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Explore practical guidance for finding, evaluating, financing, and successfully transitioning into the right practice for your growth plan.

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Build your next practice with clarity.

Use these resources to make confident acquisition decisions—from the first search to the first day of transition.

AI Is Reshaping Accounting Practices
Technology

AI Is Reshaping Accounting Practices

Understand how technology is changing the firms you may acquire, from workflow efficiency to the client experience and long-term practice value.

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Financing an Accounting Practice
Financing

Financing an Accounting Practice

Reliable revenue and recurring client relationships can make accounting practices financeable. Learn what lenders and buyers commonly review first.

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Know Your Risk
Due diligence

Know Your Risk

Every acquisition carries risk. A focused review of client retention, service mix, team continuity, and financial records helps you make a better decision.

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It Takes Two: Making the Transition Work
Transition

It Takes Two: Making the Transition Work

A successful purchase requires clear expectations from both buyer and seller. Plan communication, introductions, and early operating priorities before closing.

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Who Should Bear the Risk of Client Retention?
Retention

Who Should Bear the Risk of Client Retention?

Client retention is central to an acquisition. Explore how deal terms can balance risk fairly while keeping the transition focused on client confidence.

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Buying a Business: 10 Things It Takes
Preparation

Buying a Business: 10 Things It Takes

Successful buyers bring more than capital. Readiness, a clear search plan, decision discipline, and transition capacity all matter.

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One Times Gross: Is That the Law?
Valuation

One Times Gross: Is That the Law?

Rules of thumb can start a conversation, but they do not replace a careful look at cash flow, quality of revenue, and the specific practice.

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What Buyers Can Expect From AFM
Process

What Buyers Can Expect From AFM

Learn how we help buyers define their criteria, access relevant opportunities, protect confidentiality, and prepare for seller conversations.

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