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50 Year Established West NC CPA Firm (SBA Pre-Qualified)
Business Description
SBA Pre-Qualified! This is a premier opportunity to acquire a highly reputable CPA practice with a 47-year operating history in Haywood County, North Carolina. Since 1978, the firm has grown entirely through word of mouth — no marketing. Clients come to them.
The practice operates in the stable, recession-resistant public accounting market of Western North Carolina, backed by 47 years of reputation and a loyal client base. The firm serves 1,000+ active clients with a 95% retention rate and a diversified revenue base across bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services.
Growing year over year, the practice reached $837,015 in gross revenue for 2025, with Seller's Discretionary Earnings of $487,686. The asking price is $957,000 — a 1.72x SDE multiple.
The staff is experienced and long-tenured. Partner #1 is committed to a smooth transition before retirement. Partner #2 is willing to stay on full-time long-term at the new owner's discretion. This creates the potential for true absentee ownership — a buyer could acquire a fully operational, cash-flowing practice with an experienced operator already in place who knows every client.
The sale includes an established client list, goodwill, and fully equipped office assets. This profitable, turnkey practice is perfectly positioned for a seamless handover to a qualified buyer.
The practice operates in the stable, recession-resistant public accounting market of Western North Carolina, backed by 47 years of reputation and a loyal client base. The firm serves 1,000+ active clients with a 95% retention rate and a diversified revenue base across bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services.
Growing year over year, the practice reached $837,015 in gross revenue for 2025, with Seller's Discretionary Earnings of $487,686. The asking price is $957,000 — a 1.72x SDE multiple.
The staff is experienced and long-tenured. Partner #1 is committed to a smooth transition before retirement. Partner #2 is willing to stay on full-time long-term at the new owner's discretion. This creates the potential for true absentee ownership — a buyer could acquire a fully operational, cash-flowing practice with an experienced operator already in place who knows every client.
The sale includes an established client list, goodwill, and fully equipped office assets. This profitable, turnkey practice is perfectly positioned for a seamless handover to a qualified buyer.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 48
- Facilities & Assets
- Office space is owned by current owner.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The practice operates in the stable, recession-resistant public accounting market of Western North Carolina, backed by 47 years of excellent reputation and a loyal client base. The firm serves 1,000+ active clients with a 95% retention rate and a diversified revenue base.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Growth opportunities include accepting new clients, expanding high-margin advisory services and implementing a digital marketing strategy to capture the region's increasing demand for professional tax and bookkeeping services. Additionally, there is significant potential to increase profitability by leveraging modern practice management software to streamline operations and further scale the existing client base.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- Partner #1 will stay through a smooth transition. Partner #2 is willing to stay on long-term under new ownership at the new owner's discretion.
- Financing Options
- Up to 30% Seller Financing Available For Qualified Buyers
Listing Info
- ID
- 2486519
- Listing Views
- 171
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