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Selling an Accounting or Professional Services Firm

Selling a CPA firm, bookkeeping practice, or professional services business — maximizing value from recurring client relationships.

1,000+ businesses sold  ·  $2.5B transacted  ·  96% success rate

Accounting firms and professional practices with recurring clients and reliable revenue are among the most sought-after acquisitions in the market.

What buyers pay a premium for

  • Recurring, retained client relationships
  • Staff and partners who stay through transition
  • Client retention history and clean workpapers
  • A transferable book and strong niche or specialty

What drives your valuation

Professional services firms sell on a multiple of SDE or EBITDA, expanded by recurring revenue, client retention, and staff continuity. See our business valuation guide for how the number is built, then get a real figure from our team.

Selling confidentially

Client and staff confidentiality is paramount for professional firms. We market with an anonymized profile and NDA-bound buyers, and structure the deal to protect client relationships.

Frequently asked

Questions owners ask us

How much is my CPA or accounting firm worth?

Accounting and professional firms sell on a multiple of SDE or EBITDA, higher with recurring clients and strong retention. We provide a confidential, defensible valuation for free.

Who buys accounting and professional firms?

Larger firms, PE-backed platforms, and individual practitioners expanding their book.

Will my clients and staff find out?

No. We market confidentially with NDA-bound buyers and plan the transition to protect client relationships.

How is client retention handled in the deal?

Retention is central to value; we structure transition periods and, where appropriate, terms tied to client continuity.

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