Professional Services · Areas of Focus
Accounting Firms M&A Advisory
BizPort helps accounting firm owners sell their practice — with no upfront fees, a network of qualified buyers, and a team that understands professional services transactions.
Schedule a ConsultationSub-Verticals We Support
- Tax Advisory & Compliance — Annual tax planning, business tax compliance, and advisory for individuals and closely held companies.
- Audit & Assurance — Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for private companies, lenders, and regulatory requirements.
- Bookkeeping & Write-up — Monthly accounting, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting for SMBs — often delivered as a recurring retainer.
- Payroll & HR Administration — Outsourced payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance for small and mid-sized businesses.
- Outsourced CFO & Advisory Services — Strategic finance, forecasting, and board-level advisory for owner-operated businesses.
- Corporate Tax & Compliance — Entity-level tax planning, multi-state compliance, and federal tax advisory for privately held companies.
Target Company Size
- Annual Revenue: $5M – $50M+
- EBITDA Range: $1M – $10M+
- EBITDA Multiples: 4× – 9×
- Deal Types: Full / Majority Buyout
What Buyers Want in an Accounting Practice
- Client Retention — Long-term client relationships with low annual attrition are the primary value driver in any accounting practice sale.
- Revenue Recurrence — Year-round recurring fees from bookkeeping and advisory retainers are valued far more than seasonal tax-only revenue.
- Transition Support — Buyers expect the seller to remain engaged for 12–36 months to ensure a smooth handoff of client relationships.
- Staff & Licensing — A licensed, trained team is the firm's core asset — buyer appetite drops when key staff attrition risk is high.
- Fee Mix — Practices with higher proportions of advisory and consulting work command better margins and multiples.
- Client Concentration — No single client exceeding 15–20% of revenue dramatically reduces perceived risk for incoming buyers.
Why Work with BizPort?
- Accounting-Specific Buyers — Our network includes firms and individuals actively acquiring accounting practices and CPA firms.
- Professional Services Expertise — We understand client retention economics, transition risk, and how to structure deals for professional service firms.
- Confidential Process — Your clients, staff, and competitors won't know your firm is for sale.
- No Upfront Fees — We earn our fee at close — 6% of total deal consideration. No retainers or hidden costs.