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Guidance for Practice Owners and Buyers
Practical, South African-focused guidance on buying and selling accounting, audit, tax and bookkeeping practices.
How to Sell Your Accounting Practice in South Africa (Without a Broker)
Selling your practice is likely the biggest transaction of your career. Here's how to do it directly, privately, and without handing a broker a large commission.
How to Buy an Accounting Practice in South Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buying a practice is one of the fastest ways to grow. Here's how to find the right one, value it properly, and close with confidence.
What Is My Accounting Practice Worth? Valuing on Recurring Fees
Practices are priced on recurring fees, not turnover. Here's what actually determines your accounting practice valuation — and how to improve it.
Recurring-Fee Multiples Explained: What Accounting Practices Sell For in SA
"One times fees" — but one times *what*, exactly? A plain-language breakdown of the multiple that sets your sale price.
Bookkeeping Business for Sale: How to Buy or Sell One in SA
Bookkeeping businesses sell on the same recurring-fee logic as larger firms — with a few differences worth knowing before you buy or sell.
Due Diligence When Buying an Accounting Practice: The Essential Checklist
The deal lives or dies in due diligence. Here's exactly what to examine before you buy an accounting practice.
Preparing Your Accounting Practice for Sale: A 12-Month Exit Plan
The best sale prices go to practices that were prepared. Here's a month-by-month plan to maximise value before you list.
Financing the Purchase of an Accounting Practice in South Africa
You don't always need the full purchase price up front. Here are the main ways to finance an accounting practice acquisition.
Buying an Auditing Practice in SA: What to Check First
IRBA registration, assurance client retention and independence rules — the due-diligence shortlist.
Bookkeeping Businesses for Sale: How to Price Recurring Fees
Monthly clients are gold — but churn, software lock-in and owner dependence decide the multiple.
Selling Your Practice: A 12-Month Preparation Guide
Recurring revenue, documented processes and a clean client book make your practice sale-ready.
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