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Accounting M&A Insider: R&D Credits, Risk, and Valuation | Podcast #EP20 1 Credit

Accounting M&A Insider: R&D Credits, Risk, and Valuation | Podcast #EP20 1 Credit

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    April, 2026

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify where R&D credits influence valuation and negotiation outcomes.
  • Assess documentation requirements to support credit claims during diligence.
  • Evaluate retroactive credit opportunities and related transaction risks.
  • Apply R&D analysis within valuation and negotiation models effectively.
  • Differentiate advisory versus compliance roles in credit evaluation.

Course Overview

Is leveraging R&D tax credits in M&A simply a compliance step, or a strategic lever capable of reshaping valuation, negotiation posture, and deal outcomes? In today’s competitive market, buyers and sellers often underestimate credit timing, substantiation requirements, and the financial ripple effects that surface during diligence. This episode explores why R&D credits deserve a front‑row seat in transaction strategy, drawing listeners into the real‑world stakes that can influence pricing discussions, audit exposure, and post‑close risk.

Bob Stabell brings a practitioner’s lens, shaped by years of advising on transactions in which overlooked or misunderstood R&D credits shifted valuation by six figures. He breaks down how eligibility is commonly misread, why documentation gaps create vulnerabilities, and how deal teams can distinguish between theoretical credits and those that withstand scrutiny. The episode also explores how credits intersect with EBITDA normalization, earnouts, and buyer‑seller positioning, providing clarity on both hidden upside and avoidance of inflated credit claims.

Major Topics:

  • Credit valuation impact insights
  • Diligence substantiation core steps
  • Negotiation leverage with credits
  • EBITDA normalization-related impacts
  • Audit exposure mitigation framework

With regulatory expectations tightening and deal competition rising, this episode equips CPAs, advisors, and M&A teams with a forward‑looking roadmap for approaching R&D credits not as an afterthought but as a strategic force shaping valuation and risk.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Financial Reporting for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial Accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Mergers and acquisitions for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Acquisitions management for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial Accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

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1

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

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About Experts

Bob Stabell

Bob Stabell

Senior Partner, Thinktax Strategies

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Bob Stabell is a Houston-based senior executive with over 30 years driving business growth through tax incentives, accounting, and finance expertise. As Senior Partner at ThinkTax Strategies, he leads a team maximizing federal incentives like R&D Tax Credits, with a new focus on M&A impacts for buyers and sellers.


His career highlights include scaling ABGi USA's tax credit division from $500K to $35M in revenue as Executive Vice President, International, and 24 years at PwC—starting with Coopers & Lybrand—where he spearheaded special projects on domestic/international incentives and grew the SME client base by over 3,000 companies. Renowned for linking complex tax strategies to practical revenue expansion, Bob advises executives, entrepreneurs, and firms on innovation credits and optimization.

Saulsony

Saul Sony

Director, MYCPE ONE

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As Director – Partnerships, Content Strategy, and M&A Advisory, I drive growth at the intersection of education, strategic alliances, and transaction advisory within accounting and professional services.

I partner with thought leaders, firms, and content creators to build high-impact collaborations and deliver compliance-ready content that helps professionals educate, influence, and scale on the MY-CPE ONE platform. I work closely with CPA and accounting firm owners to support MYCPE ONE's inorganic growth strategy identifying the right partners and aligning them toward shared goals.

In the M&A and advisory space, I work closely with private equity firms, accounting leaders, and advisors to create educational resources that support practice growth, succession planning, and deal execution. Through podcasts, webinars, and curated learning experiences, my goal is to enable smarter dealmaking and build stronger professional alignment. I work with CPA and Accounting Firm owners to collectively help MYCPE ONE's inorganic growth plans.

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