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How a Small CPA Firm Sold at 19x EBITDA with Tax Season Recurrence
Lucas and Luna break down a real recent deal: a three-partner CPA firm in suburban Denver that sold for 19 times EBITDA. The twist? Its value came not from audit work or advisory but from a massive base of individual tax-return clients who come back every single year. Lucas walks through the revenue mix, the retention curve, and why a buyer paid a premium for what looks on paper like low-margin commodity tax prep. Luna pushes back on whether the model is durable if the IRS ever simplifies filing. The episode closes with a concrete checklist for any service business owner wondering if their…
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