify any outstanding customer obligations.