Introduction
When healthcare practices prepare for acquisition, clinical excellence alone doesn’t guarantee success. Hospitals and investors look at the numbers — and if the financial records don’t inspire confidence, deals stall or collapse. This is exactly what happened to a fast-growing dental clinic before Accelus intervened.
Background: The Clinic at a Crossroads
The dental practice had built a loyal patient base and steady revenues over nearly a decade. The founders were approached by a large hospital chain keen to acquire them as part of a regional expansion strategy. But when preliminary due diligence began, financial discrepancies came to light:
- Three years of inconsistent bookkeeping.
- Nine months of unreconciled patient receipts.
- No consolidated, audit-ready financial statements.
The acquiring hospital pressed pause. Without a cleanup, the deal risked collapsing.
Our Intervention: The Accelus Approach
At Accelus, we knew time was critical. Deals lose momentum if problems linger. Our team mapped out a three-week turnaround plan:
- Forensic bookkeeping cleanup — Reconciled 36 months of accounts, identifying missed revenue entries worth ₹18 lakh.
- Audit-ready statements — Prepared profit & loss, balance sheet, and bank reconciliation packs that aligned with hospital audit requirements.
- Dedicated liaison support — Acted as the single point of contact with the hospital’s finance and audit team, reducing friction and saving the founders countless hours.
The Outcome
With the books cleaned and validated:
- The deal closed within four weeks.
- The clinic secured a 25% higher valuation than originally offered.
- The acquiring hospital accepted the numbers without post-close adjustments.
The founders not only exited successfully but also built credibility with the acquirer for future collaborations.
Lessons for Healthcare Practices
- Bookkeeping isn’t just compliance — it drives valuation.
- Early cleanup is cheaper than last-minute fire-fighting.
- External expertise builds confidence with acquirers.
Conclusion & CTA
This dental clinic’s journey proves that clean financials aren’t a back-office chore — they’re a strategic asset. Whether you’re preparing for an exit, merger, or simply want peace of mind, getting your accounts audit-ready can be the difference between a stalled deal and a successful one.
👉 If you’re running a practice and want to unlock the same clarity and valuation uplift, talk to Accelus today.