We offer you and your client’s robust financial due diligence that ensures purchases and sales are well supported and driven by analytics, data and an experienced accounting team.
We specialise in providing high-quality financial due diligence for transactions valued under £10 million. We believe this is a segment often overlooked by larger firms yet still requiring the meticulous attention of specialist accountants.
If you are acquiring for growth or preparing to exit, our due diligence services give you a clear picture of the numbers, the risks, and the value drivers, enabling you to negotiate with confidence and safeguard your position.
When your client is buying or selling, the financial context is just as crucial as the legal framework. We work in close collaboration with you, offering financial clarity that complements your advice and strengthens your client’s position.
• Provide clients with credible financial insights
• Identify deal-breaking issues early
• Avoid costly surprises post-completion
• Support smooth, informed transactions
Your reputation depends on deals completing successfully. Our due diligence helps keep transactions on track, giving both sides the confidence and data needed to proceed.
When deploying capital, every risk is a consideration. Our reports are concise, commercially relevant, and tailored to your investment criteria so you can make sensible, safe decisions.
• Assess the reliability of financial reporting
• Identify hidden liabilities and risks
• Test sustainability of revenue and profits
• Provide evidence to support valuation
The process of acquiring or selling a business involves complex financial and strategic considerations, with due diligence playing a pivotal role in shaping the outcome. We help you navigate this critical phase by preparing you for the scrutiny that will come from the other side’s due diligence. Our services are designed to ensure your financial position is clearly understood, highlighting strengths and addressing potential concerns.
Each assignment begins with a comprehensive analysis of the target’s historical financial performance to ensure that the figures presented accurately reflect the business’s true position. We assess the quality of earnings to determine whether profits are sustainable, making necessary adjustments for any anomalies that could distort value.
Working capital is another critical focus, as it directly impacts the cash position at completion. We evaluate whether the business holds sufficient working capital to operate smoothly post-transaction or whether adjustments are required during negotiations.
Our team also conducts an in-depth review of the balance sheet to identify any hidden liabilities, overstated assets, or other issues that could affect the deal.
We go beyond historical performance by scrutinising forecasts to ensure they align with commercial realities. This forward-looking approach helps both buyers and sellers in Manchester, the North West, nationally and internationally make informed decisions based on realistic expectations.
In addition, we identify potential risks and opportunities that may influence value, deal structure, or integration plans.
Every report is customised to suit the size, complexity, and specific needs of the transaction. We avoid generic templates and unnecessary jargon, providing clear, concise, and commercially relevant insights that equip our clients with the confidence to move forward.
We partner with brokers, lenders, solicitors, and advisers to help deals succeed and we’re always open to cross‑referral opportunities where there’s a fit.
If you’ve got a live deal, or you want to explore how we can support your clients, get in touch today.
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Ready to take the next step in your financial journey?
Contact us today to find out how FFT can support you. Whether you need help with your personal finances or business accounting, our friendly and open-minded team is here to assist you.
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Freedman Frankl & Taylor is the trading name of FFT Limited.
Company number: 04510195
Registered to carry on audit work in the UK and regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales