Due Diligence Services for the Education sector
Our deep understanding of the education sector drives our due diligence services, enabling you to make informed decisions about the future of your trust.
Confidence in every decision
Whether you are looking to grow your trust, join another trust or are looking to review the financial health of your trust, our specialist due diligence team can provide the clarity and assurance that you need.
As the government continues to encourage expansion of multi academy trusts and move away from the single academy trust model, due diligence has become a crucial requirement for success in the sector.
There are significant benefits to be gained from successful combinations – economies of scale, educational support, sharing of expert resource and enhancing the quality of education delivered.
However, there are also risks involved – financial, operational & educational risks, The success of a MAT can depend on robust, comprehensive due diligence to ensure that all parties values and outlooks align and that these risks are successfully mitigated.
We will report to trustees on:
- Review of funding agreements
- Review of commitments
- Historic financial performance
- Suitability of cash flow and budget forecasts
- Review of reserves
- Identification and mitigation of key risks
- Income forecasting reviews
- Significant costs analysis
- Regulatory compliance reviews
- Governance reviews
- Internal control reviews
Related pages
External Audit, including Regularity Audit
Preparation for Year-End & End of Year Certificate Audit
Accountancy Support
Governance and Compliance Support and Training
Due Diligence
Grant Funding Audits & Annex G Reporting
VAT Compliance
Corporation Tax Support
Internal Scrutiny Reviews
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