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<a href="https://poegroupadvisors.com" style="color:#64cb71;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Poe Group Advisors</a> (PGA) was founded by Brannon Poe, CPA. Brannon has been brokering Accounting Firms for almost 20 years. He got his start as a CPA at Ernst and Young. In 2003 he began facilitating accounting firm sales on the East Coast of the U.S. Now, PGA has helped facilitate hundreds of transitions all over the U.S and Canada.

Check out our blog at <a href="https://poegroupadvisors.com" style="color:#64cb71;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Poegroupadvisors.com</a>. PGA creates content, including the Accountant’s flight plan podcast, that helps firm owners buy, sell and grow their business. Poe Group Advisors’ nationally recognized brand and content means they have thousands of qualified buyers in their database. The PGA sales process ensures favorable deals, compatible buyer/seller matching and a quick, guided transition. PGA helps sellers exit with cash and buyers enjoy a compatible firm with high client and employee retention.

ABA Advisors, LLC is a nationwide consulting and brokerage firm that specializes in the sale, merger, acquisition and financing of the accounting and tax practices. &nbsp; For more than a decade Larry has been working predominantly with CPA's, EA's and other tax/accounting professionals with the Buying, Selling and Financing of their businesses. &nbsp;Although based in Texas, the focus is opportunities nationwide.

At Accounting Biz Brokers, LLC, we specialize in the sale of accounting firms and tax practices across the nation. With over 23 years of combined experience, our brokers are Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designated by the International Business Brokers Association. A CBI is an experienced, proven professional whose claim of competence is supported and documented. With the skills necessary to handle the marketing, negotiations and complex details involved in the sale, our CBIs can assist you with the successful completion of the purchase or sale of your business.

Professional Accounting Sales (PAS) has been selling CPA and EA firms nationwide for over 38 years.&nbsp; With over 40,000 registered buyers and with considerable expertise in practice acquisition financing, PAS offers consulting from listing to closing, with no long term listing agreements and follow up assistance during transition. 
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New Clients Inc. practice sales program evolved from our years of experience in dealing with professional accountants, CPAs, tax preparation businesses and accounting practices all over the United States. As we worked with our clients we realized there was a need for professional practice sales that was not being properly met.

New Clients, Inc. has helped thousands of accountants develop their accounting practices via our successful accounting practice marketing programs. Over time many of these accountants have turned to us to put their practice up for sale. Hence, we began developing accounting practice sales experience and building a network of potential buyers nationwide.&nbsp;Because we are constantly talking to and dealing with accountants and CPAs who are looking for new clients and more business, we can quickly find a buyer for any accounting and tax preparation business for sale. Additionally, our ever growing prospect list of over 40,000 CPA and accounting firms nationwide, gives us access to potential qualified buyers for your practice. Plus our ever growing client list of over 4500 firms gives us a unique advantage.

Accounting Broker Acquisition Group is the only national business brokerage of its type comprised 100% of brokers who are Ex-Big Four CPAs possessing significant prior merger and acquisition experience. We have successfully promoted and negotiated countless accounting practice M&amp;A transactions involving hundreds of millions of dollars in value for sole practitioners, small partnerships, and larger firms. The M&amp;A experience of our brokers is incomparable.
The Journal of Accountancy has published numerous articles&nbsp;written by the founder of our company, Harry L. Olson, CPA, including <a href="https://accountingbroker.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Accounting-Broker-JOA-Feature-wLinks.pdf" style="color:#64cb71;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Maximize Proceeds in Accounting Firms Sales"</a>. In this article, Mr. Olson exposes the major misconceptions and fatal errors you must avoid to achieve maximum value when you sell your CPA practice. Please note: This paragraph is not to be considered an endorsement by the Journal of Accountancy or the AICPA of these articles, our company (which is not a CPA firm) or any services offered. However, the JOA articles Mr. Olson has written have been highly influential on the industry with respect to CPA practice M&amp;A.

PracticePlan is a specialized mergers and acquisitions consulting firm for CPAs, Accountants and RIAs/Financial Planners. We have advised hundreds of professionals for over 20 years, handling the nuances of small practice sales to the complexities of multi-million dollar practice transitions. We have handled approximately $100 million in transferred practice value over the years, spanning over 200 transactions. We have the expertise to help you through the lifecycle of firm ownership...Our process will prepare you to buy, manage value, and sell with a plan.

