Lite QoE vs. full QoE
A Lite QoE is a $199 screening analysis delivered in 1–2 hours. A full QoE is a CPA firm's in-depth review that usually costs $15,000 or more and takes weeks. LiteQoE is a screening tool, not a full CPA-attested Quality of Earnings report.
Side by side
| LiteQoE screen | Full QoE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $15,000+ |
| Time | 1–2 hours after upload | 3–8 weeks |
| Who does it | Structured screening analysis | CPA / accounting firm |
| Scope | Normalized earnings, add-backs checked against tax returns and books, health grades, kill sheet, next diligence steps | Full testing of earnings, working capital, debt, and accounting policies |
| Reliance | Decision aid for the buyer. Not an attestation, valuation, or lender package | Professional report lenders and investors can rely on |
| Best for | Screening deals before an LOI, and a starting line for your CPA or QoE firm after one | Larger deals and lender-required closings |
When a Lite QoE is the right call
- You're screening several deals and need to rule out bad ones fast.
- You want normalized earnings and add-backs checked against tax returns before an LOI.
- You want a head start to hand to your CPA or Quality of Earnings firm.
When you need a full QoE
- Before you close on any deal. A Lite QoE is not a substitute for a CPA or a full QoE.
- Your lender or investors require a CPA-attested report.
- The deal is large enough that a full review is a small share of the price.
- Complex accounting, inventory, or multiple entities need deep testing.
Use both
Many buyers run a $199 LiteQoE screen on every deal, then give the screen to their CPA or Quality of Earnings firm as a starting line on the one that survives. What is a Lite QoE?
Questions
- What is a Lite QoE?
- A Lite QoE (also called QoE Lite or Lite Quality of Earnings) is a streamlined screening analysis of a business's earnings for a potential acquisition. LiteQoE delivers one for $199 in 1–2 hours: normalized earnings, add-backs checked against tax returns and books, business health grades, and next diligence steps.
- How much does a Lite QoE cost?
- A LiteQoE screen costs $199 per deal. Packs are 5 for $900 or 10 for $1,500. Free rebuilds are included when you add files for the same business.
- How is LiteQoE different from a full Quality of Earnings report?
- A full QoE is a CPA firm's in-depth review, usually $15,000 or more and several weeks. LiteQoE is a $199 screening analysis delivered in hours. It is not a CPA-attested report, a valuation, or a lender package.
- Who is LiteQoE for?
- Searchers, ETA buyers, independent sponsors, and anyone buying a small business, especially before an LOI. After an LOI, the screen can be handed to a CPA or Quality of Earnings firm as a starting line; it is not a substitute for their work.
- How long does a LiteQoE screen take?
- Uploading takes most people 25–30 minutes. Your report is emailed within 1–2 hours of your last upload. Hours, not weeks.
Know before you buy.