{"id":44337,"date":"2015-11-16t05:00:24","date_gmt":"2015-11-16t10:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/48e130086c.nxcli.net\/?p=44337"},"modified":"2017-08-01t08:13:54","modified_gmt":"2017-08-01t12:13:54","slug":"how-to-sell-your-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2015\/11\/16\/how-to-sell-your-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"how to sell your practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ed<\/a>a broker is an option, but you have things to decide first.<\/strong><\/p>\n

by ed mendlowitz<\/span><\/i>
\nthe 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

question:<\/strong> we are contemplating selling our firm. it\u2019s a difficult decision due to the financial rewards and the enjoyment we get from our work. i am 63 and my wife-partner is 62 and we are not in a hurry.<\/p>\n

more practice doctor q&a: <\/b>why gross is the method for pricing a practice<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>when a client balks at necessary work<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>before you even think about selling your practice<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>how much should you pay to buy, sell or merge an accounting practice?<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>when is it time to merge?<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

we would like to sell to a cpa who would be very committed to this business and our clients, many of whom have been with us for over 20 years. how should we start?<\/p>\n

answer:<\/strong> i don\u2019t think it is too difficult to sell accounting practices \u2013 there seem to be more buyers than sellers. i suggest not \u201cadvertising\u201d that you want to sell, but start meeting with firms about two\u00a0to three\u00a0times (or more) larger than you are so they would be able to absorb your practice comfortably. the meetings now will give you a feel of who is interested and serious in your practice. read more →<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\"ed<\/a>a broker is an option, but you have things to decide first.<\/strong><\/p>\n

by ed mendlowitz<\/span><\/i>
\nthe 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

question:<\/strong> we are contemplating selling our firm. it\u2019s a difficult decision due to the financial rewards and the enjoyment we get from our work. i am 63 and my wife-partner is 62 and we are not in a hurry.<\/p>\n

\n

more practice doctor q&a: <\/b>why gross is the method for pricing a practice<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>when a client balks at necessary work<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>before you even think about selling your practice<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>how much should you pay to buy, sell or merge an accounting practice?<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>when is it time to merge?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

we would like to sell to a cpa who would be very committed to this business and our clients, many of whom have been with us for over 20 years. how should we start?<\/p>\n

answer:<\/strong> i don\u2019t think it is too difficult to sell accounting practices \u2013 there seem to be more buyers than sellers. i suggest not \u201cadvertising\u201d that you want to sell, but start meeting with firms about two\u00a0to three\u00a0times (or more) larger than you are so they would be able to absorb your practice comfortably. the meetings now will give you a feel of who is interested and serious in your practice. read more 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