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*Purchase price pre-approved by lender*This exemplary firm is available at a remarkably favorable valuation, making it an astute investment opportunity! Renowned for its unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality work, this firm has garnered an impeccable reputation within the community and incredible social media reviews. Its impressive track record has made it a go-to choice for clients, particularly within the medical industry, where referrals are frequent. This 3-partner firm has seen consistent revenue growth year over year all from referrals, reputation, and being present within the community.This firm is 49% personal tax, 21% business tax, 16% bookkeeping and 7% payroll. One of the standout features is the remarkable loyalty of its clientele, with at least 50% of individual clients and approx. 90% of business clients having been with the firm for over 10 years! This loyalty extends to the dedicated staff, most of whom have been part of the firm’s workforce for over a decade, showcasing a cohesive and experienced team. The firm has maintained consistent revenue for over four years, indicating stability, yet there is untapped potential for growth as the owners are frequently forced to decline new referrals.Other enticing aspects of this opportunity include its roster of over five skilled employees, including a certified public accountant (CPA), plus two owners open to part-time involvement.-Over 5 wonderful employees including a CPA -Majority of clients being with the firm for over 10 years -2 owners open to staying on and working part time -High fees with personal tax average -$650 and business $1,350 -High net worth clients with many in the medical industry -Cashflow to owner is 40%Ideal Buyer: This remarkable firm represents an outstanding investment opportunity due to several key features. Firstly, it is attractively priced, making it a compelling option for potential buyers. The staff are very independent and reliable. The buyer would recognize the longevity of the clients and work hard to keep those close relationships this firm has already established. At least 10 years of public accounting experience and CPA required. This is an ideal firm for a buyer looking for amazing staff members, incredible reputation and clients for over 40 years! This firm has many opportunities for growth and to continue expanding an established firm. All staff members enjoy their own office, are assigned specific clients, and are responsible for keeping their own time. This type of amazing staff would be an asset to any future buyer!

SC1003: The sellers of this Columbia CPA firm are approaching retirement and seeking a CPA buyer. With a large number of business clients and a good fee structure, this practice offers a nice cash flow to the owners. Practice can remain in the current location and sellers are willing to assist with a smooth transition. Revenues include: 8% Accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll tax preparation services 42% Income tax preparation services for individual clients 40% Income tax preparation services for business clients 7% Audits and reviews 3% Consulting (non-tax related) Asking: $1.07M

OVERVIEW ABA Advisors represents this CPA practice located in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. The seller is willing to provide transitional assistance to the buyer to help ensure client retention. THE PRACTICE The practice caters to business clients with monthly bookkeeping, tax preparation and consulting. The business also serves individuals with taxes and IRS representation. This is a reputable firm in the area that has solid average fees, is very profitable, and has an experienced staff that is likely to stay with a buyer.

A two-partner firm located in the Myrtle Beach, SC area. The firm has one manager with strong ties to the community and is socially active soliciting clients.Client MixAccounting 7 Monthly Clients - $42,000 13 Quarterly Clients - $39,430 2 Annual Clients - $1,000Income Tax 724 Individuals - Average Fee $508.00 Total - $367,817 292 Businesses - Average Fee $1,261.00 Total - $368,214 58 Other - Average Fee $500.00 Total - $29,0003 Reviews - $12,000 Sales Tax - $22,140 Payroll Deposits - $107,924 License/Property Tax - $205Total Gross (Cash Basis) - $1,014,915Asking Price - 1.1x GrossDue to the predominantly tourist nature of the location and no one industry concentration, the firm is diversified. Eight of the top eighteen clients are involved in restaurant, hospitality business. The firm also provides service to clients involved in the construction industry. The firm’s senior staff is strong (two senior partners, one manager, one senior), and we recommend the retention of the full staff by the successor firm. The firm’s building is owner occupied with no formal lease.

*Purchase price pre-approved by lender*If a buyer is looking for a well-staffed, efficient practice in a rapidly growing market, this one is not to be missed! This CPA firm is located in the beautiful, fast-growing Myrtle Beach area and is well known in the community for its personal service and relationships with its clients. This practice services a majority of business clients (68%), which includes some bookkeeping and payroll, 27% personal tax with the rest coming from estate and trusts. This firm has seen amazing growth over the last several years, all through referrals. The staff work very well together and the systems in place keep everyone on track and work gets done in a timely manner.New implementations are bringing additional revenues with current clients and new clients. Myrtle Beach has the fastest growing city in the US for 3 years in a row and CPAs are in very high demand there. Accordingly, the owner is projecting over $900,000 in 2024 based on scheduled price increases and new clients with higher fees ($801,000 projected to be from existing clients). The average fees for 2023 are $2,891 for business clients, $461 for personal tax (the new minimum going forward will be $500). This has also increased efficiencies, energized the staff, and increased profitability while adding additional capacity. The owner has continued to implement strategic changes resulting in 126% increase in billings through May 2023 (comparing through May 2022).-20% increase in revenue for 2022 and 2023, consistently 16%+ year over year growth -Over 10 high quality staff members, some remote employees -2023 revenue is up $95,000 through September -Loyal and long-term clients with a diverse industry mix -Oct 22- Sept 23 income is $681,431 -Fastest growing city in the US – 3 years in a row -2024 Projections of over $ 900,000Ideal Buyer: The ideal buyer would be well versed in tax and accounting services with individuals and small business clients. The buyer should be outgoing and personable with a client service mindset. An entrepreneurial buyer would do very well to grow this already profitable firm. CPA required. Strong public accounting experience along with good general business knowledge is required. A buyer must have management experience to successfully lead this qualified team. A buyer looking for high growth company will do well in this environment.

