Buy a Accounting & CPA Firms Business in Canada
Acquire CPA firms and bookkeeping practices in BC and across Canada.
About This Industry
CPA firms and bookkeeping practices are consistent SMB acquisitions — recurring client revenue, defensible client list, retiring partner demographics, and aging-out owner-operators across Canada. CPABC succession demand keeps multiples healthy.
Market Snapshot
Typical Deal Economics
Typical Price Range
$300k - $3M
SDE Range
$150k - $800k
Multiple Range
0.8x - 1.3x revenue
Working Capital
60 days of cost
Why Buy in This Industry
- Recurring monthly and annual client revenue
- Defensible client list
- Retiring partner demographics
- Predictable annual seasonality
- Specialty service add-on potential
Key Risks to Diligence
- Client retention through ownership transition
- Staff (CPA / accounting tech) retention
- Technology stack age (QBO, Xero, CaseWare)
- Compliance and PEL exposure
- Engagement letter and pricing model
Growth Opportunities
Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.
British Columbia Specifics
BC has strong CPA firm consolidation activity. Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Victoria, and Kelowna are all active markets. CPABC succession planning support is a strong industry tailwind.
Our Edge in This Industry
Services We Apply
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
09Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
14Deal Structure
Design asset vs share, earn-out, VTB, holdback, and tax-optimized closing structure.
19Integration
First 90-180 days: stabilize, retain, learn, then improve.
Accounting Acquisitions Across Canada
Ready to Buy a Accounting Business?
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