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BUSINESS BROKERAGE, INC.. is California's leading accounting and tax practice broker. We have brokered over 1,800 practices over the last 40 years. Call us to discuss: How to buy a practice; How to sell a practice; How to retire with "top dollar" for your practice and stream of income; How to retire and fund your defined benefit pension plan.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Listings as of December 07, 2024
Lee Ribolin, Broker 800-727-4272 / lee@go2bbi.com
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CPA PRACTICE#115013LOS BANOS
$1,450,000 GROSS. Tax 57% ($955 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkkpg. 31% ($9,190/Yr Avg.); Comps/Rev, Consulting, Misc 13%. Ofc bldg. available to lease or buy (eventually relocatable) No in-person appts. for 75%+ of tax clients. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Support.

CPA PRACTICE#112113FRESNO
$1,288,905 GROSS. Tax 39% ($876 Avg. fee); Write-up /Acctg. for Bus. Clients\' tax prep. 43% ($10,193 Yr. Avg. fee); Other 18% (Consulting, Fiduciary, Qtrly. Reports, Comps/Rev, misc.). 7.36% Billings (Revenue) increase in 2023. Lease available or relocatable. No in-person appts. for 50-60% of tax clients. Excellent staff. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#110724SACRAMENTO
$1,075,000 GROSS. Tax 56% ($892 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkpg. 43% ($4,089/Yr. Avg), Consulting 1%. Excellent staff. No meetings for 90% of tax clients. Relocatable when lease expires 8/3125. Good mo. cashflow year round. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#178023SAN MATEO COUNTY
$800,000 GROSS. Tax 83% ($716 Avg); Write-up 12% ($7,004/Yr. Avg); Other 5%. High Net: 82%. Annual revenue growth of ~8% - 10%. Indiv. /1040 clients’ Avg. Income: $277K. No in-person appts. for 80% of clients. Sellers available to work for new owner and offer Terms, Guarantee, Transition Support

CPA PRACTICE#163222SAN JOSE
$750,000 GROSS. 4%+ increase over 2023. Tax 82% ($567Avg); Bkkpg. 12% ($5,176Yr. Avg); Other 7%. 58% Net. No in person appts. for 70% of clients. Lease space in Seller-owned bldg. or relocatable. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#173023PLEASANT HILL/ WALNUT CREEK
$730,000 GROSS. Tax 68% ($1,120 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkpg 13% ( $3,431 Yr/ Avg. fee); Consulting/Misc, P/R 19%. Net 57% (higher for buyer with an existing practice). No appts. for 90% of tax clients. Retain Seller\'s office or relocatable. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Sold

CPA PRACTICE#159024NW ALAMEDA COUNTY/ EMERYVILLE AREA
$532,025 GROSS. Tax 86% ($776 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkpg. 24% (55 clients; $2,027/Yr. Avg.); Misc. 3%. No employees; 4 partners perform all services. At least 2 available to work for new owner (will ensure high client retention). Est. Net 58%. No in-person appts. for 60% of tax clients. Relocatable or retain current office. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#160024SF BAY AREA & SONORA
$500,000 GROSS. Tax: 78% ($1,040 Avg. fee); Other (Audits, Consulting, Prior Yr. Tax Invoices) 22%. Net: 64%, but much higher if Sonora ofc. isn\'t retained. No meetings for 99% of tax clients (majority of clients are in the Bay Area). Excellent oppty. to expand your practice. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CPA & CTEC#155622OAKMORE/ PIEDMONT AREA
$480,636 GROSS. (Available to buyer). Tax 100% ($903 Avg); High Net 64% (higher if buyer has an existing practice). Ofc. in upper-income area. Lease negotiable or relocatable. No appts. for 90% of tax clients. AGI: $204K. Sellers very motivated. 2 partners available to work part-time. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#146524MODESTO
$465,000 GROSS. Tax 55% ($476 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkpg. 23% ($2,865/Yr. Avg.); P/R, Consulting 22%. No in-person meetings. for 80% of tax clients. Steady Revenue increase (2023: 19%+ & 2024: 9%+). . Seller-owned bldg. available (purchase or rent; relocatable after at least 1 year). Excellent staff. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

E.A. TAX & BOOKKPG PRACTICE#145014CAMPBELL/GREATER SAN JOSE AREA
$460,000 GROSS. Tax 90% ($682 Avg. fee): Bkkpg. 10% (9 clients, $4,833/Yr. Avg. Net 72%. Relocatable. No in-person meetings for 79% of clients. Good mo. cashflow year round. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#141124SAN FRANCISCO FINCL. DISTRICT
$411,700 GROSS. (Available to buyer). Spin-off of a book of tax clients. High Avg. Fee: $1,730. To be relocated to Buyer\'s office. Est. 95% Net. 98% of clients have no meeting. Excellent oppty. to expand your practice. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#140014SUNNYVALE/ SANTA CLARA AREA
$400,656 GROSS. Tax 90% ($964 Avg. fee); Comps/Reviews 10% (6 clients, $6,350/Yr. Avg.). Seller available to assist with Comps/Reviews. No in-person meetings for 90% of clients.. Good year-round cash flow. Lease available (Seller-owned bldg) or relocate to your office. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Sold

