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Education

In education, credentials count and we’re expert advisors to independent schools, academies, and universities.

Independent Schools Hub

Insights, webinars and updates for the schools sector.

The education sector is at a crossroads, balancing traditional educational models with the need for innovation. Diversifying and evolving student needs come at a time where financial sustainability, affordability and evolving governance requirements are also in the spotlight.

Our education team understand the nuances of the private and state school sectors as well as evolving landscape of higher education, meaning whether you’re an independent school, multi- or single-academy trust, or higher education provider our team are on hand to offer advice that supports and never distracts.

We have established ourselves in the sector as key partners in business with our clients. The vast amount of experience and resources we bring means that we provide first-class advice consistently over the widest range of topics and issues.

 

Services

Specialist advice and support for educational institutions


Benefits of working with us

Independent Schools

We know that the introduction of VAT on school fees may have caused uncertainty, but as leading advisors to Independent Schools, we continue to assist our clients with their future planning.

To further support the sector, we’re proud to be long-term supporters of ISBA and our team chair the ISBA/APS working party.

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Academies

Whether it's accounts preparation and management, internal or external audit, advice on VAT, or tax, our academies team are here to help. Our team is involved in the Department for Education’s working group for academies, enabling us to relay outcomes and changes as soon as they’re announced. We also work with the ICAEW on training for academies.

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Universities

From Russell Group and traditional Red-Brick institutions to Oxford and Cambridge colleges, we are here to support higher education providers navigate changing times. Our team of specialist can assist higher education providers with a range of services from audit, VAT, and tax to benchmarking and advice on key topics such as governance and reserves management, we tailor our service to suit your needs. Our team are members of BUFDG Financial Reporting Group and the Independent Higher Education Group.

We know that the introduction of VAT on school fees may have caused uncertainty, but as leading advisors to Independent Schools, we continue to assist our clients with their future planning.

To further support the sector, we’re proud to be long-term supporters of ISBA and our team chair the ISBA/APS working party.

Visit our Independent Schools hub

Whether it's accounts preparation and management, internal or external audit, advice on VAT, or tax, our academies team are here to help. Our team is involved in the Department for Education’s working group for academies, enabling us to relay outcomes and changes as soon as they’re announced. We also work with the ICAEW on training for academies.

Explore how we can help you

From Russell Group and traditional Red-Brick institutions to Oxford and Cambridge colleges, we are here to support higher education providers navigate changing times. Our team of specialist can assist higher education providers with a range of services from audit, VAT, and tax to benchmarking and advice on key topics such as governance and reserves management, we tailor our service to suit your needs. Our team are members of BUFDG Financial Reporting Group and the Independent Higher Education Group.

Webinars - available on demand

Over the past year we have seen the political debate of VAT on school fees intensify once again, causing further uncertainty in an already challenging environment.
A timely update for accountants, bursars and governors who may be finalising their financial accounts or want to be updated with the latest changes.
For accountants, school business managers and governors covering auditing standards and accounting requirements impacting disclosures in financial statements.
Providing ‘Section 33’ bodies covering Air Ambulances, Hospices and Academies) an overview of the main VAT issues currently affecting them.
Over the past year we have seen the political debate of VAT on school fees intensify once again, causing further uncertainty in an already challenging environment.
A timely update for accountants, bursars and governors who may be finalising their financial accounts or want to be updated with the latest changes.
For accountants, school business managers and governors covering auditing standards and accounting requirements impacting disclosures in financial statements.
Providing ‘Section 33’ bodies covering Air Ambulances, Hospices and Academies) an overview of the main VAT issues currently affecting them.

Our latest thinking

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Pathways with people
Uncertainty, opportunity and risk in school mergers and acquisitions
Rising costs, changing demographics, and political uncertainty are forcing an increasing number of schools to explore strategic options.
Colourful Books
Capital Goods Scheme: Accounting implications for independent schools
We anticipate that the volume and size of claims made by schools in the year ahead will rise.
Town
VAT and tax issues and opportunities for universities or higher education bodies
We explore the top 10 VAT and tax issues and opportunities for higher education providers.
Pathways with people
Uncertainty, opportunity and risk in school mergers and acquisitions
Rising costs, changing demographics, and political uncertainty are forcing an increasing number of schools to explore strategic options.
Colourful Books
Capital Goods Scheme: Accounting implications for independent schools
We anticipate that the volume and size of claims made by schools in the year ahead will rise.
Town
VAT and tax issues and opportunities for universities or higher education bodies
We explore the top 10 VAT and tax issues and opportunities for higher education providers.

Contact us


Our team are embedded in the sector and provide a seamless extension to your team. Our national support and international reach mean we’re able to offer you holistic advice on key issues while also giving you access to local experts who are invested in your organisation's journey.

Tina Allison
Tina Allison
Head of Education - Non ProfitsLondon