
How A CFO Helps With M&A, Succession, And Exit
A chief financial officer (CFO) helps with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), succession, and exit by guiding the money side, checking the value of deals, and

A chief financial officer (CFO) helps with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), succession, and exit by guiding the money side, checking the value of deals, and

Key Takeaways You’ll thank yourself for beginning your exit early — it will enable you to maximize the value of your business, align your exit
With 27 years of experience, Joel S. Smith, CPA helps business owners make sense of their finances and drive profitability. A UC Berkeley grad with a Master’s in Taxation, he’s a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Joel has worked across industries like real estate, construction, and professional services. As a member of the CFO Project, he provides business owners with the clarity and strategy they need to grow.


