Transactions

Buying or selling with clearer diligence

What buyers and sellers should expect from financial diligence — and how early preparation protects value.

Author
GBFC Editorial · Chartered Accountants
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GBFC Practice Review · Partner review
Published
Updated

Transactions move faster when the numbers are already organised. Late diligence findings — revenue quality, related-party balances, tax exposure — often become price chips or deal risk.

Prepare early

  • Normalised earnings with clear add-backs and evidence
  • Working capital bridge that both sides can follow
  • Tax and VAT history with known open points listed
  • Systems and reporting that survive buyer scrutiny

Whether you are buying or selling, clearer diligence is less about volume of files and more about a coherent financial story.

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