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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.

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.

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.

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; Jeff Bell is ABA Advisors Managing Director and&nbsp;he brings a wealth of business and brokerage experience with him.

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This is a unique chance to purchase a premier hybrid cloud CPA company with 5 locations across the US. This firm, which provides services including bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, tax planning, and preparation, runs smoothly with a dependable, diligent, and remote-ready staff. This company is incredibly lean, focused on low operating costs while upholding excellent service standards thanks to a well-developed infrastructure and simplified processes. A lot of the work is divided among employees from all locations, enhancing efficiency.Due to the focus on low operating costs, the owner’s cash flow has increased to about 40%+!This company is perfect for a buyer looking for a well-established, efficiently operated business because of its devoted, experienced workforce and low owner hours. The seller wants to retire, so this is a great opportunity for the appropriate buyer to take over a profitable company that has room for growth. .Highlights: -Increase in cash flow to 40%+ and rising -Owner hours only 1,600 per year! -Highly profitable cloud firm poised and ready for growthIdeal Buyer: The ideal buyer should be capable of managing a remote team and overseeing a firm with virtual operations. An entrepreneurial buyer could easily expand the business by offering additional services, such as advisory, CFO, and controllership support, which are highly desired by the existing client base. The buyer should also be open to periodic travel to visit each location.

Well established tax/ write up firm is a good start up or add on opportunity for another Lake County practitioner or a firm looking for a lake County location. The Practice, which utilizes TaxAct and QuickBooks software, operates out of leased office space that may be assumable. Bilingual fluency is a big plus. Seller will provide a smooth transition after the sale.

This listing is for a quality CPA Firm in the Chicago North Shore Area has in excess of $1.1MM in billings, according to the seller’s historical 2022 information. This CPA Practice primarily offers Tax Preparation Services, with some Audit, Review and Write-Up Services. The Owner wishes to retire, but will stay on for a smooth, satisfactory transition.

Business started in 2015. High volume, simple return tax practice. Tremendous opportunity to offer additional services/profit centers. Seller available for a reasonable transition period.

This highly profitable tax and accounting practice is in a desirable area in the western suburbs of Chicago. The firm is thriving and is expected to returned SDE of 337,000 in 2024. The Practice revenues have doubled in the last seven years with a wide variety of clients. Average fees are strong, and the staff consists of two CPAs, in addition to the seller, as well as an office manager and seasonal support employees. Staff are aware of the sale and the Seller believes that the staff will continue with the new owner. The practice has a blend of individual and business returns with no single client representing over 5% of Revenue.The owner is nearing retirement and wishes to sell to have more flexibility. The seller is very willing to assist in smoothly transitioning the clients to a new owner and is open to various arrangements as a continuing employee or contractor, but not in a firm leadership role.Asking $795,000 ID# IL-2039

IL1005: A nice fee structure, a desirable mix of services, along with a great cash flow to the owner are just a few reasons to take a look at this Lincolnwood CPA firm. The seller is seeking a sale to pursue other business interests and will be available to assist with a smooth transition of the business to a new owner. The seller is seeking a buyer who is a CPA, EA or other experienced tax professional. The office lease is assumable. Revenues include: 65% Monthly accounting and bookkeeping services, including some individual and business tax return billings 35% Income tax preparation services for other individuals and trusts Asking: $250k

IL1003: The sellers of this rural south central Illinois CPA firm are seeking CPA buyer(s) to purchase the firm as a whole or are willing to sell segments separately (see listings IL1003A and IL1003B). With a loyal, long-term clientele, an experienced staff, and a good fee structure, the firm is ready for new ownership. Sellers will be available to assist with a smooth transition and current location is available for sale or lease. Firm revenues include: 7% Accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll 28% Income tax preparation services for individuals 10% Income tax preparation services for business and other clients 54% Audits 1% Miscellaneous ASK: $1.06M

