Well-Established CPA Firm Partnership Buy-In

This is a partnership opportunity, not a full sale. The sellers are offering a 50% ownership interest now, with the buyer joining as a working partner. A structured, phased buyout of the three partners follows over time, leading to eventual 100% ownership. The structure, timeline, and terms are flexible and can be discussed directly with the sellers.

This is a well-established, CPA-owned accounting practice in Central Indiana, within convenient reach of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The full-service tax practice is weighted toward higher-value corporate and individual work, with a separately managed bookkeeping division, serving a loyal, diversified client base. Client concentration is low: no single client represents a meaningful share of revenue. Three equity partners lead the firm, supported by an experienced, client-facing team. The practice operates fully in the cloud, so its owners and staff can work from anywhere. 

Annual revenue reached approximately $3.93 million in the most recent year and has grown steadily each year, generated across corporate, individual, and specialty tax, tax advisory, a tracked bookkeeping division, and a smaller volume of compilations and reviews. Growth is almost entirely referral-driven: roughly 95 percent of new clients arrive through warm referrals from a deep network of financial advisors and satisfied clients, in a market where quality accountants are in short supply and demand outpaces the firm’s capacity. The sellers are committed to a smooth, well-supported transition and are open to a consulting arrangement that preserves continuity for clients and staff.

For an Established Firm

For an established firm, private-equity-backed platform, or investor, this is a strategic partnership rather than a bolt-on acquisition. Acquiring a 50% interest brings a diversified, low-concentration client base, a full tax practice paired with a separately managed bookkeeping division, an experienced and long-tenured client-facing team, and a fully cloud-based platform that makes integration straightforward. The three partners remain active and continue to drive referred work, and the phased buyout provides a clear path to full ownership on a timeline that can be structured to fit the buyer.

For a First-Time Buyer

For an individual stepping into ownership, whether an experienced professional or a capable, earlier-career CPA the partners can mentor, the partnership buy-in offers a rare on-ramp: acquire a 50% stake, become a working partner from the first day, and grow into full ownership through a structured buyout as the partners transition out. The three partners intend to stay on for a multi-year period, providing hands-on mentorship, continuity of client and referral relationships, and a stable foundation. The ideal candidate is a CPA (an Indiana CPA certificate is recommended) with client-facing experience and comfort across bookkeeping, tax advisory, and non-profit tax work.

Above all, the sellers are looking for a partner who fits the firm’s culture and will take good care of its clients and staff. The 50% ownership structure, the buyout schedule, and the transition timeline are all open for discussion, and the sellers welcome conversations with both firm and individual buyers to shape terms that work for everyone.