https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/Topical insights for UK accountancy practice owners.en-gb https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/have-accountancy-practice-valuations-peaked-2026/https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/have-accountancy-practice-valuations-peaked-2026/After years of private-equity-fuelled consolidation, 2026 data suggests UK accountancy practice valuations may have hit a ceiling. What that means if you're thinking about selling — and why quality now matters more than ever. https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/mtd-for-income-tax-what-it-means-for-your-practice/https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/mtd-for-income-tax-what-it-means-for-your-practice/Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts 6 April 2026 for sole traders and landlords over £50,000. The real impact is on your firm's workflow, capacity and pricing — here's how to prepare. https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/companies-house-identity-verification-checklist/https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/companies-house-identity-verification-checklist/Identity verification at Companies House is now law, with a deadline of 17 November 2026 for existing directors — plus an ACSP regime for firms that file on clients' behalf. A complete checklist for practice owners. https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/the-2026-capacity-crunch/https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/the-2026-capacity-crunch/MTD for Income Tax, Companies House verification and rising client demand are all landing on UK firms in 2026 — while good staff are scarce. How practice owners are creating the capacity to cope. https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/is-2026-the-year-to-sell-your-practice/https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/is-2026-the-year-to-sell-your-practice/Valuations may be peaking, compliance pressure is rising, and consolidators are cooling on aggressive multiples. A clear-eyed framework for reading the 2026 market if you're weighing an exit. https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/pe-rollups-vs-selling-direct/https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/pe-rollups-vs-selling-direct/Private-equity roll-ups drove a huge wave of accountancy deals — but integration strains are showing. Why a direct, operator-led sale can be the safer home for your clients, your staff and your legacy. https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/ai-in-your-practice-2026-hype-reality/https://practicegroup.co.uk/insights/ai-in-your-practice-2026-hype-reality/Around 91% of UK accountants are using or planning AI, yet most pilots fail. What AI really changes for practice owners in 2026 — capacity, advisory, headcount, and the value of your firm.