CPA PRACTICE#140024PLEASANTON
$400,000 GROSS. Tax 91% ($1,197 Avg. fee); Write-up 9% ($2,500/Yr. Avg). 58% Net, but since the practice may be relocated, the Net will be much higher for a buyer with an existing practice. 2 Tax Prep/Bkkpr. employees available, want to stay. No mtgs. for 95% of tax clients. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Sold

TAX & BOOKKEEPING#135424VALLEJO
$356,000 GROSS. Tax 38% ($504 Avg. fee); Bookkpg. 61% ($3,728/Yr. Avg.); Misc. 1%. No meetings for 99% of tax clients. Relocatable to buyer\'s office, but prefer if buyer retains seller\'s office 1-2 years for highest level of client retention. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#137624LODI
$330,932 GROSS. Tax 90% ($1,543 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkpg. 8% (7 clients, $3,981/Yr. Avg.); Misc. 1%. High income clients, including Agribiz, high growth potential. Net 72%. No in-person appts. for 1/3 of tax clients. Seller & spouse available P-T 1st tax season. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#133024HAYWARD
$330,000 GROSS. Tax 36% ($800 Avg. fee); Write-up 64% ($6,364/Yr. Avg). Net 66%. Since Seller works from home & practice needs to be relocated, the buyer can expect a much higher Net. No in-person meetings for 99% of clients. 1 employee (Accountant) handles all bookkpg & wants to remain. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#135123EL DORADO COUNTY: CAMERON PARK/ FOLSOM AREA
$320,000 GROSS. Tax 74% ($1,040 Avg. fee): Write-up (Assoc. w/Tax Prep) 7% ( $9,499/Yr. Avg); Payroll 7% (6 clients, $4,054/Yr Avg). Practice may be relocated to Buyer\'s office. Est. Net 70%+. No in-person appts. for 45% of tax clients. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Assistance.

E.A. TAX & BOOKKPG PRACTICE#128824REDDING
$290,000 GROSS. Tax 89% ($295 Avg. fee); Acctg/Bkkpg. 11% ($2,552/Yr. Avg); Misc. .03%. 70% Net, 13% to 16%+ revenue increase/yr. No meetings for 78% - 95% of tax clients. Relocatable or retain Seller\'s office. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#128523SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
$285,000 GROSS. Tax 69% ($969 Avg.); Bookpg/Payroll 31% ($3,626/Yr. Avg). High Net 90%. No in person appts. for 95% of tax clients. Seller works from home so need to relocate to buyer\'s office. Uses Lacerte & QB. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

E.A. TAX & BOOKKPG PRACTICE#128224 BERKELEY
$282,763 GROSS. (Available to buyer). Spin-off of approx. 76% of practice. Tax 49% ($799 Avg. fee); Bkkpg. 42% ($6,458/Yr. Avg); IRS Consult. 9%. Net 81% (may be lower if employees need to be replaced). No meetings for 99% of tax clients. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Assistance.

E.A. TAX & BOOKKPG PRACTICE#117024Mariposa County
$170,000 GROSS. Tax 82% ($515 Avg. fee): Bkkpg. 17% ($776/Yr. Avg); Other 0. 5%. No tax appts for 20%. Need to retain Seller’s ofc. for client retention. Good oppty for a 2nd office or relocation for buyer interested in change of seasons, outdoor activities, raising a family, etc. Terms, Guarantee, Transition.

E.A. TAX PRACTICE#111922MENDOCINO
$130,000 GROSS. Tax 100% ($390 Avg). High Net 72% (higher for buyer with an existing practice). Relocatable or retain Seller’s office. No in person Appts. for 60% of clients. Good Terms, Guarantee & Transitional Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#112524SAN RAMON - TRI VALLEY AREA
$120,701 GROSS. Tax 99% ($2,398 Avg. fee; Other 1%. Retirement due to health issues. Net 67%. Since practice is relocatable, adjusted Net will be 85%+. 1040 clients\' Avg. Income $155K-$235K. Relocatable or lease possibly available. High growth opportunity. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Under Contract

E.A. TAX PRACTICE#109824NAPA COUNTY
$98,165 GROSS. 100% Tax ($418 Avg. fee). Est. Net 90%+ for buyer with a practice. Many clients live in city of Napa; relocatable to nearby cities. No appts. for 50% of clients. Great opportunity to grow your practice. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

