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Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices in CA For Sale

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Fully Virtual CPA Firm – International Tax Focus, Systemized & Growing

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a fully virtual, highly specialized CPA firm focused on US international taxation for expats and non-residents. The practice was founded by a former Big 4 international tax professional and...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $142,000

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RAPID GROWTH CPA - wants another CPA 25% - 49%

Cupertino, CA

PROFITABLE CPA FIRM IN SILICON VALLEY'S HEART Established in 1998 (took off a few years), this thriving accounting and tax practice operates in Cupertino, California, serving Silicon Valley's dynamic...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

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SBA Pre-Qualified Legal Document Prep & Tax Practice - 25+ Years

Colton, CA

This well-established professional services firm has served the Inland Empire community for over 25 years, building a loyal, repeat client base across three complementary revenue streams: legal...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $87,846

Rancho Cordova CA CPA Tax Practice

Sacramento County, CA

Established in 1989, this well-established CPA practice presents an excellent opportunity for an established firm looking to expand its tax practice or for a sole practitioner seeking to acquire a...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $141,000

Los Angeles, CA EA Practice for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

• The owner is an EA • This practice was established in YEAR • Software in use includes Lacerte • Approximately 1,470 individual tax returns with an average fee of $300 per return • Approximately 30...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $360,425

Torrance CPA Firm for Sale

Torrance, CA

CPA firm for sale in Torrance, California. This well-established South Bay CPA practice was founded around 2000 and has developed a strong local presence serving individuals, professional service...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Cash Flow: $962,221

Walnut Creek CA CPA Book of Business for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

This is an excellent opportunity for an existing CPA or EA firm looking to expand through acquisition. • The owner is a CPA • This established book of business has been serving clients since 2011 •...

$250,000

$250,000

Big Bear Lake EA Firm for Sale

Big Bear Lake, CA

Established EA tax practice for sale in Big Bear Lake, California. This practice is well established and has served the local mountain community for decades. The Seller is now preparing for retirement...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $121,868

Arcadia, CA CPA Practice for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1996 • Software in use includes Lacerte and QuickBooks • Approximately $3,000 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (2 clients) • Approximately...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $141,000

Carlsbad CPA Firm for Sale

Carlsbad, CA

Established CPA firm with a book of tax clients for sale in Carlsbad, California. The practice is operated primarily from a home office, with a local Carlsbad workshare office used for client...

$155,000

$155,000

Laguna Hills CPA Firm for Sale

Laguna Hills, CA

Established CPA firm for sale in Laguna Hills, California. This practice is operated by a CPA who established the firm in 1990 and is now preparing for retirement. The sale is structured as a partial...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $122,165

Oakhurst (Madera County) CA CPA Practice for Sale

Madera County, CA

This is an excellent acquisition opportunity for a CPA seeking a profitable practice in a growing area with recurring revenue and a stable client base. Practice Features: • The owner is a CPA • This...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $115,000

CPA Tax and Bookkeeping Practice for sale

Bakersfield, CA

Presenting an opportunity to acquire a well-established CPA Tax and Bookkeeping Practice located in Bakersfield, California. This business has been operating successfully since 1994, demonstrating...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $57,040

Virtual San Diego Based Tax Practice for Sale

San Diego, CA

Virtual book of business for sale, based in California. This is a partial sale and represents the tax preparation, subscription tax service, and related client book identified for sale. The Seller is...

$730,000

$730,000

Tarzana CPA Firm for Sale

Tarzana, CA

Established CPA tax and accounting firm for sale in Tarzana, CA. This firm is operated by two CPA sellers who both provide professional tax & accounting services to clients. The sellers are looking to...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $271,718

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Secret HQ, Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.

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Sherman Oaks Tax Practice for Sale

Sherman Oaks, CA

Established tax practice for sale in Sherman Oaks, California. This practice is operated by a CTEC registered tax preparer who is considering retirement and seeking a qualified successor for a...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $264,965

Murrieta CPA Firm for Sale

Murrieta, CA

CPA firm for sale in Murrieta, California. This established full-service CPA practice was founded in 2004 and has grown organically through early networking and referrals. The Seller is a CPA with...

$775,000

$775,000

Cash Flow: $378,836

Folsom Tax Practice for Sale

Folsom, CA

Tax practice for sale in Folsom, CA. This is a complete sale of the tax practice side of the business; however, the Seller intends to retain the bookkeeping and payroll clients. The Seller and spouse...

