High Desert #HDT125

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 and are offering the full firm for sale. The practice is located in a small community and, for confidentiality purposes, the exact location will remain undisclosed until an interested party has reviewed this full profile and expressed continued interest. While the Sellers are looking forward to retirement, they are happy to assist with the transition through the April 2026 tax season. The total number of hours and compensation for this support are negotiable based on the Buyer’s needs. Approximately 75% of clients drop off their information for professional services, 15% prefer in-person appointments, 2% mail in their documents, and the remaining 8% submit everything electronically. Most clients return to pick up and sign their completed returns, while about 15–20% complete the process electronically. The gross revenue of approximately $361,000 is generated from 447 individual tax returns with an average fee of $390; 52 entity returns averaging $780; $112,000 from accounting & payroll services, and $33,000 from tax planning and consulting. The firm is currently operated by two owners, supported by an Office Manager who works full-time during tax season and part-time for the remainder of the year. The client base will transition best to a CPA with several years of tax and accounting experience who can continue providing reviews and financial statement preparation. The ideal Buyer will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality professional service. Practice currently uses Lacerte for tax preparation along with QuickBooks for bookkeeping & Smart Vault.

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Price

$415,000

Status

Available

Business Type

CPA Firm

Gross Revenue

$361,486

Net + Discretionary

$181,306

Tax Prep Income

$216,275

Accounting Income

$112,200

Other Income

$33,011

Individual Clients

447

Average Fee

$390

Entity Clients

52

Average Fee

$780

Revenue Breakdown

Entity Avg. Fee Breakdown:
1120/1120S x 20 @ $1,327 avg. fee
1065 x 14 @ $454 avg. fee
1041 x16 @ $398 avg. fee
990 x 2 @ $635 avg. fee
199/568 x 8 @ $201 avg. fee

Accounting Revenue Breakdown:
10 Bookkeeping (Periodic) $11,440
6 Financial Statements (2 CPA Reviews) $19,325
1 Monthly Client Service (Payroll & Accounting) $13,200
1 Weekly Client Services (Payroll & Accounting) $3,450
17 Monthly Payroll Services $46,235
1 Payroll Services $15,250
1 Write up $3,300

Seller's are willing to continue working through 4/15/2026 to assist the Buyer and aid in transition.

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