Clare Copeman

Bringing over twenty years’ audit and business advisory experience to professional firms and mid-sized corporate businesses, Clare Copeman has particular expertise in working with law firms and recruitment agencies. She is adept at guiding firms through business acquisitions, reconstructions, including LLP conversions, the accounting treatment for complex transactions, and the often delicate issues impacting equity between partners. Clare covers both technical and business aspects. with solid knowledge of SRA Accounts rules, IFRS and UK GAAP, including the LLP SORP.

Having worked with numerous professional firms, Clare uses her commercial acumen and sector insight to advise clients on the trends and challenges she sees in the market. Well accustomed to working with international practices, Clare’s familiarity with the nuances of global firms is an advantage to her clients, from guiding them through the regulatory requirements of international group audits to the complexities of profit sharing with differing accounting rules across jurisdictions.

Clients value Clare’s pragmatic, solutions-based approach and her ability to identify, prioritise and focus on what matters most. Understanding the value that can be brought through the audit process, Clare’s approach is to gain a deep understanding of her clients’ businesses, always questioning why, while keeping the big picture in mind. Quickly earning the trust and respect of the people she works with, she develops strong relationships. Despite her relaxed style, clients appreciate that Clare will challenge them to reach the best result, and value the benefit she brings through robust audit and recommendations for improvements to processes and controls.