Company registration number 12108815 (England and Wales)
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr P K Ashton
Mr P L Drown
Mr B J Dunning
Mr P F Jackson
Mr A J Pear
(Appointed 12 December 2024)
Mr M S E Solomons
(Appointed 12 December 2024)
Mr R S Thacker
Company number
12108815
Registered office
82 St John Street
London
EC1M 4JN
Auditor
Crean & Co Accountants LImited
Statutory Audit Firm
Lanesboro St
Roscommon
Ireland
F42 DA32
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3
Directors' responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Profit and loss account
8
Group statement of comprehensive income
9
Group balance sheet
10 - 11
Company balance sheet
12
Group statement of changes in equity
13
Company statement of changes in equity
14
Group statement of cash flows
15
Notes to the financial statements
16 - 28
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the period ended 19 December 2024.
Review of the business
On 19 December 2024 the company purchased the equity of Beavis Morgan LLP and its subsidiaries and Moorfields Advisory Limited and its subsidiaries to form the Beavis Morgan Group. On 20 December 2024 the group was purchased by Kinbrook Group Limited as its hub for providing accountancy, tax, business advisory and recovery services for London and the South East.
The core values of both Beavis Morgan and Moorfields Advisory Limited remain unchanged despite these changes. The values of Trust, Inclusivity, and Partnership remain central to our actions, shaping how our team interacts with clients, colleagues, and our communities.
Business outlook
We continue to focus on building our service offering, ensuring that we deliver unparalleled value to our clients. Our dedication to innovation and excellence drives us to refine our processes, embrace new technologies, and deepen our expertise. By continually seeking feedback and staying attuned to the evolving needs of our clients, we aim to enhance our services and provide insights that support their success.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The key risks affecting the group are set out below:
Clients
To reduce the potential loss of custom, the group values integrity and seeks to conduct its business with professionalism and aspires to provide excellent service in the eyes of our clients.
Team
The business is dependent upon the professional development, recruitment, and retention of high-quality team members. We continue to invest in training and developing our team. The group respects and cares for its people and invests in their career potential. The group monitors remuneration levels against the wider market and provides a flexible working environment and remuneration package.
Liquidity risk
The group seeks to manage this risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet financial obligations through managing cash generation and applying billing and cash collection targets throughout the group.
Legal risk
In the ordinary course of business, certain aspects of the group's services are opinion-based and may be subject to challenge. Where appropriate, the group seeks third-party professional corroboration. In addition, the group has appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
Regulatory risk
Changes in the regulatory environment that affect the group and its clients may reduce the level of services required, but equally enable the group to take advantage of opportunities.
Strategic risk
The challenges of integrating acquired companies and/or teams and realising the expected synergies can impact on business performance. The business has identified key roles that will aid in harmonising M&A activity, leading to successful growth.
CONCLUSION
This period was transformative for the group, as we underwent significant changes in ownership and funding. In the period prior to acquisition both Beavis Morgan and Moorfields saw robust performance and growth, which has continued thereafter. We take pride in our achievements and are deeply appreciative of the support and contributions from our partners, our people, our clients, and our communities.
With a clear and ambitious strategic vision, we are confident and optimistic about our future. Our robust and resilient business model provides a strong foundation. We are eager to continue our journey of excellence and innovation, creating and delivering value and impact to our people, clients, and communities.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
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Mr R S Thacker
Director
26 November 2025
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the period ended 19 December 2024.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company during the period was that of an investment holding company. The activities of its subsidiaries was the provision of accountancy, tax, business advisory and insolvency services.
Results and dividends
The company purchased the group on 19 December 2024.Accordingly there is no profit and loss account for the period.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the period and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
Mr P K Ashton
Mr P L Drown
Mr B J Dunning
Mr P F Jackson
Mr A J Pear
(Appointed 12 December 2024)
Mr M S E Solomons
(Appointed 12 December 2024)
Mr R S Thacker
Post reporting date events
On 20 December 2024 the company's issued share capital was acquired by Kinbrook Group Limited.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditor of the company is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor of the company is aware of that information.
Medium-sized companies exemption
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to groups and companies entitled to the exemptions of the small companies regime.
On behalf of the board
Mr R S Thacker
Director
26 November 2025
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
United Kingdom company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the group and parent company financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and parent company, and of the profit or loss of the group for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group and parent company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the group’s and parent company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and parent company, and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the group and parent company, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Beavis Morgan Group Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the period ended 19 December 2024 which comprise the group profit and loss account, the group statement of comprehensive income, the group balance sheet, the company balance sheet, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and the parent company's affairs as at 19 December 2024 and of the group's loss for the period then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
The information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial period for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
The strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
The audit approach consisted of the following:
- Holding enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims.
