Listing ID: 81123

Business Overview

Leesburg area CPA is selling a profitable practice. The practice services consist of accounting – 41% and tax – 59%. The practice is well-established and poised for further growth. The expected revenues and cash flows for 2022 are $200,000 and $70,000, respectively. The selling price is $220,000. The owner will assist with the transition.

Financial

  • Asking Price: $220,000
  • Cash Flow: $70,000
  • Gross Revenue: $200,000
  • EBITDA: N/A
  • FF&E: N/A
  • Inventory: N/A
  • Inventory Included: N/A
  • Established: N/A

Why is the Current Owner Selling The Business?

There are all sorts of reasons individuals resolve to sell companies. Nonetheless, the genuine factor vs the one they say to you might be 2 absolutely different things. As an example, they might state "I have a lot of other obligations" or "I am retiring". For lots of sellers, these reasons stand. However, for some, these may simply be justifications to attempt to hide the reality of changing demographics, increased competition, recent decrease in earnings, or a variety of other factors. This is why it is really important that you not count completely on a seller's word, but instead, make use of the vendor's solution in conjunction with your general due diligence. This will repaint a much more sensible picture of the business's present scenario.

Existing Debts and Future Obligations

If the existing entity is in debt, which many businesses are, then you will certainly have reason to consider this when valuating/preparing your deal. Many businesses finance loans so as to cover points like inventory, payroll, accounts payable, and so on. Remember that in some cases this can imply that revenue margins are too small. Lots of companies fall under a revolving door of taking on debt as a way to pay back other loans. In addition to debts, there may also be future commitments to think about. There may be an outstanding lease on equipment or the structure where the business resides. The business might have existing agreements with vendors that need to be fulfilled or might cause fines if canceled early.

Understanding the Customer Base, Competition and Area Demographics

How do businesses in the area draw in brand-new consumers? Many times, companies have repeat clients, which form the core of their day-to-day revenues. Particular aspects such as brand-new competitors growing up around the location, road construction, and personnel turn over can affect repeat clients and adversely influence future revenues. One crucial point to think about is the placement of the business. Is it in a very trafficked shopping mall, or is it concealed from the main road? Obviously, the more people that see the business regularly, the greater the opportunity to construct a returning client base. A final thought is the general area demographics. Is the business placed in a largely inhabited city, or is it situated on the edge of town? Just how might the regional median family earnings impact future earnings potential?