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A neutral event
Businesses change accountants for cost, service or scale. A lender cares about your accounts and statements, not the letterhead on them. The switch itself carries no weight.
The one thing to watch
Make sure filings and bookkeeping stay up to date across the handover — a gap where neither firm filed can look like poor control. A clean, continuous record keeps the application smooth. If the switch coincides with a filing deadline, confirm which firm is responsible so nothing is missed, and keep copies of your latest management figures to hand during the transition.
Applying
Ensure your latest figures are ready and apply online.
Frequently asked questions
Will changing accountant delay my loan?
Only if the handover left a gap in filings or records. A clean, continuous set of accounts means the switch has no effect on your application.
Do lenders care who my accountant is?
No. They assess the figures and records, not the firm that prepared them. The change of accountant itself is irrelevant to eligibility.
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