From www.accountingweb.co.uk: Paul Layte, co-founder of Ascendant, shared insights on navigating the complex aftermath of mergers during the Festival of Accounting & Bookkeeping.

He raised the importance of detailed pre-merger planning, addressing integration early, and effectively managing client relationships post-merger.

Layte also discussed the cultural challenges that arise, and the need for firms to prioritise client and staff sentiments during and after the merger process.