Monday, August 27, 2012

Updated: How Much Is Your Florida Accounting Business Worth?

A question on the top of every business owner’s mind is, “how much is my business worth?”

With tax season end approaching, I thought this would be a good time to update you on accounting business sales throughout Florida and give you some data regarding sales and pricing. Here are some numbers for you to ponder:

I researched sales of Bookkeeping, Tax Practices, and CPA Firms sold in the last four years by Business Broker of Florida Association members. In order to not skew ratios, I only utilized companies with sales revenue between $90k and $360K.


  • 38 = the number of accounting/CPA/bookkeeping businesses sold in the last four year by the Business Broker of Florida Association members with the revenue range cited above.

  • $166,297= the average revenue of the 38 sold accounting businesses.

  • $170,737 = the average sold price of the 38 sold accounting businesses.

  • $90,476= the average owner benefit generated in each sold accounting business.

  • 0.994 = the revenue multiple (sold price divided by revenue) of the 38 sold accounting businesses.

  • 2.1 = the owner benefit multiple (sold price divided by owner benefit) of the 38 sold accounting businesses.

  • 72% = the average percentage down payment of the 38 sold accounting businesses.

  • 147 = the average number of days on the market of the 38sold accounting businesses.

  • What does this mean?

    In spite of a more conservative and cash strapped buying clientele, they are still selling quickly compared to many other industries. If you have been contemplating selling your accounting or bookkeeping business, now is a great time! Please contact me for a no obligation discussion.

    For a complimentary consultation:
    Contact Cecil Williams (cecil@bizbrokerflorida.com) or call  at 888-925-5055 ext.206.  Visit my personal website to search for business for sale in Florida www.bizbrokerflorida.com  Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com

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