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Retail, wholesale and hospitality

High transaction volumes make retail, wholesale and hospitality the sectors most exposed to VAT errors, cash leakage and the 2027 e-invoicing mandate.

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Where the numbers get difficult

  • VAT on mixed standard-rated, zero-rated and exempt supplies, with the narrower 2026 zero-rated list
  • Mandatory electronic tax invoices through a BURS-approved billing system from April 2027
  • Point-of-sale, cash-up and stock shrinkage controls
  • IFRS 16 leases for shop and hotel premises
  • Supplier rebates, promotions and loyalty programmes under IFRS 15
  • Tourism levies, liquor licences and payroll for shift workers

What we do for retail, wholesale and hospitality clients

  • VAT health checks and e-invoicing readiness reviews
  • Monthly bookkeeping, management accounts and annual financial statements
  • Internal audit of cash handling, stock and point-of-sale controls
  • Fraud investigations into cash and inventory losses
  • Payroll processing and statutory submissions
  • Valuations and due diligence for acquisitions and franchise deals

How we work

Every engagement starts with a written scope and fee. Work is led by a Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor who has worked in your sector, and reports are written for the people who have to act on them: owners, boards, lenders, regulators or auditors.

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