E.A. TAX PRACTICE#107923WALNUT CREEK
$79,000 GROSS. Tax 95% ($789 Avg. fee); Consulting 5%. 94% Net. No in-person appts. for 90% of clients. Seller works from home; practice to be relocated to buyer’s office. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Assistance.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Listings as of December 07, 2024
Craig Van Laningham, Agent 800-274-4272 / craig@go2bbi.com
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CPA PRACTICE#217124TORRANCE
$1,800,000 GROSS. Tax 64% ($1,801 Avg. fee); Write-up/Acctg. 18% ($15,550/Yr Avg); Comps/Reviews/Audits 18%. Net 61%. No meetings for 85% of tax clients. Excellent staff & Seller also available, if needed. 4-5%+ Revenue growth/yr. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#216924PALM DESERT/ RANCHO MIRAGE AREA
$1,695,000 GROSS. Tax 59% ($1,331 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkpg. 28% ($8,765/Yr. Avg.); Other 13%. Seller available to work for new owner, if needed. Experienced, robust staff, but practice is currently overstaffed; good for a buyer with an existing practice - if looking for extra staff. No meetings for 80% of tax clients. Great location -lease expires 1/31/2026. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#213522IRVINE
$1,500,000 GROSS. Tax 69% ($1,985 Avg); Other (Consulting, Projections, F/S Audits) 31%. Net 62% & 10-11% Growth/Yr . Excellent staff. No appts: 90% of tax clients. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Sold

CPA PRACTICE#214323WEST L.A.
$1,450,000 GROSS. (2024 Est.). Tax /Write-up Billings Combined. Approx. 93% Tax, 7% Write-up/Acctg. ($1,190 Avg. fee). Est. Net 63%. No meetings for 97% of tax clients. Excellent Staff. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#210422WHITTIER
$1,214,459 GROSS. Tax 86% ($685 Avg); Other (Consulting, Entity Formation, etc) 14%. High Net 86%, Relocatable. Currently 70% Virtual appts. (Could be transitioned to 100% virtual). 100% of clients pre-submit tax info. prior to appt. Excellent oppty. to add services like Bkkpg. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Sold

CPA PRACTICE#211023NEWPORT BEACH
$1,045,000 GROSS. Tax 100% ($1,917 Avg. Fee). Net 49% (if retain Seller’s ofc.). Mo-Mo. rent/ relocatable within reason. Outstanding staff, CPA’s work remote. No appts for 80-90% of clients. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Support.
Sold

CPA PRACTICE#210824MONTEREY PARK/ ALHAMBRA
$1,043,000 GROSS. Tax 46% ($1,228 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkpg. 48% ($3,846/Yr. Avg); Compilations 6%. Excellent staff. No in-person appts. for 85% of tax clients. Chinese buyer with strong experience & who speaks Mandarin highly preferred. Terms, Guarantee, Transition Assistance.
Under Contract

CPA TAX PRACTICE#298124TUSTIN
$981,676 GROSS. 100% Tax/Business Services/Consulting (combined). $1,273 Avg. fee. Net 97%. Practice to be relocated to Buyer\'s office. No meetings for 99% of clients. Seller available first tax season, as needed. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Sold

CPA PRACTICE#293024LAGUNA HILLS/ SO. O.C.
$930,000 GROSS. Tax 94% ($692 Avg. fee); Write-up/Acctg. 6% (3 semi-annual clients: $19,000/Yr. Avg). High Net 78%. No meetings for 50% of tax clients. Mo-Mo Lease currently or relocate to your office. Seller available to work for new owner. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CPA PRACTICE#279524IRVINE
$781,497 GROSS. Tax 76% ($944 Avg. fee); Write-up /Bkkpg. 16% (8 clients, $15,625/Yr. Avg.); Other 8% (P/R, Reviews, Audits, Tax Resolution, Sales Tax Prep). 52% Net, but much higher for a buyer with a practice, if relocated. No in-person meetings for 55% of tax clients. Seller available/ prefers to work for new owner. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Under Contract

CPA PRACTICE#272924PALOS VERDES / REDONDO BEACH / TORRANCE
$720,300 GROSS. Tax 96% ($1,329 Avg. fee); Write-up/acctg. 4% ( 7 clients. $1,643/Yr. Avg.). 6% non-transferable or seller to retain of $760K total gross. No in-person meetings for 95% of clients. Excellent staff. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Offer Accepted

CPA PRACTICE#245324NO O.C./ BREA AREA
$453,200 GROSS. Tax 96% ($701 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkpg. 4% (4 clients, $5,050/Yr. Avg. fee). Practice to be relocated to Buyer\'s office> This will eliminate a majority of the Seller\'s expenses; Est. Net of 75%. No in-person appts. for 50% of tax clients. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Sold

CPA PRACTICE#238224WOODLAND HILLS
$381,850 GROSS. Tax 61% ($4,137 Avg. fee); Write-up 4% (1 annual client, $14,150 Avg/Yr); 2 Comps. 35%+ ($13,435/Yr. Avg). Outstanding oppty. for the right buyer. Buyer must be competent doing GAAP Financing Statements. Net 96%; Seller works from home & low expenses. No in-person meetings for 98% of tax clients. Transitional Support included.

