Sell your CPA practice to the right buyer for a great price

Whether you're looking to exit for the freedom to enjoy the fruits of your labour or looking for a strategic merger to build capacity for growth, we know it can be an overwhelming and sensitive time.

As a proud partner of CPA Australia, DMY can help you find the right fit for your clients, your team, while keeping your professional reputation - and sanity - intact.

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THERE ARE PLENTY OF ACTIVE BUYERS LOOKING TO ACQUIRE

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SALES PRICES ARE HEALTHY, VALUING YOUR HARD WORK

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IT MAY TAKE LESS TIME THAN YOU THINK

It’s time to move on. Now what?

You've built your CPA designation into a thriving practice. You've upheld the highest professional and ethical standards and earned your clients' trust. The professional standing you've worked so hard to establish deserves the same level of expertise and care when it comes to your exit or merger.

  • Want to secure a strong price for your CPA practice?
  • Want your clients and team to be looked after?
  • Not sure how to go about the process?

 

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Let us help you find the right buyer at the right price, faster.

Which of these sound like you?

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You are ready to sell, or merge, your practice on the open market.

2

You don't want to exit but are looking for a merger partner to help fuel your next wave of growth.

3

You're looking for specific support on a direct sale to a third party - for example where you've been approached by another firm and need help getting the deal over the line.

4

You're looking to execute an internal succession by selling all or some of your equity to one of your team.

5

You’re looking at an exit window of the next 2-5 years and want to understand the value of your practice today and opportunities to get it into the best possible shape before going to market.

If this is you, you're definitely in the right place.

Let's Chat

Start your selling journey in 3 easy steps

1

Tell us about your practice and what success looks like for you

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We will outline your options, give you a view of the market and an indicative sale price

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You can then choose to engage us and off we go together…

 

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Our sale process and expertise are geared to getting you the best deal and achieving your ideal outcome

  • We only represent sellers like you - Your CPA designation and professional standing have been your competitive advantage. We understand that what you've built isn't just a business; it's a reputation built on professional standards, ethics, and client service excellence.

 

  • You’ll be guided by us before, during and after the sale - Just as you've maintained your Public Practice Certificate and adhered to high professional standards throughout your career, we maintain the highest standards in representing your interests.

 

  • We cast the net wider - We know the accounting practice landscape and understand what sophisticated buyers are looking for when acquiring practices with strong professional credentials.

 

  • You’ll have confidence in our deep market knowledge and use of data - We understand the unique value drivers of CPA practices, from your client base and service mix to your quality management frameworks.

 

  • We have a transparent and effective sale process - You've built your reputation on transparency and professional integrity. We operate the same way.

 

  • You’ll know where you stand every step of the way - Your professional standing shouldn't be entrusted to just any broker. Working exclusively with the accounting sector, we respect what it takes to build and maintain a successful CPA practice.

 

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DMY Ideal Outcome

Your pathway to a successful outcome

We pride ourselves on regular, clear communication. You'll hear from us every week, and you'll have access to your own customised DMY Dealtracker so you'll always have full visibility of interested buyers and their status at any time throughout the sale process.

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Proud Supporter of CPA Australia Events

DMY has proudly supported CPA Australia for the last five years by sponsoring and speaking at various events across the country. These include Public Practice Forums, Retreats, Webinars, and Discussion Groups, all aimed at helping CPA Members enhance their understanding of the market for buying and selling accounting practices. Our goal is to foster a greater appreciation of the inherent value in the practices they have developed.

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