July 03, 2025

Classifieds

PRACTICES FOR SALE

Albuquerque, NM Practice for Sale $240,000

Unique opportunity to work where you live. No kitchen table, spare bedroom or converted garage on neighborhood street. This is a storefront property with attached apartment in the rear on one of the busiest streets in town with parking just a few steps from the front door that lends itself to walk in and drop off clients. Take full advantage of the office in home deduction and no commute. Owner will be retiring and practice can be operated by one credentialed CPA or EA, a bookkeeping/payroll clerk and part time tax season help. Tax season hours are long but after April 15, we keep bankers' hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. Service mix tax 38%, bookkeeping and payroll 62%, no audits. Price includes 4 weeks training and introductions, additional help on contract basis. Book of business is cash on the barrelhead and can be relocated if building is not wanted. Building I will finance with substantial down payment or will lease for 2 tax seasons to maximize client retention. When lease is up, lessee will have right of first refusal when building is listed for sale. Contact ddeakins@tx.cpa.


Accounting Biz Brokers offers the following listings for sale:

  • Central Texas audit firm gross $900k (NEW)
  • South Ft. Worth area gross $515k (NEW)
  • Huntsville area gross $740k
  • Ark-La-Tex area gross $1.2M
  • Texas County, OK gross $385k
  • Virtual Payroll Service Business gross $717k

Contact Kathy Brents, CPA, CBI. Office 866-260-2793 - Cell 501-514-4928

Kathy@AccountingBizBrokers.com. Visit us at www.AccountingBizBrokers.com

Member of the Texas Society of CPAs. Member of the Texas Association of Business Brokers


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NEW $187,000 gross. East Texas (within an hour of Dallas) CPA practice. Great reputation in this booming area and practice is well-positioned for continued growth through referrals and expansion of services. There is a solid fee structure and minimal overhead, yielding strong cash flow to owner of about 55% of gross. Turn-key operation, supported by a small, dedicated staff. Great opportunity for a CPA ready to step into a quality book of business or a local firm seeking expansion. TXN5624

NEW $598,000 gross. Arlington CPA practice. Balanced service mix consists of 50% profitable tax work and 50% bookkeeping and payroll. With an experienced staff and seller available to assist in a reasonable transition period, this practice is well positioned for a smooth transition and further growth. TXN5708

NEW $348,000 gross. West of Corpus Christi CPA practice. Turn-key opportunity, including knowledgeable staff in place available to transition. Service mix comprised of tax (70%) and accounting (30%). Good reputation in the area with excellent growth possibilities. TXS5636

NEW $872,000 gross. Fort Worth (TCU area) CPA practice. Revenue is derived from 75% profitable tax work and 25% year-round bookkeeping and payroll. Experienced staff in place to manage the practice with minimal owner oversight. Uniquely positioned for a smooth transition and easy top and bottom-line growth potential. TXN5618

NEW $820,000 gross. West Houston CPA practice. Services are nicely mixed between tax (79%) and other estate/gift and trust tax (21%). Exceptional year-round cash flow and high-net-worth generational clientele providing stable growth. Seasoned CPA with extensive knowledge of estate, gift and trust tax work required. TXS5573

NEW $341,000 gross. Downtown Dallas CPA practice. Profitable practice serving 400 individuals and 200+ small businesses in the same niche industry, benefiting from a steady stream of referrals. With strong cash flow, solid fee structure and excellent reputation, this is an ideal opportunity for an individual or local firm seeking expansion. TXN5612

$169,000 gross. Orange County tax and accounting practice. Service mix comprised of tax (64%) and accounting (36%). Knowledgeable staff in place and good reputation in the area with excellent growth possibilities. Turn-key practice ideal for an individual looking to step into a wonderful book of business. TXS5426

$130,000. Bryan-College Station area tax practice. Caters to international clients in the TAMU community. Experienced staff available to support buyer after closing. Great cash flow with opportunities to expand services. Buyer has flexibility to operate from a nearby location. Turn-key opportunity for an individual looking to start with a wonderful book of business. TXS5283

$168,000 gross. Wichita Falls area CPA tax practice. Revenues are composed of a nice balance between individual returns (55%), business returns (39%) and others. The practice has a strong fee structure and is a great size for an individual starting. TXN5543

