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Event: Wednesday 14 October – Exit, sale or retirement: what business founders wish they had known earlier

A panel event exploring the realities of business exit, sale and retirement, sharing what founders wish they had known before selling.

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OPRO: Supporting a family business through a double acquisition

How BKL supported sports mouthguard leader OPRO through the simultaneous acquisition of two key suppliers, strengthening its manufacturing control and future growth.

EARNZ: Supporting an AIM quoted energy services group through post-IPO change

Fractional finance and strategic support helping AIM-quoted EARNZ Plc navigate post-IPO growth, business change and a reverse takeover.

Maximising Value for Pupils

Alongside the requirements in the Academies Accounts Direction and Academy Trust Handbook, academy trusts should be aware of the Department for Education’s Maximising Value for Pupils policy and guidance.

Academies Accounts Direction 2025/26: understanding the changes

A guide to the key changes in the Academies Accounts Direction 2025/26, covering disclosures, energy and carbon reporting, staff costs, and regularity and compliance.

Edwards and Ward: Guiding a large catering business through a management buyout

How BKL’s corporate finance specialists guided catering business Edwards and Ward through a successful management buyout, from negotiations and deal structuring to completion.

Four key changes affecting UK company accounts filing: are you prepared?

Four major changes to UK company accounts, including FRS 102, company size thresholds, IFRS 18 and Companies House e-filing, and what businesses need to do to prepare.

Why your LLP agreement matters more than ever after HMRC v BlueCrest

The Supreme Court’s HMRC v BlueCrest decision highlights why LLPs should review their agreements and governance arrangements.

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Renters’ Rights Act: how landlords should adapt their approach

Discover how the Renters’ Rights Act could affect landlords’ profitability, cashflow, compliance, risk and long-term property investment strategies.

What triggers an HMRC enquiry

We look at the common triggers for an HMRC enquiry.

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How HMRC select cases for investigation

Understand how HMRC selects taxpayers for enquiry, from data matching and risk profiling to linked cases, third-party information, targeted campaigns and random checks.

Academy Trust Handbook 2026: understanding the changes 

A practical guide to the key governance, financial management and reporting changes introduced by the Academy Trust Handbook 2026.

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Keeping up with financial and tax developments is increasingly complex

Headlines are easy to come by, but understanding what they actually mean for you, your business, or your future is another matter

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