Your Due Diligence Shepherd

    Intelligent
    Quality of Earnings Platform

    From raw financials to lender-ready conclusions — in hours, not weeks.

    shepi lets you run a professional-grade Quality of Earnings analysis — identifying adjustments, risks, and normalized earnings through a structured, traceable workflow.

    Built for deal professionals who need speed without sacrificing credibility.

    The Problem

    Due Diligence Shouldn't Slow Your Deal

    For most buyers and advisors, Quality of Earnings analysis remains out of reach — too expensive, too slow, and too complex.

    $20K+

    Traditional QoE costs are prohibitive for many buyers and smaller deals

    4+ Weeks

    Deals move fast — buyers can't wait months for proper due diligence

    Limited Access

    Only large PE firms and institutions can afford proper QoE analysis

    The Solution

    Too Small for Big 4. Too Complex for Excel.

    Some deals under $10M may not get a proper Quality of Earnings analysis. shepi changes that.

    QoE Software, Not a Service

    shepi produces the same structured analysis — EBITDA adjustments, working capital, proof of cash — without the traditional engagement timeline or price tag. Starting at $1,000 per deal.

    Direct Accounting Integration

    Connect your accounting software, import trial balance, chart of accounts, and GL data in minutes. No manual exports or spreadsheet cleanup.

    Structured, Lender-Ready Output

    EBITDA bridge, working capital, proof of cash, balance sheet — formatted for lender review and deal documentation.

    Built For

    From Screening to Close

    Independent Searchers

    Screen deals in hours, not weeks. Get structured analysis before committing to a full engagement.

    Brokers & Advisors

    Offer sell-side QoE as a differentiator. Help your clients present clean financials to buyers.

    Accountants & CPAs

    Extend your capacity without adding headcount. Use shepi's workpapers as a head start on engagements.

    Due Diligence Shouldn't Take Weeks

    $1,000 per project, results in hours.

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    Our Story

    A Systems Engineer Meets an M&A Professional

    When a systems engineer searching for a business to buy met an M&A professional, they discovered a shared frustration: Quality of Earnings analysis was too expensive and took too long.

    Traditional QoE reports cost $20K+ and take 4+ weeks — putting proper due diligence out of reach for searchers, slowing down deals, and forcing buyers to choose between speed and credibility.

    We built shepi to change that. By combining a structured analysis framework designed by M&A professionals, automated data processing, and AI-assisted insights, we're making QoE accessible, affordable, and fast — without sacrificing quality.

    Our Approach

    Why shepi

    At shepi, we believe Quality of Earnings should be:

    • Fast — Complete your analysis in hours, not weeks
    • Consistent — Follow a proven methodology every time
    • Defensible — Every adjustment is documented and traceable
    • Accessible — Professional-grade analysis at a fraction of the cost
    Our Commitment

    Built for Deal Professionals

    We understand the pressure of due diligence timelines. That's why we've built shepi to help you move faster while maintaining the rigor that lenders and investors expect.

    2–4 hrs

    Initial analysis time

    100%

    Adjustment traceability

    Features

    Everything You Need for QoE

    From data ingestion to final report, shepi provides a complete workflow for Quality of Earnings analysis.

    Structured Data Organization

    Import trial balances, bank statements, and supporting documents. shepi organizes everything into a consistent framework.

    • Accounting Software integration
    • Document parsing & extraction
    • Multi-period analysis

    Professional Analysis Framework

    Follow a structured methodology designed by M&A professionals. Every step is guided and documented.

    • EBITDA adjustments workflow
    • Working capital analysis
    • Proof of cash reconciliation

    Intelligent Insights

    Let AI help you identify anomalies, suggest adjustments, and validate your analysis against source documents.

    • Anomaly detection
    • Adjustment suggestions
    • Document validation
    Engagement

    Scope of Work

    What we're engaged to deliver, in the format you'd see from a traditional QoE firm.

