Due Diligence Reporting That Gives You the Full Picture
A due diligence report is only useful if it tells you what you actually need to know before committing. ABM Chartered Accountants produces structured, evidence-based reports that verify the financials, quantify the risks, and give your deal team the clarity to act.
Reports That Drive Better Deal Decisions
Due diligence reporting translates complex financial data into a clear, structured document that buyers, sellers, and their advisors can rely on. It covers earnings quality, net debt, working capital, tax exposures, and any other financial risks that could affect deal value. ABM Chartered Accountants produces reports that inform decisions, support negotiations, and protect your position.
Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants prepare both buy-side and vendor due diligence reports. Whether you are acquiring a business and need independent verification, or selling and want to present your financials with maximum credibility, we deliver the report that your transaction requires.
What Our Due Diligence Reporting Covers
From buy-side verification to vendor-commissioned reporting, here is how ABM Chartered Accountants delivers due diligence reports that your deal team and funders can rely on.
Buy-Side Reports
Producing a structured due diligence report for buyers that verifies financials and highlights risk.
Vendor Reports
Preparing a seller-commissioned report that gives buyers confidence and accelerates the deal.
Earnings Quality Analysis
Assessing the sustainability of reported earnings by stripping out one-off and non-recurring items.
Net Debt & Working Capital
Reviewing the target's net debt position and working capital cycle to quantify cash risk at close.
Tax Exposure Assessment
Identifying unpaid tax, open enquiries, and compliance gaps that could transfer to the buyer.
Deal-Ready Documentation
Delivering findings in a format your legal team and funders can use to negotiate and close the deal.
The Report That Shapes the Entire Deal
Your due diligence report is not just a compliance document. It is the basis for price negotiations, warranty schedules, and completion account adjustments. A weak report leaves risk unidentified. A strong report gives you the evidence to renegotiate, restructure, or walk away. ABM Chartered Accountants produces reports that genuinely influence deal outcomes.
For sellers, a vendor due diligence report prepared by chartered accountants signals transparency and builds trust with prospective buyers. It answers their questions before they ask them, reduces the scope of buyer due diligence, and keeps you in control of the information flow throughout the process.
Due Diligence Reporting for Deals Right Across the UK
Based in Canary Wharf, London, ABM Chartered Accountants delivers due diligence reports for transactions throughout the UK. We work to deal timelines and produce reports under pressure when required.
Due Diligence Reports for Every Deal Sector
We produce due diligence reports for deals in professional services, technology, construction, property, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. Each sector has different financial dynamics, and our reports reflect them.
Why Deal Teams Choose ABM for Reporting
Chartered Transaction Expertise
ICAEW and ACCA qualified producing every deal report.
Findings That Influence Price
Risks quantified so you negotiate from real strength.
Delivered to Deal Timelines
Reports completed on schedule to keep transactions moving.
How We Work
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Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the due diligence reporting questions we hear most often. Contact our team for guidance.
What is a due diligence report?
A due diligence report is a structured document that presents the findings of a financial investigation into a target business. It covers earnings quality, net debt, working capital, tax, and other risks, and is used by buyers, sellers, and their advisors to inform deal decisions.
What is the difference between buy-side and vendor reports?
A buy-side report is commissioned by the buyer to independently verify the target’s financials. A vendor report is prepared by the seller’s accountants to present the business in the best light while maintaining credibility. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares both types of report.
What does earnings quality analysis cover?
Earnings quality analysis examines whether the reported profits are sustainable and recurring. We strip out one-off items, owner adjustments, exceptional costs, and non-trading income to arrive at normalised earnings. This figure is what most valuations and deal prices are ultimately based on.
Why is working capital important in due diligence?
Working capital determines how much cash the business needs to operate day to day. If working capital is understated at completion, the buyer inherits a cash shortfall. ABM Chartered Accountants analyses the working capital cycle and models the normalised level for completion accounts.
How long does a due diligence report take?
Timescales depend on the size and complexity of the target. A straightforward report for a smaller business typically takes two to four weeks. Larger or more complex transactions may take longer. ABM Chartered Accountants works to your deal timetable throughout.
How much does due diligence reporting cost?
Fees depend on the scope of the engagement and the complexity of the target business. We offer fixed-fee and staged-fee arrangements agreed before work begins. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants for a confidential discussion about your transaction.