Corporate Finance Services

Corporate Finance services

Our dedicated team at RWB Chartered Accountants have helped hundreds of businesses manage corporate finance.

Corporate finance transactions carry significant risks financially, legally, and strategically. Without the right support, businesses may:

  • Overpay for acquisitions

  • Misjudge future earnings or growth potential

  • Miss red flags during due diligence

  • Struggle with post-deal integration

  • Accept funding terms that strain cash flow or dilute control

As a Chartered Accountant who specialises in corporate finance, we can help you to:

  • Challenge assumptions

  • Model different scenarios

  • Spot hidden risks

  • Structure deals tax-efficiently

  • Ensure your commercial interests are front and centre

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We work closely with you to understand your needs and requirements, so we can create the best solution for you.

What are the benefits of using an experienced Chartered Accountant for corporate finance?

Whether you're raising funds, buying a business, or preparing for sale, corporate finance decisions are complex, high-stakes, and often irreversible. While many consultants can assist with Corporate Finance, as Chartered Accountants, we bring the following benefits:

Corporate finance services include:

  1. Advice for start ups

  2. Advice on corporate acquisitions and disposals

  3. Advice for “MBO” and “MBI”

  4. Raising capital

  5. Exit strategies

  6. Business valuations

  7. Growth finance

  8. Expert Witness testimony if required

Tax-Efficient Structuring

Unlike many corporate finance consultants, we’re trained in tax planning and can structure deals to maximise value and minimise liability for all parties involved.

Dispute Protection and Expert Witness Capability

In the rare event of a dispute, we can act as an independent expert witness, providing robust financial analysis and credible testimony in court. This level of support is rarely available from unregulated advisors.

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Our Governance by ICAEW

We abide by a professional code of conduct and undergo regular compliance checks. This gives you peace of mind that we’re working in your best interest, not chasing a commission or promoting unsuitable deals.

End-to-End Support

From business valuation and forecasting to negotiating terms and preparing board reports, a Chartered Accountant brings a 360-degree view. This saves time, reduces risk, and keeps your plans commercially grounded.

Depth of Financial Understanding

We combine deep technical knowledge (tax, cash flow, valuations, due diligence) with strategic insight—crucial for identifying risks, understanding the full financial picture, and supporting complex decision-making.

Credibility with Lenders and Investors

Lenders, banks, and investors take your proposals more seriously when they’re backed by an experienced Chartered Accountant. It signals professionalism, rigour, and reliability.

“When the future of your business is on the line, you need more than just deal-making enthusiasm—you need independent, trusted, financially expert guidance every step of the way.” Nick Bonnello - Managing Director

Why choose RWB?

  • We have decades of experience in helping clients with a full suite of accountancy services.  Our diverse and dedicated team specialise in everything from Personal Tax and Corporate Accounts to Inheritance Tax Planning and Forensic Accounting. 

  • We are governed by the ICAEW, which has the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

  • We have a rigorous protocol: all completed work is checked by your dedicated client manager and then again by one of our directors

  • Our meticulous procedures significantly reduce the risk of anything being missed or completed incorrectly.

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What our clients say

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“The whole team is very efficient and responds to any questions or queries immediately. We are very happy with the service.”

— Mrinal

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“This is my 41st year as a client of RWB or its predecessors. The service has always been superb and, even better, friendly.”

— James

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“Nick Bonnello and the team have always been on hand to offer excellent advice and guidance at every step of the way. I can’t recommend them enough!”

— Dan

Contact us

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Would you like to learn more? Our team are happy to help!

FAQs

What is corporate finance?

Corporate finance refers to businesses' financial strategies and actions to grow, restructure, or raise capital. It includes everything from mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, funding strategies, exit planning, debt restructuring, and shareholder negotiations. When working with you, we aim to enhance shareholder value and ensure financial sustainability.

What’s the difference between corporate finance and general accountancy services?

Traditional accountancy focuses on compliance, such as tax returns, year-end accounts, and reporting. In contrast, corporate finance is a strategic tool. It deals with high-level decisions around funding, growth, valuation, and transactions. It’s about shaping the financial future of the business, not just reporting the past. This strategic nature of corporate finance empowers you to make informed decisions for your business.

When should I consider using corporate finance services?

You should consider corporate finance advice when:

  • You're looking to raise funds for expansion

  • You’re thinking of selling your business or buying another

  • You're planning a management buyout or succession

  • You want to restructure your debt or equity

  • You're preparing for investor engagement or a public listing

How is a business valued?

There are several valuation methods to value your business including:

  • Earnings multiples

  • Discounted cash flow (DCF)

  • Asset-based valuations

  • Industry benchmarks

    The right method depends on your sector, profitability, growth potential, and buyer profile.

What is involved in selling a business?

Selling a business typically includes:

  • Preparing the business for sale (financial and operational readiness)

  • Conducting a valuation

  • Identifying and approaching potential buyers

  • Managing due diligence and negotiations

  • Structuring the deal to maximise value and minimise tax exposure

A well-managed sale process often takes 6–12 months and benefits hugely from early planning and professional support.

Can you help me raise finance for my business?

Yes. We help clients raise finance through:

  • Bank lending

  • Asset finance

  • Venture capital and private equity

  • Government-backed funding schemes

  • Angel investors

We prepare robust business plans, forecasts, and pitch decks, and we can also match you with the right funders to suit your goals.