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

SALES PRICES ARE HEALTHY, VALUING YOUR HARD WORK

IT MAY TAKE LESS TIME THAN YOU THINK

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Practices sold in last three years

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Cents in the dollar average sale multiple (metro, fees > $1m)

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of practice sales in 90 days or less

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?

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

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

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.

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

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.

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Start your selling journey in 3 easy steps

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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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DMY's Market Update is Australia’s leading newsletter on the market for buying and selling practices. It contains all our current practices for sale, the latest market data and insights, as well as regular 'war' stories and tips for buyers and sellers.

Sent out fortnightly (and sometimes more frequently) it goes to over 7,000 accountants, bookkeepers and other industry professionals nationally.

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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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Our Happy Clients

The investment in DMY's services delivered exceptional value.

When selling my accounting practice, I quickly realised the value of having expert guidance throughout the process. DMY's hands-on involvement made all the difference. Thanks to Daniel for facilitating the second round interviews and keeping things focused and relevant. Their structured approach ensured... read more

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DMY delivered exceptional results on every measure.

DMY achieved an excellent result that was great for both vendor and buyer. Their approach generated significantly more interest than I anticipated. There were too many qualified buyers to choose from which was a nice problem to have. Even more impressive was the efficiency of the process which was accomplished... read more

It felt like a miracle, knowing that my clients and team would be well looked after in their new home - I highly recommend Mark and Daniel to any practice owner.

I was not sure I would be able to sell my practice and was impressed from the outset with DMY’s professional and helpful approach. The quality of buyers put forward was excellent and every potential buyer was thoroughly vetted and well-qualified, making our meetings productive and worthwhile. Being... read more

Mark was a valuable sounding board throughout who brought a wealth of expertise and knowledge, and was always thinking one step ahead to help us get to a successful outcome.

We engaged DMY to sell our practice and were extremely happy with their service. Mark and his team were highly professional from start to finish. We were initially surprised at the level of interest they were able to generate amongst both local and interstate buyers. DMY did a great job of filtering... read more

It’s rare to work with advisors who genuinely understand that, in the long run, cultural fit always outweighs commercial fit.

From the very beginning, DMY impressed me with a well-documented Information Memorandum and a clear, structured process which led to more qualified buyers than I could meet — including one who offered above the asking price. But what truly stood out was how well DMY understood that this process... read more

Thanks to DMY, the sale was smooth, professional, and far better than I could have hoped for.

Working with DMY to sell my fully remote bookkeeping practice was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. They took the time to truly understand what I wanted — not just in terms of price, but the kind of buyer who would value my team, honour my clients, and carry forward... read more

They weren’t just focused on finding any buyer – they found the right one, aligning the opportunity perfectly with my goals and values.

From the outset, DMY took the time to really understand what I wanted from the next chapter of my professional life. They weren’t just focused on finding any buyer – they found the right one, aligning the opportunity perfectly with my goals and values. The buyer they found not only agreed... read more

The depth and reach within DMY’s network brought multiple quality buyers to the table.

DMY delivered exceptional results in selling my accounting practice. Seeing the depth and reach within DMY’s network brought multiple quality buyers to the table, and they ultimately found one who met all my commercial terms and was also interested in acquiring an ancillary business. Although the... read more

The result was ideal - our clients experienced a seamless transition, our team found new opportunities, and we achieved excellent value for our practice.

After building our accounting practice over 50 years in Gippsland, we weren’t sure how long it would take to find the right buyer. DMY’s structured approach gave us confidence from the start. They know the Gippsland region extremely well, which clearly helped... read more

DMY's guidance and commercial advice was really valuable ... and I was very happy with Daniel’s professionalism, the outcome, and support received.

I engaged DMY to find a new home for my Brisbane accounting practice so I could retire. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of interested parties DMY were able to attract and happy with how I was supported to find a buyer. The sale price I achieved was as per market rates. I really appreciated... read more

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

THERE ARE PLENTY OF ACTIVE BUYERS LOOKING TO ACQUIRE

SALES PRICES ARE HEALTHY, VALUING YOUR HARD WORK

IT MAY TAKE LESS TIME THAN YOU THINK

We’re numbers people, just like you.
Here are some numbers we’re proud of