- Enquiry to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.
- Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
- Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
This report is made solely to the parent company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the parent company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the parent company and the parent company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
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David Crean (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Crean & Co Accountants LImited
Statutory Audit Firm
Lanesboro St
Roscommon
Ireland
F42 DA32
26 November 2025
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
GROUP PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
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Period
Year
ended
ended
19 December
31 August
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
-
-
Cost of sales
Gross profit
-
-
Operating profit
-
-
Profit before taxation
-
-
Tax on profit
Profit for the financial period
-
Profit for the financial period is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
The group was acquired on the last day of the reporting period and accordingly there is no profit or loss.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
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Period
Year
ended
ended
19 December
45900
2024
2024
£
£
Loss for the period
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Other comprehensive income for the period
Total comprehensive income for the period
Total comprehensive income for the period is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 19 DECEMBER 2024
19 December 2024
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19 December 2024
31 August 2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
4
29,606,326
Total intangible assets
29,606,326
Tangible assets
5
260,394
29,866,720
Current assets
Debtors
8
10,040,790
10
Cash at bank and in hand
1,078,237
11,119,027
10
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
(10,183,569)
Net current assets
935,458
10
Total assets less current liabilities
30,802,178
10
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
10
(2,271,988)
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions
13
78,000
Deferred tax liability
14
5,096
(83,096)
-
Net assets
28,447,094
10
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
16
148,169
10
Other reserves
28,250,538
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company
28,398,707
10
Non-controlling interests
48,387
Total equity
28,447,094
10
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 19 DECEMBER 2024
19 December 2024
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These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized groups.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 26 November 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
26 November 2025
Mr R S Thacker
Director
Company registration number 12108815 (England and Wales)
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 19 DECEMBER 2024
19 December 2024
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19 December 2024
31 August 2024
Notes
£
£
Fixed assets
Investments
6
298,930
Current assets
Debtors
8
10
10
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
(150,771)
-
Net current (liabilities)/assets
(150,761)
10
Net assets
148,169
10
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
16
148,169
10
As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £0 ( - £0 profit).
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 26 November 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
26 November 2025
Mr R S Thacker
Director
Company registration number 12108815 (England and Wales)
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Merger reserve
Total controlling interest
Non-controlling interest
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 31 August 2023
1
-
1
-
1
Issue of share capital
16
9
-
9
-
9
Balance at 31 August 2024
10
-
10
10
Period ended 19 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
-
-
Issue of share capital
16
148,159
28,250,538
28,398,697
-
28,398,697
Acquisition of subsidiary
-
-
-
48,387
48,387
Balance at 19 December 2024
148,169
28,250,538
28,398,707
48,387
28,447,094
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Notes
£
Balance at 31 August 2023
1
Issue of share capital
16
9
Balance at 31 August 2024
10
Period ended 19 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
Issue of share capital
16
148,159
Balance at 19 December 2024
148,169
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
Notes
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Investing activities
Purchase of business
1,078,237
-
Net cash generated from investing activities
1,078,237
-
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
1,078,237
-
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
1,078,237
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Beavis Morgan Group Limited (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated England & Wales.The registered office is 82 St John Street London EC1M 4JN.
The group consists of Beavis Morgan Group Limited and all of its subsidiaries.
1.1
Reporting period
The company's accounting reference date was changed to align it with its subsidiaries. Going forward it will report to 31 March each year, which is the accounting reference date of Kinbrook Group Limited. As a consequence reported results will not be comparable until 31 March 2027.
1.2
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.3
Business combinations
In the group financial statements, the cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill. The cost of the combination includes the estimated amount of contingent consideration that is probable and can be measured reliably, and is adjusted for changes in contingent consideration after the acquisition date. Provisional fair values recognised for business combinations in previous periods are adjusted retrospectively for final fair values determined in the 12 months following the acquisition date.
Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the value of assets (other than goodwill) and liabilities recognised in a business combination accounted for using the purchase method and the amounts that can be deducted or assessed for tax, considering the manner in which the carrying amount of the asset or liability is expected to be recovered or settled. The deferred tax recognised is adjusted against goodwill or negative goodwill.
1.4
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company Beavis Morgan Group Limited together with all entities controlled by the parent company (its subsidiaries) .
All financial statements are made up to 19 December 2024. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group.
All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.