    Deliverables

    • Executive Summary
    • EBITDA Bridge
    • Revenue Quality
    • Working Capital Analysis
    • Proof of Cash
    • GL Findings & Red Flags
    • Customer / Vendor Concentration
    • Full Audit Trail
    • PDF + Excel export

    Procedures Performed

    • 100% GL coverage and account mapping
    • Anomaly and red-flag detection
    • Owner-compensation normalization
    • Personal-expense detection
    • Customer / vendor concentration
    • Working capital & proof of cash
    • AI-suggested EBITDA adjustments — every one human-reviewed

    Out of Scope

    • No CPA attestation or opinion
    • No valuation
    • No legal or tax advice
    • No replacement for a fairness opinion or formal audit
    Self-Service

    You run the analysis

    • Seller-prepared diligence package — no CPA review
    • You drive the workflow inside the Shepi platform (2–4 hrs hands-on)
    • Built for peace of mind, sharing with a buyer, or feeding a buyer's CPA
    • Most lenders will not accept a self-prepared package — upgrade to DFY for that
    • Same 27-tab workbook & PDF skeleton as DFY
    Done-For-You
    DFY Engagement

    Our team runs it for you

    • CPA-led review of every adjustment
    • Shepi team produces the deliverable, you review
    • Days, not weeks — no ongoing analyst time required
    • Guided kickoff and data-room walkthrough
    • Best for buyers who want the artifact produced for them
    Accuracy

    A spreadsheet trusts whoever typed last. shepi doesn't.

    Manual QoE work in Excel introduces errors at every step where a human touches a number. shepi removes those steps.

    No retyping

    Data flows from source documents into a structured ledger. There is no analyst re-keying trial balance values at 1 a.m.

    No broken formulas

    The adjustment math is deterministic — same inputs, same outputs, every run. No inserted-row drift, no #REF!, no surprises.

    One source of truth

    Workbook, PDF report, and dashboards all read from the same data. The bridge always ties because it cannot not tie.

    Process

    How It Works

    Four simple steps from raw data to professional QoE deliverables.

    1

    Import Data

    Connect accounting software or upload trial balances and supporting documents.

    2

    Structure Analysis

    shepi organizes your data and guides you through the QoE framework.

    3

    AI Insights

    Get AI-suggested adjustments and validate findings against source documents.

    4

    Deliver Results

    Export professional QoE workbooks and reports ready for lenders.

    What You'll Need

    Most of this comes from the seller's data room. Start with the Required items — add the rest as you receive them.

    Required
    • Trial Balance
    • Chart of Accounts
    • Bank Statements
    • General Ledger
    Recommended
    • AR & AP Aging
    • Payroll Reports
    • Fixed Asset Schedule
    • Tax Returns (3 years)
    • Journal Entries
    • Credit Card Statements
    • Customer & Vendor Lists
    • Inventory Records
    • Debt Schedule
    • Material Contracts & Leases
    • Supporting Documents
    • Job Cost Reports / WIP Schedule
    Optional
    • Income Statements
    • Balance Sheets
    • Cash Flow Statements
    • CIM / Offering Memo
    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Data & Security

    What shepi Is

    What shepi Is NOT

    How It Works

    Pricing & Value

    Who It's For

    Our Approach

    Three Pillars of shepi

    Our platform combines professional methodology, intelligent automation, and AI assistance to deliver fast, reliable QoE analysis.

    Structured Framework

    A methodology designed by M&A professionals ensures consistency and completeness in every analysis.

    • Proven QoE methodology
    • Guided step-by-step workflow
    • Built-in best practices

    Intelligent Data Processing

    Automated data extraction and organization eliminates hours of manual work and reduces errors.

    • Automatic data extraction
    • Smart document parsing
    • Cross-reference validation

    AI-Powered Insights

    AI assists with anomaly detection, adjustment suggestions, and document validation — all with full transparency.

    • Anomaly detection
    • Adjustment recommendations
    • Source document validation

    Ready to Transform Your Due Diligence?

    Join the professionals who are already using shepi to deliver faster, more consistent Quality of Earnings analysis.

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