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Accounting & CPA Firms
Accounting firms have seen growing interest from private equity and larger firms. Buyers look for recurring engagements, a team that can serve clients without the founding partner and modern systems.
Value Levers
Client accounting and advisory fees add predictability beyond seasonal tax work.
Clients should have relationships with more than one partner.
No single client should be a large share of fees.
Cloud practice management and documented processes.
Value pricing and engagement letters rather than open-ended hourly billing.
Owner's Guide
Each of these can lower what a buyer will pay or add terms you don't want. The Blueprint measures where you stand and prioritizes the fixes most likely to increase your EBITDA multiple.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical numbers to show the math. Not a client result or a promise.
FAQ
Valuations often reference revenue or EBITDA, adjusted for recurring fees, client retention, staff depth and partner dependence.
Build recurring services, transition relationships to your team, document workflows and clean up engagement terms.
Start with the Blueprint. It measures your planning and value gaps, then recommends the steps to close them, including how and when to exit.
Start With the Blueprint
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