Subsidiaries are consolidated in the group’s financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group and parent company have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.6
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of a business over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 10 years.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
1.7
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold improvements
Straight line over the life of the lease
Fixtures and fittings
Straight line over 3 to 4 years
Computers
Straight line over 3 to 4 yeqars
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the profit and loss account.
1.8
Fixed asset investments
In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries are initially measured at the nominal value of equity instruments issued, where the conditions for merger relief apply, or otherwise at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.9
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
The carrying amount of the investments accounted for using the equity method is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment is not tested separately for impairment.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.10
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.11
Financial instruments
The group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the group's balance sheet when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amounts presented in the financial statements when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the group transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the group after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.12
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the group.
1.13
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the group has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the group will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
1.14
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 20 -
1.15
Leases
As lessee
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the group’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during the period was:
Group
Company
2024
2024
Number
Number
Number
Number
Directors
7
0
7
0
4
Intangible fixed assets
Group
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 September 2024
Additions - business combinations
29,606,326
At 19 December 2024
29,606,326
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 September 2024 and 19 December 2024
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
4
Intangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 21 -
Carrying amount
At 19 December 2024
29,606,326
At 31 August 2024
The company had no intangible fixed assets at 19 December 2024 or 31 August 2024.
5
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 September 2024
Business combinations
207,880
13,420
39,094
260,394
At 19 December 2024
207,880
13,420
39,094
260,394
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2024 and 19 December 2024
Carrying amount
At 19 December 2024
207,880
13,420
39,094
260,394
The company had no tangible fixed assets at 19 December 2024 or 31 August 2024.
6
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
7
298,930
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
6
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
- 22 -
Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2024
-
Additions
298,930
At 19 December 2024
298,930
Carrying amount
At 19 December 2024
298,930
At 31 August 2024
-
7
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 19 December 2024 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Indirect
Beavis Morgan LLP
82 St John Street London EC1M 4JN
Accountancy, tax and business advisory
Partnership interests
100.00
-
BM Connect Limited
As above
Accountancy services
Ordinary
100.00
-
Beavis Morgan Consultants Limited
As above
Consultancy services
Ordinary
100.00
-
BM Estate Planning Limited
As above
Estate planning
Ordinary
100.00
-
Techn 22 Limited
As above
IT services
Ordinary
55.00
-
Beavis Morgan R&D Limited
As above
Dormant
Ordinary
100.00
-
Moorfields Advisory Limited
As above
Insolvency, corporate recovery and restructuring
Ordinary
65.08
34.92
Moorfields Commercial Finance Lmited
As above
Debt broking
Ordinary
100.00
-
Cadence Advisory LLP
As above
Debt advisory
Partnership interests
83.33
-
Beavis Morgan Subco Limited
As above
Dormant
Ordinary
100.00
-
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
- 23 -
8
Debtors
Group
Company
2024
31 August 2024
2024
31 August 2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
2,218,379
Gross amounts owed by contract customers
5,383,302
Amounts owed by group undertakings
267,149
-
-
-
Other debtors
687,614
10
Prepayments and accrued income
1,319,962
9,876,406
-
10
-
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Deferred tax asset (note 14)
164,384
Total debtors
10,040,790
-
10
-
9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2024
31 August 2024
2024
31 August 2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Bank loans
11
865,505
Obligations under finance leases
12
1,296
Other borrowings
11
1,000,790
Trade creditors
952,452
Amounts owed to group undertakings
48,006
1
Corporation tax payable
420,952
Other taxation and social security
1,218,685
-
-
-
Deferred income
15
15,073
Other creditors
3,568,122
Accruals and deferred income
2,092,688
150,770
10,183,569
-
150,771
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
- 24 -
10
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
11
294,005
Obligations under finance leases
12
5,879
Other borrowings
11
664,017
Amounts owed to group undertakings
283,190
Other creditors
710,513
Accruals and deferred income
314,384
2,271,988
-
-
-
11
Loans and overdrafts
Group
Company
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
Bank loans
1,159,510
Loans from related parties
(283,190)
Other loans
1,947,997
2,824,317
-
-
-
Payable within one year
1,866,295
Payable after one year
958,022
The long-term loans are secured by fixed charges over the assets of Beavis Morgan LLP, Moorfields Advisory Limited and Cadence Advisory LLP.
On 20 December 2024 all borrowings were repaid on the acquisition of the group by Kinbrook Group Limited.