OVERVIEW - ABA Advisors represents this tax and accounting practice located in the Naperville area of the Chicago metropolitan area. The seller wishes to retire and is willing to provide transitional assistance to the buyer to help ensure client retention. (JD) THE PRACTICE - The practice has primarily individual business tax clients, along with a variety of other business returns. Almost all clients drop off information. There is little monthly write‐up work and no audit, review or compilation services provided. Computers and furniture are available as well. This practice presents an opportunity to acquire a tax practice with good average fees. This practice could allow a CPA/EA to strike out on their own or would be a great addition to an existing firm. Business ID: IL-1986

CPA practice located in McHenry County, with annual gross revenues of $275,000, is available for sale.
The practice has a good mix of individual tax clients, business returns, bookkeeping and payroll clients. Average fees are solid for a practice of this size and the cash flow is over 50%.
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This practice is a mixture of Monthly, quarterly accounting and personal and business taxes. The firm is structured in a virtual environment. We maintain a small office with staff and admin able to work from remote/home settings. 

ABA Advisors represents this CPA practice located in SW Chicago, IL. The practice has primarily individual and business tax clients, with a few audit and review engagements. Average fees are high for a practice of this size and the seller&rsquo;s discretionary earnings are approximately 60%. The seller is willing to provide transitional assistance to the buyer to help ensure client retention.

Well-established CPA practice for sale with annual revenues of approximately $500,000 per year. The revenue mix is about 30% individual tax, and 70% business accounting, payroll, and tax services. Office is a month to month lease so can be moved at anytime. Long-term staff in place, owner willing to continue working to assist with transition.

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CPA practice is available in the SW Chicago area.&nbsp; Annual gross revenues of $177,000.
 Revenue breakdown:
Individual Tax Returns&nbsp; 78% Business Tax Returns&nbsp; 22% There are no audits or reviews.
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CHICAGO NORTH SIDE TAX AND ACCOUNTING PRACTICE IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 30 YEARS FOR SALE. 65% TAX 35% ACCOUNTING AND MISC SERVICES

ABA Advisors represents this Accounting and Tax practice located in the Lincoln Way Area. The practice has approximately 340 clients. Revenue breakdown:Business tax work 12% Individual tax work 52% Payroll 10% Accounting/Bookkeeping 26%The sale of this practice presents an opportunity to acquire a book of tax, accounting, and payroll clients with a short term lease. This practice should allow an accountant to strike out on their own or alternatively would be a great addition to an existing firm.Solid practices in similar areas have been selling for multiples from 1.15 to 1.35 times gross billings, plus furniture and equipment.Terms are negotiable and the seller seeks an experienced accountant that will take care of the clients. The seller is open to putting together a deal that makes sense for both parties.In terms of transition the seller is willing to provide transitional assistance to the buyer to help ensure client retention.

REF	STATE	LOCATION	ANNUAL GROSS $	STATUS	PRIVATE SALE / BROKER

4962	IL	Virtual firm	$2,513,947	available	Poe Group Advisors
4947	IL	Lake County	$140,000	available	National Accounting Sales
4788	IL	Chicago North Shore	$1,100,000	expired	Broker (Undisclosed)
4743	IL	Pekin	$186,000	available	Thrive Financial Group, LLC
4637	IL	West Chicago Area	$680,000	available	ABA Advisors, LLC
4590	IL	Lincolnwood	$200,000	sold	Accounting Biz Brokers
4384	IL	Rural South Central Illinois	$1,060,000	sold	Accounting Biz Brokers
4316	IL	Naperville Chicago Metro Area	$370,000	sold	ABA Advisors, LLC
2990	IL	McHenry County	$275,000	sold	ABA Advisors, LLC
2912	IL	Schaumburg	$750,000	expired	Private Sale
1256	IL	Chicago	$150,000	sold	ABA Advisors, LLC
1181	IL	Southwest Chicago Suburbs	$500,000	sold	Private Sale
1046	IL	SW Chicago Suburbs	$450,000	sold	Private Sale
0817	IL	SW Chicago area	$177,000	sold	ABA Advisors, LLC
0748	IL	Chicago North Side	$189,000	sold	Private Sale
0669	IL	SW Chicago Suburbs	$90,000	sold	ABA Advisors, LLC

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