$265,000 gross. Matagorda County tax and accounting practice. The service mix is a balance of both tax (72%) and bookkeeping (28%) that includes payroll. Great cash flow with an exceptional reputation in the developing community providing continued growth. Knowledgeable staff in place interested in working with the new owner. Buyer has flexibility to lease, purchase the building or move practice nearby if desired. Available for transition after closing as agreed with buyer. TXS5425

$477,000 gross. West Houston CPA practice. CPA owner looking to semi-retire and is available for transition as agreed with buyer. Primarily tax services with year-round revenues in a prime location with great cash flow. An office share arrangement is available for the buyer. High-income, long-term quality clients who provide continuous referrals. Perfect opportunity for an individual or firm looking to grow their practice. TXS5314

$1,500,000 gross. East Texas CPA practice. Loyal client base of businesses and individuals, which should continue to generate referrals and opportunities for growth. Revenues are derived from a nice balance of accounting and tax services that provides steady, year-round income. There is a strong fee structure and a tenured staff in place. The seller is willing to stay on to assist after closing, prefers a 3-5 year transition and is open to different buyout structures. TXN1631

$1,303,000 gross. Midland-Odessa CPA practice. Revenues derived from 40% tax, 40% bookkeeping, 4% franchise reports, and 16% payroll services. Cash flow to owner 57% of gross. One owner retiring. One owner staying full-time and all staff available to assist in transition. TXW1034

$861,000 gross. Bryan-College Station CPA firm. Owner looking to sell to focus on consulting business. 2023 gross revenue estimated over $900K! The service mix includes tax (57%), accounting (38%) and other (5%). Solid reputation in the community with growth opportunities. Knowledgeable staff in place for smooth transition. Buyer can lease or buy building. TXS5067

$410,000 gross. Brownwood, Texas CPA practice. High-quality client base made up of large businesses that provide opportunities for growth. Balanced revenues include tax work (66%), accounting (14%) and other services (14%). TXN1638

$285,000 gross. Brazoria County CPA firm. Good reputation in the area with excellent growth possibilities. Service mix composed of tax (94%) and accounting (6%). Knowledgeable staff in place and seller available for transitional assistance. Turn-key opportunity for an individual looking to start with a quality book of business. TXS1326

$445,000 gross. Houston CPA firm. Service mix includes tax (63%), accounting (36%) and other (1%). Buyer can operate from anywhere in the Houston area. Year-round cash flow with experienced staff in place to continue with new owner. TXS1315

$253,000 gross. Far North Dallas CPA practice. Reputable firm that boasts a strong fee structure and desirable service mix between bookkeeping (38%) and tax work (62%). Experienced staff in place to assist in transition and provide capacity for growth. Perfect-size, turn-key opportunity for any experienced accountant or an easy profitable addition for an established firm. TXN5213

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SEEKING CPA FIRM SELLERS

Selling Your Firm is Complex. Let us make it simple. With 31 years of combined experience, we know how to simplify the sale of a CPA firm using our proven, personalized and confidential processes to bring you the results you are seeking. As Certified Business Intermediaries, we’re dedicated to providing a seamless experience, combining professional wisdom with a personal touch. Our brokers are the only Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) specializing in the sale of CPA firms in the country. When you are ready to sell, we have the buyers, financing contacts and the experience to assist you with the successful sale of your firm! Contact us TODAY to take the first step!

Kathy Brents, CPA, CBI. Office 866-260-2793 - Cell 501-514-4928

Kathy@AccountingBizBrokers.com. Visit us at www.AccountingBizBrokers.com

Member of the Texas Society of CPAs. Member of Texas Association of Business Brokers


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Let us be a resource for your firm and your clients. Clarus Partners is a national sales tax compliance and advisory firm. With offices across the U.S., our four partners have a combined 100+ years of experience in this arena. Let us know any way we can help.

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Clarus Partners. This firm is not a CPA firm

972-422-4530. claruspartners.comstevehanebutt@claruspartners.com


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TXCPA offers opportunities to advertise in the Classifieds section of Today’s CPA magazine. For more information and to place a classified ad, please contact DeLynn Deakins at ddeakins@tx.cpa or 800-428-0272, ext. 250, 972-687-8550 in Dallas.


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14131 Midway Rd., Suite 850
Addison, TX 75001
972-687-8550
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