SC1002: This growing CPA firm in Greenville is seeking a new CPA owner. With a nice fee structure, year-round income, and a skilled, experienced staff in place, this practice would be great for a CPA (or two!) to go out on their own to become their own boss or could be a great second location for an existing firm. Sellers have increased fees and reduced overhead this past season, resulting in a nice cash flow to owner. The practice can remain in its current location after a sale and sellers are willing to assist with a smooth transition. Revenue breakdown includes: 33% Accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services 29% Income tax preparation services for individual clients 29% Income tax preparation services for business and other clients 1% Tax planning 6% Audits (2), Review (1), Agreed upon procedure (1) 2% Miscellaneous services: Asking $1.0M

Southern Coastal South Carolina CPA Practice - Practice Service Mix: 31% Individual Tax, 38% Business Tax, 16% Accounting/Bookkeeping, 8% Audit/Consulting and 7% Other Services.

Well established CPA practice. Services small businesses and individuals. Practice uses ProSystemFX, ATX and Quickbooks software. Renovated historic office building in great location.Sales Price: $300,000Tax 70%, Accounting 20% and Payroll/Misc 10%. Contact Leon Faris CPA at 800-729-9031 for additional details. Selling practices in the Carolinas for over 38 years! Another EXCLUSIVE opportunity provided by PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SALES.

Well established CPA practice. Services individual tax clients, local businesses. Strong tax and great off season HOA audits. Practice uses ProSeries, EasyAcct and QuickBooks software. Attractive office building with room to expand. Sales Price: $225,000Tax 55%, Accounting 10%, Audits/Reviews 30% and Other Services 5%.Contact Leon Faris CPA at 800-729-9031 or email us at pas@cpasales.com for additional details. Selling practices in the Carolinas for over 38 years! Another EXCLUSIVE opportunity provided by PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SALES.

OVERVIEW - ABA Advisors represents this CPA firm in the Upstate, SC area. The seller is willing to provide transitional assistance to the buyer to help ensure client retention. THE FIRM - The firm has a nice mix of business and individual clients. Accounting, bookkeeping and payroll are about 32% of the firms revenue, individual tax work is 30%, business tax work is 22%, audits and reviews are 6% and general business consulting and tax planning are 10%. The buyer of this firm must be a CPA. BUSINESS ID# SC-0936

OVERVIEW - ABA Advisors represents this accounting/payroll/tax practice located in Sumter, SC. The seller is willing to provide transitional assistance to the buyer to help ensure client retention. THE PRACTICE - The practice has primarily general accounting and payroll business clients (60% of revenue) and individual tax clients (40% of revenue). Average fees are solid for a practice of this size and should net more than 50% to the Buyer that purchases the business. BUSINESS ID# SC-0817

SC1001: The sellers of this Myrtle Beach area CPA firm are approaching retirement and are ready to sell to a CPA buyer. The firm offers a long term loyal client base and a large number of business clients providing year round revenue. The current office space is available for continued lease and sellers are willing to assist with a smooth transition. Revenue breakdown is as follows: 11% Bookkeeping and compilations 31% Payroll services 35% Income tax preparation services for individuals 11% Income tax preparation services for business clients 1% Tax planning 11% Misc - Sales tax, business licenses, state and county filings Asking $350k

Well established CPA practice located in upstate S.C.  Well run firm with above average net.  Services small and medium sized businesses. Individual tax clients in all income brackets.  Experienced staff. For additional information please contact Leon Faris, CPA in our Atlanta office at 770-859-0859.

I have been in business for over 20 years, my focus is primarily in personal and small business tax preparations. I see an average of 2000 clients annually. I'm a very motivated seller. Revenue Break down 100% Tax Preparations (Yes, thats correct you only have to work this business for 3.5 months Drake Software user Asking price $375,000 Including the 1500 sq ft office which is located on 1.3 acre property situated on a major hwy that is undergoing new road construction due to new Interstate exchange being built. Talk about more GROWTH POTENTIAL!!!!.... Including the office asking$575,000, this price will include a clear and clean DEED to the office and its 1.3 acres which has an appraised value of 203,000. There is also an experienced staff who has worked in the business for several tax seasons. In addition to the tax preparation services provided, the owners have developed a secondary business that provides mortgage loan assistance services to the public.