12
Finance lease obligations
Group
Company
2024
31 August 2024
2024
31 August 2024
£
£
£
£
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
Within one year
1,296
In two to five years
5,879
7,175
-
-
-
Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company or group for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 5 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
- 25 -
13
Provisions for liabilities
Group
Company
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
Acquired in business combination
78,000
-
-
-
Movements on provisions:
Acquired in business combination
Group
£
Other movements
78,000
14
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and company, and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2024
2024
Group
£
£
£
£
Short term timing differences
5,096
-
164,384
-
The company has no deferred tax assets or liabilities.
Group
Company
2024
2024
Movements in the period:
£
£
Asset at 1 September 2024
-
-
Other
(159,288)
-
Asset at 19 December 2024
(159,288)
-
The deferred tax asset set out above is expected to reverse within 24 months and relates to the short term timing differences.The deferred tax liability]set out above is expected to reverse within 12 months and also relates to short term timing differences.
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
- 26 -
15
Deferred income
Group
Company
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
Other deferred income
15,073
-
-
-
16
Share capital
Group and company
2024
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary of 1p each
14,816,873
-
148,169
-
During the period 14,815,873 ordinary shares were issued in exchange for the equity interests of Beavis Morgan LLP and Moorfields Advisory Limited.
17
Acquisition of a business
On 19 December 2024 the group acquired 100 percent of the partnership interests of Beavis Morgan LLP.
Book Value
Adjustments
Fair Value
Net assets acquired
£
£
£
Property, plant and equipment
241,016
-
241,016
Investments
5,236,350
-
5,236,350
Trade and other receivables
3,958,922
-
3,958,922
Cash and cash equivalents
440,181
-
440,181
Borrowings
(1,341,844)
-
(1,341,844)
Trade and other payables
(4,986,687)
-
(4,986,687)
Tax liabilities
(70,958)
-
(70,958)
Provisions
(78,000)
-
(78,000)
Deferred tax
(452)
-
(452)
Total identifiable net assets
3,398,528
-
3,398,528
Non-controlling interests
12,682
Goodwill
15,827,370
Total consideration
19,238,580
The consideration was satisfied by:
£
Issue of shares
19,167,751
Liabilities
70,829
19,238,580
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
17
Acquisition of a business
(Continued)
- 27 -
Contribution by the acquired business for the reporting period included in the group statement of comprehensive income since acquisition:
£
Turnover
-
Profit after tax
-
The goodwill arising on the acquisition of the business is attributable to the anticipated profitability of the distribution of the company's products in new markets and the future operating synergies from the combination.
On 19 December 2024 the group acquired 65.08 percent of the issued capital of Moorfields Advisory Limited. The remaining 34.92% was held by Beavis Morgan LLP.
Book Value
Adjustments
Fair Value
Net assets acquired
£
£
£
Property, plant and equipment
19,378
-
19,378
Trade and other receivables
6,555,521
-
6,555,521
Cash and cash equivalents
638,056
-
638,056
Borrowings
(1,862,970)
-
(1,862,970)
Obligations under finance leases
(7,175)
-
(7,175)
Trade and other payables
(4,569,840)
-
(4,569,840)
Tax liabilities
(349,994)
-
(349,994)
Deferred tax
159,740
-
159,740
Total identifiable net assets
582,716
-
582,716
Non-controlling interests
(5,013,415)
Goodwill
13,741,584
Total consideration
9,310,885
The consideration was satisfied by:
£
Issue of shares
9,230,945
Liabilities
79,940
9,310,885
Contribution by the acquired business for the reporting period included in the group statement of comprehensive income since acquisition:
£
Turnover
-
Profit after tax
-
BEAVIS MORGAN GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 19 DECEMBER 2024
17
Acquisition of a business
(Continued)
- 28 -
The goodwill arising on the acquisition of the business is attributable to the anticipated profitability of the distribution of the company's products in new markets and the future operating synergies from the combination.
18
Events after the reporting date
On 20 December 2024 the issued ordinary share capital was purchased by Kinbrook Group Limited.
19
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
Beavis Morgan LLP and Moorfields Advisory Limited were purchased from the directors of the company.
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
Amounts due from related parties
2024
31 August 2024
Balance
Balance
£
£
Group
Other related parties
219,142
-
20
Analysis of changes in net debt - group
1 September 2024
Cash flows
Acquisitions and disposals
19 December 2024
£
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
-
-
1,078,237
1,078,237
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
-
97,307
(2,921,624)
(2,824,317)
Obligations under finance leases
-
-
(7,175)
(7,175)
-
97,307
(1,850,562)
(1,753,255)
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