Multi-Partner Practices: What Happens When Not Everyone Wants to Sell
When partners disagree on selling, options include buyouts, retirement deeds, or full dissolution in the UK. This is because not all partners of the accountancy practice are interested in change at the same time. One partner may want retirement now, while another prefers continued business growth instead. This is one of the most frequent objections […]
The First 100 Days: Integrating a Newly Bought Accountancy Practice
Completion day feels like the finish line. It isn’t. The real test starts the next morning. Clients want to know who’s looking after them now. Deadlines don’t wait. They carry on, no matter who owns the firm. The first 100 days accounting practice period is what decides the outcome. It decides whether the goodwill and […]
How to Increase Your Accountancy Practice’s Value Before You Sell
Selling an accountancy practice is not just about turnover. Buyers pay for predictable profit, low risk, and a client base that stays once you leave. Here’s the thing. If your practice depends a lot on you, buyers notice. If your records are messy, buyers notice that too. The same goes for a practice that leans […]
Accountancy Practices for Sale in the UK: What Buyers Should Know Before Registering Interest
Quick answer: Check four things before you register interest in an accountancy practice for sale in the UK. Does the practice fit what you want? Will the revenue come with you? Are you ready to fund the deal, with proof of funds? What risks might you take on? Get clear on these first. What Does […]
TUPE Explained: What Happens to Staff When You Buy or Sell an Accountancy Practice
TUPE accountancy practice sale deals raise one big question. What happens to the team? Here is what TUPE UK law does, in plain terms. It protects staff when a business changes hands. Asset and business sales often trigger it. A share sale usually does not. That is because the employer stays the same. Partial sales […]
Selling Accounting Practice? Step-by-Step Guide to Maximising Your Sale Price
Selling Accounting Practice? Step-by-Step Guide to Maximising Your Sale Price Introduction Most practice owners get selling accounting practice wrong. They spend decades building their firm. Then they assume a buyer will pay them what it’s worth. That’s not what happens. Buyers don’t pay for what your practice was. They pay for what it will be after […]
Accountancy Practice Acquisition: What Buyers Look for and How to Attract Serious Offers
Accountancy Practice Acquisition: What Buyers Look for and How to Attract Serious Offers Introduction Most sellers price their practice, list it, and wait. Then they’re surprised when buyers don’t show up, or when they do, they come in low. Here’s the real problem. Most accountancy practice owners don’t prepare for a sale. They prepare for […]
Business Asset Disposal Relief in 2026: What the 18% Rate Rise Means for Your Accountancy Practice Sale
Business Asset Disposal Relief in 2026: What the 18% Rate Rise Means for Your Accountancy Practice Sale Introduction Most accountancy practice owners think Business Asset Disposal Relief works the same way it did a few years ago. It doesn’t. The rate is now 18%. A lot of sellers will pay more than they planned. That’s the real […]
How to Fund an Accountancy Practice Acquisition: Loans, Vendor Finance and Private Equity Explained
How to Fund an Accountancy Practice Acquisition: Loans, Vendor Finance and Private Equity Explained Introduction Most buyers think finance is the easy part. Find the right practice. Agree a price. Go to the bank. Job done. That’s rarely how it works. The first shock is usually the deposit. Banks won’t fund 100% of an accountancy practice acquisition. You need […]
Succession Planning for Accountants: Options Beyond Retirement
Succession Planning for Accountants: Options Beyond Retirement Introduction Succession planning for accountants isn’t just about the day you stop working. It’s about choosing how you exit on your own terms, before someone else forces the call. Most UK practice owners start thinking about this two to three years before they want out. That’s too late for many routes. An internal sale to a staff member can […]