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plus: a powerful equation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

by joel sinkin
\n<\/em>transition advisors<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

when i teach a cpe class on how to value an accounting firm, the first question people ask is what is the multiple? as you likely know, an accounting firm is traditionally sold on a multiple of revenues.<\/p>\n

the multiple is just one part of the equation and not a place to end \u2013 let alone start \u2013 the valuation process. the overall terms must include factors such as how much money if any up front, how profitable is the acquisition, how long is the retention period that impacts the seller\u2019s balance due based on client retention and how long is the payout period? read more →<\/a><\/p>\n