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The Essential Guide to Valuing Your CPA Firm or Accounting Practice (Firms up to $5mm)
“What is the fair market value of my firm?” is the largest question we receive when contacted by accounting and tax practitioners considering a sale. Taking
How Can You Prepare To Sell Your CPA Firm in a Buyers Market?
For many years, the business sales and acquisitions market within the accounting industry has been controlled by sellers. There have consistently been myriad buyers vying for
Differentiation in the M&A Market for Accounting and CPA Firms
The accounting and CPA acquisition market has officially shifted from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market. There are still buyers out there, but the industry
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Importance of Online Marketing for Businesses
Digital marketing has become increasingly important in recent years, particularly for businesses that cater to the younger generations. But with the coronavirus outbreak having literally
Starting a Business During Uncertain Economic Times
Every business owner loves to operate in an environment where the economy is thriving. When there is strong economic growth happening, consumers have more money
It’s a Seller’s Market for Many Businesses
When the novel coronavirus pandemic caused the country to lock down last March, many people assumed that this would trigger a glut of businesses for
How to Identify the Strengths and Weaknesses of your Business
As a business owner, it is important to know everything possible about your business, so you can make the most informed decisions. It is essential
How to Ensure a Smooth Transaction When Selling Your CPA Practice
Owning a CPA practice is a very rewarding and lucrative career. However, at some point, it may be time for you to step aside. If
Preparing to Buy a CPA Practice
There are a number of steps to consider before buying a CPA or Accounting Practice. It is very hard to purchase a CPA or Accounting
What Makes a Merger Different From An Acquisition?
You usually hear these terms together as a single phrase: “mergers and acquisitions” – but that’s really quite misleading. It’s not like “hop, skip, and
10 Reasons Why Businesses Don’t Sell
If selling a business was easy, there would be no need for business brokers. Even when you involve a broker, there are several factors to
How Do You Know if Your Business is Sellable?
Businesses come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from small one-man operations to multinational corporations across countless occupations and industries. Every business is different, and
Things to Know When Buying an Accounting Firm or Tax Service Business
If you are a CPA looking to have your own practice, you may be thinking about starting an accounting firm or purchasing an existing firm
How to Buy a Business with No Money Down
There are a lot of people out there who would like to be business owners, but there is one small problem that is keeping them
What is the Role of the Business Broker in a Business Sale
Those looking to buy or sell a business often wonder about the role of a business broker in the process. Does it make sense to
What is Goodwill Worth When Buying or Selling a Business?
The value of a business is very often far more than the value of its assets or even its net revenue. Certain intangibles are unique
Five Important Benefits of Doing a Business Valuation
Most owners do not obtain a valuation for their business unless there is an immediate need to do so. But even if you are not
What Are The Benefits of Buying an Existing Business?
If you want to be in business for yourself, there are two general ways for you to get started. You can start a business from
The Most Common Mistake When Selling Your Accounting Practice or CPA Firm
I get this question a lot from principals that are working through the process of exiting their accounting or CPA firm. There are many mistakes
How Do You Value a CPA or Accounting Practice?
Most CPA’s and Accountants have a general understanding that accounting practices are valued at one-times gross revenue. While the “average” selling price for a practice
How to Make an Offer When Buying a Business
You have been looking for the ideal business to get into for a while now, you have searched around, done your due diligence, narrowed your
