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Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices For Sale in California

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SBA Pre-Approved Established Notary & Professional Services Business

Colton, CA

This well established notary and professional services business has been serving the community for over 25 years, building a strong and loyal client base rooted in trust and reliability. Located in a...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $87,846

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100% owner financing for qualified local CPA with 15 years experience.

Los Angeles, CA

Westwood, Westside Los Angeles, High Quality CPA Practice for Sale. Well established and well known, high quality sole practitioner CPA located in Westwood on the Westside near UCLA is retiring after...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

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Real EstateWell Established CPA Firm in SLO CA

San Luis Obispo, CA

The Business is a well-established, full-service CPA firm with over 20 years of proven success serving clients nationwide from its San Luis Obispo office. Founded in 2005, the firm has built a strong...

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Sherman Oaks CPA Practice

Sherman Oaks, CA

• The owners are CPAs • This practice was established in 2011 • Less than 10% of clients meet with the seller and staff • Software in use includes Lacerte, QuickBooks • Approximately $823,567 in...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Cash Flow: $978,690

Professional Fiduciary with Rare and Unique Clients

California

This professional fiduciary business, established in 2017, boasts a robust client base across California. Specializing in managing the financial affairs of individuals, this business has developed a...

$435,000

$435,000

Cash Flow: $68,259

Profitable Payroll Processing & Compliance Business – Scalable

Sacramento, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established payroll processing and compliance company with a strong client base and recurring monthly revenue. The company provides full-service payroll...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Motivated Seller - San Diego CPA Practice - Terms & Guarantees

San Diego County, CA

Motivated for a Fast Close- Terms and Guarantees Available for the right buyer. Available to assist with transition during tax season. With an asking price below 2× cash flow, this is a standout...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $188,650

Folsom CPA Firm for Sale

Folsom, CA

Established CPA firm for sale in Folsom, California. This Firm was founded in 2011 and has operated from its current location for nearly 15 years. The Seller is seeking retirement but is willing to...

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

Cash Flow: $958,358

Redwood City CA CPA Practice for Sale, Available after 4/15

San Mateo County, CA

This well-established certified public accounting practice represents a compelling acquisition opportunity for qualified professionals seeking to acquire or build on an existing practice. Founded in...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $229,000

40 Year Profitable Bookkeeping & Tax Services Firm

San Diego County, CA

Take over a well-established bookkeeping and tax services firm with a trusted reputation built over more than 40 years in business. The owner is preparing for retirement, creating an excellent...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $90,135

Encino CPA Firm for Sale

Encino, CA

CPA firm for sale in Encino, CA Ref# ENO125. This CPA Seller has 35 years of practice experience and is ready to transition into retirement. The Seller is open to assisting the Buyer on a part-time or...

$895,000

$895,000

Cash Flow: $348,384

Virtual San Francisco Bay Area CA CPA Practice for sale - after 4/15

San Francisco County, CA

Established Virtual CPA Practice - San Francisco Bay Area This well-established virtual accounting and tax practice represents a compelling acquisition opportunity for qualified professionals seeking...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $459,000

Est. 40 year Tax, Accounting, and Payroll Practice $1,500,000 Revenue

Orange, CA

Strongly prefer a CA CPA owner operator who lives in Orange County CA, this is not meant to be a passive investment The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1985 • Software in use...

$1,875,000

$1,875,000

Tax & Books specializing in Automotive

San Diego, CA

Owner would love to sell the business but would love to continue to work for the business and the new owner. 30 years of tax experience....

$400,000

$400,000

Established, Turn-Key Staffing & Recruiting Business (2 Locations)

San Bernardino County, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire two established, turn-key staffing and recruiting offices backed by one of the most respected national organizations in the staffing industry. This system combines...

$550,000

$550,000

EBITDA: $290,000

Steven D Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA

Restaurant Realty Company

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.

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High Fee CPA Firm with owner Staying on 3-5 years

California

-Exceptional Reputation: Known for concierge-level service, rapid responsiveness, and deep client care. -Premium Fee Structure: With 82% focused on tax returns they command high fees due to premium...

$2,450,000

$2,450,000

Walnut Creek CPA Book of Business

Contra Costa County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2006 • Seller is willing to provide compensated contract work after the sale to support the buyer and help ensure strong client retention •...

$260,000

$260,000

San Diego County CPA Firm for Sale

San Diego, CA

CPA firm for sale in San Diego County, CA. This well-established and highly profitable practice has operated in the same location for the past 12 years. The sale includes the full practice, and the...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $575,117

Business Accounting Services Firm

Santa Clara County, CA

Accountants, Bookkeepers, Controllers, Advisors This business, a San Jose Metro Area financial services firm, offers comprehensive outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, controllership, and advisory...

$795,000

$795,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Woodland Hills, CA CTEC Practice for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

• The owner is a CTEC • This practice was established in 2001 • Software in use includes Drake • Approximately $293,000 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (69 clients) • Approximately $9,600 in annual...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $232,037

Established CPA firm with Large Team and Real Estate Niche

California

Key Strengths & Opportunities ? Strong Financial Performance: $2.5M projected 2025 revenue with steady 10%+ annual fee increases. ? Leadership Continuity: Two junior partners staying post-sale ensure...

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

Inglewood, CA CTEC Tax Practice for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

• The owner is a CTEC • This practice was established in 2004 • Software in use includes ATX • Approximately 1,200 individual tax returns with an average fee of $354 per return • Approximately 25...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $283,500

High Desert CPA Firm for Sale

Kern County, CA

CPA Firm for Sale – Southeast Kern County, CA. This well-established CPA firm has been serving the Southeast Kern County region for approximately 35 years. The owners are now preparing for retirement...

