Advisory

Clear financial insight for confident decisions.

Q: How long does financial due diligence take?

Typically two to six weeks depending on the size of the target and the availability of information. We agree a timetable at the outset.

Q: What is the difference between due diligence and an audit?

An audit gives an opinion on financial statements; due diligence focuses on the specific risks and value drivers relevant to a transaction or investment decision.

Q: Do you perform valuations?

Where formal valuations are required, we coordinate with licensed valuers and can issue agreed-upon procedures reports on specific inputs.

Before you invest, lend, restructure or grow, you need numbers you can trust and risks you understand. We provide both.

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Overview

Advisory grounded in audit discipline.

Our advisory work draws on the same rigour we bring to audit: evidence, documentation and a healthy scepticism about the numbers.

We support investors and management teams through transactions, planning and restructuring — focusing on what actually drives value and risk.

Where specialist valuations are required, we coordinate with licensed valuers and provide agreed-upon procedures reports that give stakeholders comfort.

What we offer

Advisory services across the business lifecycle.

Practical support for investment, planning and change.

Financial due diligence
Internal audit and internal control reviews
Quality management (ISQM 1/2) set-up for professional firms
Feasibility studies for projects
IPO readiness support for companies planning to list on the stock exchange
Forecasting, budgeting and business plans
Restructuring support
Risk management and governance
Coordination with licensed valuers
Other advisory on accounting and auditing standards and related laws and regulations
… and other related services.

How we deliver

Focused on the questions that matter.

We scope around your decision — not around a template.

Frame

Agree the decision, key questions and scope.

Analyse

Collect data, test assumptions and model outcomes.

Challenge

Identify red flags, sensitivities and alternatives.

Advise

Concise findings and recommendations for decision makers.

Who it's for

For investors, boards and management teams.

Private equity & venture investorsAcquirers & sellersLendersBoards & audit committeesFounders raising capitalGroups restructuring

Frequently asked questions

How long does financial due diligence take?

What is the difference between due diligence and an audit?

Do you perform valuations?

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Let's talk

Clear answers start with the right conversation.

Tell us about your reporting, tax or advisory needs. We aim to respond within one business day.

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