#5561 - San Diego - CALIFORNIA

$1,000,000 - Established CPA practice for sale in the La Jolla community of San Diego, California. The firm was founded in 1986 and has been operated by the same CPA, building a long-standing presence in La Jolla Village. The Seller is seeking a full practice sale and a reduced workload in anticipation of retirement. 2025 revenue was approximately $728,076 and is derived from tax compliance of $544,856, accounting, attest, and payroll services of $150,642, and consulting, advisory, and other services of $32,578. Average fees by service line are $853 across 362 Form 1040 returns, $1,435 across 85 combined Form 1120 and 1120S returns, $1,557 across 35 Form 1065 returns, $781 across 48 Form 1041 returns, and $980 across 19 Form 990 returns. Anticipated 2026 gross revenue is approximately $768,000, with Seller discretionary earnings of approximately $585,000. The practice is operated by the Seller with one part-time administrative and bookkeeping employee. The Seller currently works approximately 40 billable hours per week during the off-season, and approximately 55 hours per week during tax season. Client interaction is mixed. Approximately 50% of clients transmit documents electronically, 25% drop off documents, 15% come in for an appointment, and 10% mail information. This opportunity is best suited for a CPA or established CPA firm with individual and entity tax experience. The practice includes audit and review engagements. A Buyer who does not have attest experience or is not licensed to perform attest work is not a suitable fit for this practice. Because many relationships span multiple generations, a Buyer who is comfortable with relationship-based client service and limited in-person meetings will be the best fit. The Seller believes the practice should remain in La Jolla Village. The practice currently uses Lacerte for tax preparation, along with QuickBooks. Much more information is available on the Practice Profile, including a more in-depth breakdown of the staff and financials. For further information please contact us using the message form below. ATB, Inc. CA DRE 0200282