$165,000

$165,000

Carlsbad CPA Firm for Sale

Carlsbad, CA

Established CPA firm with a book of tax clients for sale in North San Diego County, CA. The Seller is looking to reduce their workload by transferring all of the tax work from their existing firm. The...

$325,000

$325,000

San Dimas, CA EA Practice for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

• The owner is an EA • This practice was established in 1996 • Software in use includes Lacerte, QuickBooks, Practice CS, File Cabinet • Approximately $41,100 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (50...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $150,900

Quick Sale! Profitable Tax Business with 30 Years of Clients

Pleasant Hill, CA

After more than 30 years of serving the community, this well-established tax preparation business is available for sale. This is a turnkey opportunity for a tax professional, CPA, EA, bookkeeping...

$442,500

$442,500

$310,000 Revenue – Marin County Tax and Accounting Practice

Marin County, CA

Located in beautiful Marin County, this well-established San Francisco area tax practice is paperless and profitable and has an outstanding reputation in the community. While helpful, a CPA license is...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $203,000

North Hills, CA Tax & Bookkeeping Book of Business for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

• This practice was established in 2000 • Software in use includes Proseries, Revver, Financial Microsystems • Approximately $12,000 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (10 clients) • Approximately...

$225,000

$225,000

Well-Established Tax & Accounting Practice Serving Ind. & Bus. Clients

California

This established tax, accounting, and bookkeeping practice serves both individual and business clients with a broad range of financial services. The firm provides tax preparation, tax planning,...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $320,000

Calabasas, CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1994 • 40% of clients meet with the seller and staff • Software in use includes Lacerte • Approximately 335 individual tax returns with an...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $203,000

El Dorado Hills CA CPA Practice for Sale

El Dorado County, CA

This practice offers a strong platform for a buyer looking to acquire a full-service CPA practice with excellent cash flow, established client relationships, experienced staff support, and meaningful...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $407,000

Est. 40 year Tax, Accounting, and Payroll Practice $1,500,000 Revenue

Orange, CA

Strongly prefer a CA CPA owner operator who lives in Orange County CA, this is not meant to be a passive investment The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1985 • Software in use...

$1,875,000

$1,875,000

Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Established CPA firm with a book of clients for sale in Los Angeles, CA. The Seller is looking to reduce their workload in anticipation of eventual retirement. The Seller is retaining one major client...

$345,000

$345,000

Cash Flow: $208,971

Virtual Sacramento CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Full Virtual CPA Tax Practice with Excellent Cash Flow • The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2003 • Software used is Lacerte • Approximately 185 individual tax returns with an...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

San Diego CPA Tax Practice

San Diego County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2009 • Software in use includes Lacerte, Rightworks hosting, and Practice CS • Approximately $32,700 in annual revenue, via payroll (40 clients)...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $226,500

Highly Profitable, Established CPA Firm in Southern California

Los Angeles County, CA

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...

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

Cash Flow: $1,177,588

Folsom CA CPA Practice for Sale

Folsom, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2018 • Software in use includes Lacerte, Canopy, Ignition and QuickBooks • Approximately $520,000 in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (79...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $708,000

Established Tax Office | 5-Star Reviews | Turnkey Business

Perris, CA

Established and highly rated tax preparation franchise located in the heart of Perris, serving a strong and growing predominantly Latino market. This turnkey business benefits from excellent...

$279,000

$279,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Vista CPA Firm for Sale

Vista, CA

Established CPA firm for sale in Vista, CA. This sale represents 100% of the business. The Seller is open to working with the Buyer on a part-time basis over the next year or two to assist with...

$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $187,645

Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

CPA firm for sale in Century City, Los Angeles, CA. This is a complete sale of the firm; however, the Seller would like to continue working with the Buyer on a part-time basis (2–3 days per week) to...

$715,000

$715,000

Cash Flow: $448,819

Rocklin (Placer County) California CPA Practice for Sale

Roseville, CA

This well-established CPA & EA practice has been serving clients since 2009 and offers a strong mix of recurring bookkeeping, consulting, and tax preparation revenue. The firm operates with modern...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $251,000

Virtual Roseville, California CPA Practice for Sale

Placer County, CA

This practice is structured to operate virtually, making it an attractive option for buyers seeking immediate income and operational versatility. Key Highlights • CPA-owned practice established in...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

Cash Flow: $594,000

Novato CPA Tax Practice for Sale

Novato, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1994 • Software in use includes prosystem fx • Seller prefers a buyer located in the Marin, Sonoma or Mendocino Counties • Approximately $20,000...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $129,000

