How to Sell Your Accounting Firm - Earmark Podcast

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Thinking of selling your practice? Join us as serial acquirer Michael Ly shares an insider’s guide to preparing, pricing & selling your accounting firm. Learn how to value your firm for maximum sale price, find the right buyer, negotiate win-wins, protect clients through transition, and structure creative deals - whether nearing retirement or just exploring options. Get practical tips from an active buyer on ensuring a smooth exit on your terms.(Originally recorded on March 26, 2024, on Earmark Webinars+)SponsorShareFile - https://earmarkcpe.promo/sharefileChapters(01:34) - The Evolution of Reconciled: A Modern Accounting Firm (03:29) - Insights on Buying and Selling Accounting Firms (04:00) - Determining the Right Time to Sell Your Accounting Firm (09:25) - Maximizing Your Firm's Value Before Selling (16:34) - Adopting Modern Technology and Billing Models (21:18) - Understanding Firm Valuation and Buyer Insights (26:46) - Strategies for Enhancing Firm Valuation (28:38) - Evaluating Potential Buyers: What to Look For (30:25) - Client Retention and Revenue Strategies Post-Acquisition (34:46) - Valuation Insights: Navigating Firm Sales (39:33) - Optimizing Earn-Out Structures for Sellers (41:58) - Non-Compete Agreements: Protecting Your Business Post-Sale (44:25) - Common Mistakes Sellers Make and How to Avoid Them (48:34) - Tax Optimization Strategies for Selling Your Firm (52:17) - The Future of Accounting M&A Market (54:47) - Closing Remarks and Resources for CPE Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://earmarkcpe.comDownload the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Our Guest, Michael LyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellyTwitter: https://twitter.com/michael_ly_?lang=enLearn more about ReconciledWebsite: https://www.reconciled.com/aboutConnect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/

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This episode was published on May 17, 2024.

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Thinking of selling your practice? Join us as serial acquirer Michael Ly shares an insider’s guide to preparing, pricing & selling your accounting firm. Learn how to value your firm for maximum sale price, find the right buyer, negotiate win-wins,...

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