{"id":88501,"date":"2021-09-13t22:06:20","date_gmt":"2021-09-14t02:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/?p=88501"},"modified":"2021-11-29t23:27:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30t04:27:38","slug":"is-private-equity-the-new-source-of-growth-capital-for-cpa-firms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2021\/09\/13\/is-private-equity-the-new-source-of-growth-capital-for-cpa-firms\/","title":{"rendered":"analysis: is private equity the new source of growth capital for cpa firms?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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eyes wide open:<\/strong> esposito and zecca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

the details matter. go in with eyes wide open.<\/strong><\/p>\n

by dom esposito<\/a> and anthony zecca<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

from time to time, we hear news in the profession about private equity transactions occurring within the ranks of midsized to larger cpa firms. just recently, eisneramper did such a transaction with towerbrook capital partners.<\/p>\n

more on private equity for cpa firms:<\/strong><\/p>\n

exclusive:\u00a0 ceo charly weinstein explains the private equity deal<\/a><\/p>\n

flash briefing webinar: a \u201ccall to arms\u201d after eisner private equity deal, with dom esposito and anthony zecca<\/a><\/p>\n

analysis by esposito and zecca: how outside capital can remake cpa firms<\/a><\/p>\n

eisneramper gets private equity backing<\/a><\/p>\n

esposito<\/strong> is author of “8 steps to great: driving success at the world\u2019s largest cpa firms and how to apply the lessons at firms of all sizes<\/a>.” more by\u00a0 dom esposito here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

zecca<\/strong> is the author of “leading from the edge \u2013 the new growth handbook with bonus toolkit<\/a>.” more by anthony zecca here<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

while at first glance, a private equity infusion could appear to be an effective growth and wealth creation vehicle for cpa firms, there are elements of structure, due diligence, and corporate governance to be considered.<\/p>\n

historically, private equity firms have found midsized to larger cpa firms somewhat attractive investments because they are predominantly annuity-based. cpa firms within the $30m-$40m revenue range seem to be the most appealing although there have been smaller transactions as well as larger ones. private equity firms are attracted to these cpa firms because:<\/p>\n