Highly Profitable, Established CPA Firm in Southern California
Listing Number: 60373-457900
Listing Details
Highly Profitable, Established CPA Firm in Southern California
Price: $3,300,000
Location: Los Angeles County, California
- Down Payment: --
- Sales: $1,920,888
- Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $1,177,588
- Inventory: $0
- Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: $0
- Rent: $3,300
- Employees: 5
- Year Established: 1999
- Reason for Selling: Retirement
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Jennifer Wu
License # 02399361
Business Description
For over 25 years, this premier CPA firm has provided exceptional accounting, tax, and advisory services to a highly loyal client base in Southern California. Serving 100+ clients the firm has achieved remarkable organic growth driven entirely by word-of-mouth referrals and continues to show growth year over year.
The practice is fully modernized, operating on a robust cloud infrastructure that allows for efficient, and a majority of remote-first client interactions. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Payroll Prep, Write-up, LLC & Incorporation, and Corporate & Individual Taxes. The revenue mix is highly stable, split 65% business and 35% individual clients.
Financial Highlights:
*List Price: $3,300,000
•TTM Revenue: $2,211,186
•TTM SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings): $1,297,224
•SDE Margin: 58.7%
•Recent Growth: Revenue for Jan–Apr 2026 is up 11% compared to the same period in the prior year.
Key Investment Highlights:
•Strong Recurring Revenue Base: The firm boasts an 85% client retention rate with longstanding client history
*B2B Focus: Businesses make up the majority of revenue, providing for a more stable revenue base
*Diversified Services: The firm offers a broad range of services from payroll accounting to foundation set-up
•Low Concentration Risk: No single client accounts for more than 5% of total revenue
*B2B Focus: Businesses make up the majority of revenue, providing for a more stable revenue base
*Diversified Services: The firm offers a broad range of services from payroll accounting to foundation set-up
•Low Concentration Risk: No single client accounts for more than 5% of total revenue
•Turnkey Operations: Supported by a dedicated team of 5 staff members with strong tenure
•Seamless Transition: The current owner, who is retiring, is committed to staying on to help transition client relationships and provide necessary support to ensure continued success, or even stay on as a strategic advisor.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, scalable, and well-respected CPA practice with a predictable recurring revenue model and exceptional margins. This opportunity is well-suited for a range of qualified buyers, including:
*Regional or National CPA Firms Looking to Expand: A firm looking to establish or expand its footprint in the Southern California market would gain immediate access to a well-established, loyal client roster of clients
*Independent CPAs or Small Practices Looking to Scale: A solo practitioner or small firm ready to grow would acquire a fully staffed, operationally mature practice with proven systems, cloud-based infrastructure, and a recurring revenue base — allowing them to focus on growth rather than building from the ground up.
*Out-of-State Firms Seeking a Seeking Southern California Market Entry: A buyer based outside of California looking to get into the California market can integrate this practice with minimal disruption, leveraging the existing team and client relationships from day one.