Rebuilding with Confidence: Navigating VAT, Forensic Insights & Business Valuations

Описание: An online webinar in partnership with TMA UK and Gravita, our key experts break down the key pressures facing distressed businesses in today’s challenging economic environment — and what leaders can do to navigate them.

Speakers:
Johnny Abraham, President, TMA UK
Sandy Cochrane, VAT Partner, Gravita
Daniel Rose, Audit & Transactional Services Partner, Gravita

What we cover:
Current financial pressures across construction, hospitality, retail, tech, transport & more
Early warning signs of business distress
VAT pitfalls, bonding requirements & HMRC expectations
How to build credible cashflow forecasts that lenders trust
Time-to-pay arrangements and dealing effectively with HMRC
Valuations, pre-packs and the risks of asset sales at undervalue
Practical steps to support business recovery and avoid insolvency

Whether you're an advisor, business owner, or finance professional, this session offers grounded, real‑world insights into managing risk, protecting cash flow, and steering struggling businesses back onto stable footing.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
05:12 Sector-Specific Financial Distress
07:49 Early Warning Signs of Financial Distress
11:47 Bonding and Financial Distress
14:24 HMRC Bonding Requirements
23:32 Cash Flow Management and Forecasting
28:43 VAT's Role in Financial Planning
29:51 Introduction to Time to Pay Arrangements
31:33 Example of Time to Pay Arrangement
33:04 Impact of Bankruptcy on Individuals and Companies
34:14 VAT Considerations in Bankruptcy
35:25 Challenges and Solutions in VAT Repayments
37:07 Detailed Overview of Time to Pay Arrangements
40:32 VAT Schemes for Distressed Businesses
42:47 Valuation of Shares and Assets
45:14 VAT Implications of Asset Sales
49:33 Audit and Compliance Considerations
54:37 Summary and Key Takeaways
56:14 Q&A and Closing Remarks