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Isosceles acquired: The dawn of a new business services model

Isosceles Finance is delighted to announce they have joined the Dains’ group of businesses. Dains is a leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisers specialising in advising growing and owner-managed businesses. They are backed by Horizon Capital, a private equity investor specialising in technology and service businesses. Related article | Isosceles proves the perfect fit for Dains Accountants Since its formation in 2001, Isosceles has built an enviable client … Continue reading →

Accounting recruitment: How to bridge the talent gap  

One of the biggest inhibitors to business growth for growing tech companies is the  current skills shortage within the finance function. It would be easy to blame Brexit, the pandemic or the UK’s escalating inflation rate, but the truth is that whilst the current economic situation undoubtedly is having a significant impact, the role of the finance function has evolved significantly over the last few years. Several factors make accounting … Continue reading →

How do you tell if your business is prepared for exit?

Estimated Reading Time: 2:00 minutes We are frequently asked, “what does an exit ready business look like?”.   This article introduces the seven key factors which affect value in the eyes of an acquirer and what a business prepared for exit looks like.  It also reveals how you can assess how ready your business is for exit. For some private companies, an exit may not be an immediate priority, but for venture … Continue reading →

Thinking of an Exit? Why you need a Data Room NOW!

Today’s Data Room is traditionally now a virtual room and not a physical one; it is a cloud-based repository for confidentially storing, organising and distributing key information and documents. Having a Data Room can significantly enhance the due diligence process in an M&A transaction.  Not only does it enable the selling company to share documents with potential buyers located anywhere in the world in a controlled and secure manner; it … Continue reading →

What could a Company Secretarial service do for my business?

Company secretarial services are an important component of business administration. Primarily concerned with corporate governance, effective administration and compliance with regulations, company secretarial services encompass a wide range of legal, ethical, and corporate responsibilities. Within the piece, we will highlight why company secretarial services are crucial and why engaging a specialist, like Isosceles, can be a shrewd move. Company Secretarial explained: The board, company and shareholders Whilst it is not … Continue reading →

How does a graduate become a chartered accountant (ACA)?

Chartered accountants work in every part of the economy, providing advice and financial expertise that informs management teams of early-stage businesses and large organisations alike. In this blog, we explain the steps the graduate needs to take to become a chartered accountant and answer some of the most frequently asked questions. What does an ACA chartered accountant do? Chartered accountants are fully qualified accountants that take on a broad role. … Continue reading →

What’s the difference between ACA, ACCA and CIMA?  

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA? You’ll stumble across this confusing avalanche of acronyms if you are a graduate looking to pursue a career in accounting.   ACA, ACCA, and CIMA are all globally recognised accounting qualifications but they focus on different types of skills.  In this brief blog, we help the graduate accountant looking for a suitable graduate training programme understand what ACA, ACCA, and CIMA stand for in the accounting industry, … Continue reading →

How does a graduate become a management accountant (CIMA)?

As a graduate studying to become a CIMA qualified management accountant, you will carry out the roles of finance professional, analyst, strategist, and risk manager simultaneously as you work your way through the graduate training scheme. The CIMA qualification prepares graduate trainee accountants for a career in business and finance and equips them with the latest tools and knowledge to make an impact. In this blog, we describe what the … Continue reading →

Why every business needs a modern finance director

Estimated reading time 8:00 minutes (but worth it!) As a supplier of FD Services, we often meet potential clients who are not entirely sure what a modern finance director does, or why they need one.   “I have a financial controller who is more than capable of producing a good, timely set of management accounts, what would a finance director add?” The modern finance director has changed, no longer are they … Continue reading →

Accountancy training: A conversation with CEO Mike O’Connell 

Last time, we sat down with Mike to chat about diversity and inclusion at Isosceles. In this week’s discussion, Mike explores the range of finance and accountancy training opportunities available to the team at Isosceles.    We are an ‘FD College’   “We commit to our teams that we are an ‘FD college’”, Mike asserts, “and provide the environment where you can feel confident investing your career, taking you from an early-stage graduate accountant with limited experience to a finance … Continue reading →

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