What Today’s M&A Market Really Means for Accounting Firms

You’re thinking about making an exit. You also know the accounting industry is attracting strong buyer interest.

What you may not realize is that buyers don’t value accounting practices based on demand alone. Firms that look similar on the surface can receive very different offers for reasons owners don’t see coming.

That’s why we created this analysis: To expose how buyers actually assess accounting firms, and uncover how common assumptions can quietly cost owners millions before a deal is even negotiated.

Inside, we break down:

• How buyers are valuing accounting firms today
• Why firms with similar revenue and profitability can receive very different offers
• What buyers focus on beyond financial statements
• The operational, client, and leadership factors that influence confidence or raise red flags

These are the insights owners need to avoid surprises, protect leverage, and exit on their terms.