Category: Private Equity Blog

Pricing Accounting Practices on EBITDA? Why CPA Firms Are Commanding Higher Multiples and How to Maximize Your Valuation
CPA firms are quietly becoming some of the most sought-after acquisition targets in the lower middle market. And for good reason: recurring revenue, embedded client relationships, and the trusted role...

3 Major Pitfalls of the Letter of Intent in CPA Firm Sales
In the current market, Private equity (PE) firms are increasingly reaching out directly to firm owners, often with heavily contingent (“earnout“) offers and a sense of urgency. Most aim to...

How Private Equity Is Reshaping Accounting Firm Management—And How Traditional Firms Can Compete
The accounting profession is undergoing a seismic shift. Private Equity (PE) is making aggressive moves into the space, shaking up firm structures, operations, and valuations. While the infusion of capital...

Deal Making (M&A) Observations on Private Equity in the Accounting Industry
Always remember – It’s all about the fit. An initial heavy focus on fit rather than the transactional elements of a deal is the best way to approach a potential...

Why are Private Equity Firms Acquiring Accounting Practices? What do they see in our industry?
For a deeper dive into private equity CPA M&A check out our new market update report on the topic! poegroupadvisors.com/cpa-private-equity/ Why are private equity firms flocking to acquire accounting firms?...
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