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Ellis Atkins joins the TaxCalc family
We’re delighted to welcome Ellis Atkins Chartered Accountants based in Dorking, Surrey, to the TaxCalc family. The firm joined in February 2025, after switching from IRIS.
Founded in 1977, Ellis Atkins has a proud heritage. While the original namesake partners have long since retired, the strong foundation they built lives on. Thanks to a dedicated and long-standing team, the firm remains well regarded in the Dorking community, known for its long-established client relationships and a reputation built largely on word-of-mouth recommendations.
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Private equity in accountancy: what does it mean for owners, partners, staff, and clients?
There’s been an explosion in Private Equity (PE) firms investing in accountancy practices over the last two years.
And interest appears to remain high, judging by reports in the media, and industry research.
According to a paper by Accountancy Europe, PE activity in the accountancy sector across Europe surged from 10 to 20 deals a year pre-2022 to about 200 in 2024. And the country leading the way? the UK – with 40% of the deals within that total being British firms.
Indeed, a recent TaxCalc survey suggested 62% of firms had been approached by PE investors.
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