EA practice established in 1999. Great location near I-85 & I-385. Services small business single owner s-corps, professionals, construction industry & real estate agents. Uses QuickBooks, ProSeries, SmartVault and CFS IncTax software. 

Contact Leon Faris, CPA for additional information at 800-729-9031. Another EXCLUSIVE opportunity with PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SALES. Selling practices in the Carolinas for over 33 years!

ABA Advisors represents this CPA practice located in upstate South Carolina. T
The practice revenue is broken down as follows: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Compilations 31%, Individual Tax Returns 39%, Business Tax Returns 27%. Consulting and Misc 3%. There are no audits or reviews.
This CPA practice offers a good mix of individual and business clients with solid average fees for the area and the owner is very flexible regarding transition and the practice has experienced staff in place.

Well established tax office. 650-700 individual returns per year. Only opened during Tax Season and 2 weeks in October. Very small amount of monthly bookkeeping. Need to sell due to health problems.

A CPA practice is available for sale in upsate SC.&nbsp; Revenue is broken down as follows:
39% Accounting &amp; Bookkeeping 34% Individual Tax Returns 21% Business Tax Returns 6% Miscellaneous Consulting
 This practice offers a good mix of individual and business clients with solid average fees for the area. The owner has shown steady, consistent growth the past several years.
The owner is willing to provide transitional assistance.

40 year established Tax practice 3/4 mile  from the fast growing I85 interstate Corrider.  Absentee owners have had other business interests, feel that active involvement could easily grow this tax office back over $100000.  
Asking $67,000

Independant high volume tax practice located in the Aiken, SC area is available for sale.&nbsp; Approximately 2,000 individual and tax returns are undertaken every year with the majority of work performed between January and April.
 This independent tax practice offers a large number of individual clients that have historically shown loyalty to the current owner. This would be a great practice for an accountant providing financial services. Terms are negotiable and the seller seeks an experienced tax preparer that will take care of the clients and staff.

This is a five year old retail tax franchise with excellent earnings supported by a strong operating history. The business is located in West Ashley and has great visibility from a high traffic thoroughfare. The lease is reasonable at only $1375 per month. The franchisor is consistently ranked as a top franchise by major industry trade publications including Entrepreneur, Forbes, Vetrepreneur and Small Business Opportunities magazine.
With over 4,000 offices, it is the fastest growing international income tax service. In addition to training, technical support, tax support and marketing provided by the franchisor, current owners will provide an orientation program customized to their market, staff and customer base.
There is also an experienced staff who has worked in the business for several tax seasons. In addition to the tax preparation services provided through their franchise, the owners have developed a secondary business that provides accounting, payroll and tax services to small businesses.
Their bookkeeping service is the perfect complimentary business to their tax services. The turnkey selling price includes both businesses, the furniture, fixtures and equipment as well as the supplies. This is a truly unique opportunity to own a lucrative income tax preparation business that is complimented by a bookkeeping service in one of the fastest growing communities of Charleston. The area provides the best in low country living, and these businesses provide you with the time to enjoy the many amenities found here

REF	STATE	LOCATION	ANNUAL GROSS $	STATUS	PRIVATE SALE / BROKER

4717	SC	South Carolina	$1,546,117	new	Poe Group Advisors
4663	SC	Columbia	$1,020,000	available	Accounting Biz Brokers
4628	SC	Lowcountry	$700,000	available	ABA Advisors, LLC
4592	SC	Myrtle Beach	$1,014,095	expired	Thrive Financial Group, LLC
4372	SC	Myrtle Beach	$725,000	available	Poe Group Advisors
4046	SC	Greenville	$1,000,000	sold	Accounting Biz Brokers
3987	SC	Southern Coastal SC	$3,510,000	available	PracticePlan Advisors
3736	SC	West Charleston area	$260,000	sold	Professional Accounting Sales
3495	SC	Myrtle Beach-Litchfield area	$305,000	expired	Professional Accounting Sales
3399	SC	Upstate, SC	$550,000	expired	ABA Advisors, LLC
3368	SC	Sumter, SC	$285,000	expired	ABA Advisors, LLC
3295	SC	Myrtle Beach Area	$400,000	sold	Accounting Biz Brokers
2784	SC	Greenville-Spartanburg area	$925,000	sold	Professional Accounting Sales
1715	SC	SUMMERVILLE	$275,000	sold	Private Sale
1413	SC	Greenville area	$226,000	sold	Professional Accounting Sales
1023	SC	Upstate SC Area	$225,000	sold	ABA Advisors, LLC
0833	SC	Hartsville	$125,000	sold	Private Sale
0816	SC	Upstate SC area	$170,000	sold	ABA Advisors, LLC
0704	SC	Spartanburg	$67,000	sold	Private Sale
0703	SC	Aiken	$180,000	sold	ABA Advisors, LLC
0647	SC	Charleston	$120,000	sold	GSBB Services, LLC

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