Ventura CPA Practice for Sale

Ventura, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 1967 • Software in use includes Lacerte • Approximately 80 individual tax returns with an average fee of $1,260 per return • Approximately 5...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $107,500

San Rafael Bookkeeping Practice for Sale

San Rafael, CA

Bookkeeping Practice with Stable, Year-Round Revenue This practice delivers consistent cash flow throughout the year, driven by a dependable base of recurring monthly bookkeeping clients. The business...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $167,164

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Redlands EA Practice for Sale

Redlands, CA

• The owner is an EA • This practice was established in 2005 • Software in use includes Drake, QuickBooks, Drake Accounting • Approximately $160K in annual revenue, via bookkeeping (60 clients) •...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $369,693

San Bernardino County CPA Firm with staff Listing CA2631

San Bernardino County, CA

Practice Details: This well-established CPA firm has operated and grown for over 25 years thanks to intentional, client-focused management. The firm maintains an outstanding reputation, strong...

$650,000

$650,000

Los Angeles - Wilshire CPA Firm for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Established CPA firm for sale in Los Angeles, California. This firm was founded in 1985 and has operated from its current location for nearly 17 years. The Seller is seeking eventual retirement but...

$2,895,000

$2,895,000

Cash Flow: $1,041,658

Bakersfield Region CPA Firm for Sale

Kern County, CA

CPA Firm for Sale – Southeast Kern County, CA. This well-established CPA firm has been serving the Southeast Kern County region for approximately 35 years. The owners are now preparing for retirement...

$415,000

$415,000

Cash Flow: $181,306

Sherman Oaks CPA Practice for Sale

Sherman Oaks, CA

• The owners are CPAs • This practice was established in 2011 • Less than 10% of clients meet with the seller and staff • Software in use includes Lacerte, QuickBooks • Approximately $823,567 in...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Cash Flow: $978,690

40 Year Profitable Bookkeeping & Tax Services Firm

San Diego County, CA

Take over a well-established bookkeeping and tax services firm with a trusted reputation built over more than 40 years in business. The owner is preparing for retirement, creating an excellent...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $90,135

Virtual San Francisco Bay Area CA CPA Practice for sale

San Francisco County, CA

Highly Profitable Virtual CPA Practice with Balanced Service Mix This virtual, CPA-owned practice, established in 2012, presents an excellent acquisition opportunity with 2025 gross revenue of...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $459,000

High Desert CPA Firm for Sale

Kern County, CA

CPA Firm for Sale – Southeast Kern County, CA. This well-established CPA firm has been serving the Southeast Kern County region for approximately 35 years. The owners are now preparing for retirement...

$415,000

$415,000

Cash Flow: $181,306

Southern California Firm Serving High-Net-Worth Clients

California

-Well-established real estate niche with a loyal, high-net-worth client base -Projected revenue of approximately $1.7M for 2025 -Personalized, high-touch service model with strong market presence...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

Manteca (San Joaquin County) CPA Practice - Motivated Seller - Terms &

San Joaquin County, CA

Motivated Seller - Terms and Guarantees Available Excellent opportunity for a CPA or established firm seeking a profitable practice with recurring revenue, an experienced transition partner, and...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Buy or Sell an Accounting Business and Tax Practice in California
Accounting businesses and tax practices listed for sale on BizBuySell include professional services firms focused on accounting, bookkeeping, and tax compliance, including CPA firms, enrolled agent practices, tax preparation franchises, boutique bookkeeping operations, and fully virtual accounting firms with nationwide client bases. These businesses typically operate on recurring, relationship driven business models, generating revenue through annual tax preparation fees, monthly bookkeeping and payroll retainers, advisory and consulting engagements, and long term client relationships, often organized as transferable books of business.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed43
Asking Price$450,000
Reported Revenue$400,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$208,971
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$287,500$450,000$720,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$263,248$135,000
Median$400,000$208,971
Upper Quartile$577,529$365,059

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile1.151.98
Median1.272.31
Upper Quartile1.462.83

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an Accounting Business and Tax Practice in California?

The median asking price for an established Accounting Business and Tax Practice in California is $450,000, though prices range from under $287,500 to well over $720,000.

How much do Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices in California is $400,000 and owners earn a median of $208,971, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an Accounting Business and Tax Practice?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Accounting Businesses and Tax Practices in California, revenue multiples range from 1.15 to 1.46, with a median of 1.27. Earning multiples range from 1.98 to 2.83, with the median at 2.31. This means the typical Accounting Business and Tax Practice in California may ask for around 1.27 times its annual revenue, and 2.31 times its annual owner earnings.

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