A buyer reviews a target firm's books and liabilities before an acquisition. What is this called?
ACapital budgeting
BWindow dressing
CStatutory audit
DDue diligence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Due diligence
Investigating a target before a deal is the reasonable care that defines due diligence.
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