CPA Firm M&A Advisory Services

CPA Firm M&A Advisory Services

A quick scan of an accounting industry newsletter, periodical, blog, or other related media will reveal one common trend of business activity – mergers and acquisitions of CPA firms. Progressive CPA firms have readily adopted the M&A strategy to increase and/or enhance revenues; overcome succession planning obstacles; upgrade professional staff and partners; acquire niche and service specialties; expand the firm’s geographic reach; and secure future domination of a particular marketplace. Accountants Advisory Group offers comprehensive M&A advisory services, whether you are seeking an inbound or upward merger.

CPA Firm M&A Advisory Services

Our comprehensive and customized M&A advisory services include:

Assistance in developing an M&A strategy to merge-in or acquire the right firm for your practice.

  • Introductions to M&A candidates that have been pre-qualified to meet your succession planning strategy criteria.

  • Facilitation of meetings and discussions with merger candidates in a progressive and constructive manner.

  • Assistance with valuation issues.

  • Structuring and negotiating the deal term sheet.

  • Assistance with structuring and negotiating the details of the M&A transaction, the M&A agreement and the supplementary agreements.

  • Development of presentations and collateral materials to sell the benefits of merging with your firm, highlighting the differentiating factors for your firm vs. another acquirer.

  • Organizing, planning, and structuring an upward merger.

  • Implementation of public relations and advertising strategies to promote your firm to M&A candidates.

  • Post-merger transitionary advisory services.

Accountants Advisory Group, LLC can assist you in evaluating the right course for your firm, whether it is remaining an independent firm or a merger into a larger firm. Schedule a complimentary M&A consultation and evaluation by contacting Joe Tarasco, Chief Executive Officer and Senior Consultant at joe@accountantsadvisory.com.

Joe Tarasco