Due diligence services in London, Kent and Sussex

Financial due diligence support for buyers, investors and funders

Due diligence provides buyers and sellers with the confidence that they are making informed decisions.

A thorough review uncovers potential risks and opportunities in a deal, giving investors a clear picture of what they’re stepping into. But for due diligence to be effective, it needs to be accurate, independent and delivered on time.

Clarity when making critical transaction decisions

At Kreston Reeves, our experienced corporate finance specialists deliver clear and concise reports tailored to the unique needs of each transaction. We support clients throughout the process, highlighting key issues early and providing focused recommendations that lead to well-informed decisions.

We work alongside our corporate tax team, who have vast experience of tax due diligence reviews, including collaborating internationally through the Kreston Global network where there are overseas subsidiaries or branches.

With a flexible approach, we tailor our reviews to the requirements of each deal and each client – whether it’s a high-level overview or an in-depth analysis. Whatever the scope, our goal is to provide clarity and peace of mind to give clients confidence in their investments.

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Our due diligence services and how they can benefit you

Vendor due diligence

  • Vendor due diligence is an independent review of a business’s financial and operational health before a transaction. It provides a clear picture of key strengths and risks, ensuring the business is ready for the sale process and giving potential buyers or investors the reassurance they need to move forward.

Pre-acquisition due diligence

  • Pre-acquisition due diligence is a comprehensive review of a target company’s financial, performance before a purchase. It identifies any potential risks and opportunities and ensures the buyer better understands the business they are buying, helping them to negotiate better terms and make well-informed decisions.

Pre-investment due diligence

  • Pre-investment due diligence is a detailed evaluation of a business’s financial performance and the potential financial impact of the proposed investment to help the client make informed investment decisions. It uncovers hidden risks and ensures the business is a strong fit for investment.

Pre-lend due diligence

  • Pre-lend due diligence is a detailed review of a target company’s financial performance to ensure the funder’s investment is affordable and assessed against the funders required financial covenants. This provides comfort to all parties that the investment is secure and will allow the business owners to focus on achieving their goals.

What is due diligence?

Due diligence is an independent review of a business’s financial and operational information for a transaction.

It’s to help buyers, sellers, investors and funders understand the business, identify risks and areas to investigate or negotiate during the process.

Financial due diligence looks at historic and current performance, cash flows, balance sheet, earnings quality and key assumptions in the forecasts. The scope and depth will vary depending on the transaction and the parties involved.

Related services

Kreston Reeves is a full service accountancy firm and we support our clients across the full spectrum of their needs. Whatever your needs, our experts can provide help, guidance and advice to suit your requirements.

Please contact us today to discuss your own circumstances and we can bring in the relevant experts from our offices across London, Kent and Sussex to support you. Below you can find examples of some of the related services we often provide to our due diligence clients, but this isn’t an exhaustive list.

Our wider corporate finance services

Corporate tax

Business valuations

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Kreston Reeves provides global accountancy services to our international clients. As international accountants, we can provide global accountancy services to your organisation.

Do you have international considerations?

In addition to our 500 people strong team in the UK, as a member of Kreston Global we work with tried and trusted experts around the globe in over 120 countries from North America to Asia Pacific. Whatever the circumstances, we’re able to bring together the right people to help your business.

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Frequently asked questions

Our due diligence reviews consider IT risks from a financial and operational perspective. This may include IT governance, systems dependency, data security policies, cyber incident history, disaster recovery arrangements and the potential financial impact of system weaknesses. 

Where necessary we work with specialist advisors to support a proportionate and risk based assessment.

ESG may be part of a due diligence review depending on the transaction. This can include environmental compliance, environmental liabilities, social factors such as workforce practices, supply chain considerations and governance frameworks. 

That includes controls, policies and reporting practices. We focus on identifying risks and issues relevant to the transaction.

We can help businesses prepare for due diligence through readiness assessments and pre-transaction reviews. This may include identifying information gaps, reviewing financial records, reviewing reporting quality and helping management understand areas that will be scrutinised during a transaction process.

The time taken for due diligence varies depending on the size and complexity of the business, the scope of work and the availability of information. Timings are agreed at the outset and tailored to the transaction.