CPA PRACTICE#236424PASADENA
$365,000 GROSS. Tax 81% ($1,785 Avg. fee); Tax /Advisory 19%. Net 82%. Mo-Mo lease & practice may be relocated, so a higher Net can be expected. No in person tax appts. for 90% of clients. Outstanding oppty. to expand your practice. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.

CTEC TAX & BKKPG PRACTICE#238724COVINA/ W. COVINA/ AZUSA
$362,951 GROSS. Tax 25% ($578 Avg. fee); Bkkpg. 52% ($2,598/Yr. Avg.); Misc + Payroll 24%. 74% Net. Relocatable to Buyer\'s office. 2 employees available, prefer to stay (including Bkkpg, P/R employee). Good year-round cashflow. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Under Contract

TAX & ACCTG. PRACTICE#230224RANCHO MIRAGE
$330,000 GROSS. (2024 Est). Tax 96% ($603 Avg. fee); Acctg/Bkkpg. 4% (3 clients, $4,800/Yr. Avg.). 71% Net. No in-person appts. for 85% of clients. Practice can be relocated or perfect space to merge another practice into. Excellent Terms, Guarantee, Transition.

CPA PRACTICE#226023SAN DIEGO - LA MESA AREA
$260,000 GROSS. Tax 71% ($549 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkpg. 29% (10 clients, $7,600/Yr. Avg). No meetings for 98% of clients. Retain Seller’s ofc. or relocate w/prior notice. Terms, Guarantee, Transition.
Under Contract

E.A. TAX PRACTICE#228724LONG BEACH/ BIXBY KNOLLS/ LAKEWOOD AREA
$216,415 GROSS. Sale of 100% of the \"virtual: tax clients (no in-person meetings). $676 Avg. fee. Relocate to Buyer\'s office. 94%+ Net. about 90%. Fees increased yearly. High growth opportunity. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Sold

CPA PRACTICE#222024SAN CLEMENTE (O.C./ L.A./ VENTURA CLIENTS)
$212,521 GROSS. Tax 62% ($1,846 Avg. fee); Write-up/Bkkpg 38% (2 Mo. clients, $48,828/Yr. Avg). Net 88%. No meetings for 100% of clients. Practice to be relocated to buyer\'s office. Great opportunity to expand your practice. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Offer Accepted

CPA PRACTICE#218823TUSTIN /SANTA ANA AREA
$177,100 GROSS. (Seller to retain about 20%, not reflected in listing). Tax 88% ($1,186 Avg. fee); Write-up 9% ($5,567/Yr. Avg.); Compilations, 3%. Net 81% Need to relocate to Buyer\'s office. No in-person appts. for 80-85% of clients. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Sold

CPA PRACTICE#214624PASADENA/ SO. PASADENA AREA
$146,999 GROSS. Spin-off of approx. 64% of practice. Majority Tax + 4 Write-up/Bkkkpg. clients. Combined Avg. Fee: $2,227. High Net of 96% (no assets, staff or lease to acquire). Relocate within a reasonable distance. No in-person meetings for 65% of tax clients. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Offer Accepted

CPA TAX PRACTICE#206924ORANGE COUNTY
$69,785 GROSS. Spin-off of a book of tax clients, about 71% of the Gross. Avg. fee $793. Net 94% (approx.). No meetings for 100% of clients. Great opportunity to expand your practice. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Under Contract

CPA PRACTICE#206424SOUTH O.C. /LAGUNA NIGUEL AREA
$64,164 GROSS. Tax 100%. ($683 Avg. fee). Sale of a book of tax clients, about 70% of Gross. 96% Net. Easy addition to grow your practice. Relocate to Buyer\'s office. No meetings for 96% of clients. Terms, Guarantee, Transitional Assistance.
Under Contract

At a difficult time for our family because of my husband’s health, David did an excellent job in finding qualified buyers for my husband’s CPA practice. He handled the negotiations and the practice was sold in a timely fashion. We could not have done this without David’s help. Maureen Carlisto.

Robert Carlisto, CPA

Robert Carlisto, CPA,
Laguna Hills, CA & Professor, CSUF