$415,000

$415,000

Cash Flow: $181,306

Southern California Firm Serving High-Net-Worth Clients

California

-Projected revenue of $1,700,000 for 2025 -Well-established real estate niche -Fantastic location between Los Angeles and San Diego This 2-partner boutique firm specializes in serving high-net-worth...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

Encino EA Firm for Sale

Encino, CA

Well-established EA firm in Encino, CA for sale. Serving a loyal, long-term client base that includes many clients in the entertainment industry; the Seller is an experienced Enrolled Agent who enjoys...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $224,192

Individual Tax Preparation

Corona, CA

Book of Individual Tax Clients. 85 Individual Tax Clients with average prep fee of $315. All returns are prepared on Lacerte Tax Software. Approximately 1/3 are in person tax appointments others are...

$32,500

$32,500

Cash Flow: $27,000

Virtual Carpinteria, CA CPA Practice for Sale

Santa Barbara County, CA

Seller is only open to an established practitioner located in southern California. • The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2005 • No clients meet with the seller in person; all are...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $119,035

Manteca (San Joaquin County) CPA Practice - Motivated Seller - Terms &

San Joaquin County, CA

Motivated Seller - Terms and Guarantees Available • The partners are CPAs - one partner willing to stay on with new buyer • The sellers prefer a buyer located in San Joaquin County or neighboring...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $332,000

Santa Rosa CA EA Tax Practice for Sale - Available after 4/15

Sonoma County, CA

• The owner is an EA • This practice was established in 2017 • Seller prefers a buyer located in the Marin, Sonoma or Mendocino Counties • Software in use - Lacerte • Approximately 258 individual tax...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $104,000

High-Profitability Book of Business For Sale!

California

-Cash flow exceeding 90% -Owner hours approx. 1,500 per year -Premium average fees This well-curated book of business presents a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking exceptional profitability and a...

$800,000

$800,000

Novato CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale

Marin County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1994 • Software in use includes prosystem fx • Seller prefers a buyer located in the Marin, Sonoma or Mendocino Counties • Approximately $20,000...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $129,000

Murrieta, CA CPA Practice for Sale

Riverside County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2009 • Software in use includes Lacerte, QuickBooks, CFS • Approximately $100,200 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (40 clients) •...

$975,000

$975,000

Cash Flow: $466,026

Lodi CA, (San Joaquin County) Tax & Bookkeeping Practice for Sale

San Joaquin County, CA

• This practice was established in 1975 • Seller prefers a local buyer fluent in Spanish or with staff who speak Spanish • Software in use includes UltraTax, Datatech & Crosslink • Approximately...

$410,000

$410,000

Cash Flow: $137,000

Calabasas, CA CPA Practice for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2001 • Software used is Lacerte • Approximately $36,000 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (14 clients) • Approximately 585 individual tax...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $302,420

Lodi, CA CPA Practice for Sale

San Joaquin County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1985 and incorporated in 2003 • Seller prefers a buyer located in the greater Sacramento area • Software in use includes UltraTax, Fixed Assets...

$720,000

$720,000

Cash Flow: $193,102

Davis, CA CPA Practice for Sale - available after 4/15

Yolo County, CA

Seller prefers a local buyer as clients are not serviced remotely • The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2005 • Software in use includes Lacerte, QuickBooks, MS Office, CFS Tax Tools...

$860,000

$860,000

Cash Flow: $356,000

Fresno CPA Firm for Sale

Fresno, CA

CPA firm for sale in Fresno, CA. ref # FRE124. The firm was established by the Seller in 2000 and has operated in its current location for the past ten years. The office is situated in an upscale,...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $172,458

Grass Valley, CA EA Practice for Sale

Nevada County, CA

• The owner is an EA • This practice was established in 2017 • Seller prefers a buyer located in greater Sacramento CA area • Practice supported by trained and dedicated staff willing to stay on with...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $112,000

Redding, CA CPA Practice for Sale - Available after 4/15

Shasta County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1995 • Software in use includes Lacerte, QuickBooks, TValue, ATB, CFS, Excel, Word Perfect • Approximately $25,000 in annual revenue, via...

$315,000

$315,000

Cash Flow: $112,800

Oakland, CA EA Practice for Sale

Alameda County, CA

• The owner is an EA • Staff of 3 full time bookkeepers willing to stay on • Over $400,000 in reoccurring revenue • Centrally located in the Oakland/San Francisco corridor (580/880) • This practice...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $454,000

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Novato CA CPA Practice for Sale

Novato, CA

• The owner is a CPA and prefers to sell to a CPA • The seller prefers a local buyer • This practice was established in 1991 • Software in use includes UltraTax, QuickBooks, CFS (Payroll) 2024 revenue...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $344,000

Buy or Sell an Accounting Business and Tax Practice in California
Market OverviewListed for Sale
Number of Businesses Analyzed36
Median Asking Price$492,500
Median Reported Revenue$392,500
Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$200,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$325,000$492,500$811,250

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$210,105$115,518
Median$392,500$200,000
Upper Quartile$733,617$340,192

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller’s discretionary earnings of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile1.041.93
Median1.252.46
Upper Quartile1.523.17
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FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an Accounting Business and Tax Practice in California?

The median asking price for an established Accounting Business and Tax Practice in California is $492,500, though prices range from under $325,000 to well over $811,250.

How much do Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices in California is $392,500 and owners earn a median of $200,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an Accounting Business and Tax Practice?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices in California, revenue multiples range from 1.04 to 1.52, with a median of 1.25. Earning multiples range from 1.93 to 3.17, with the median at 2.46. This means the typical Accounting Business and Tax Practice in California may ask for around 1.25 times its annual revenue, and 2.46 times its annual owner earnings.

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