Florida's Premier CPA M&A Advisory
Florida's Premier M&a Firm For CPA Practices
Oldest & Largest Firm Dedicated to CPA Mergers & Acquisitions; for over 29 years, with 180 closed deals
We Wrote the Book
We Wrote the Book
The Complete Guide to M&A of CPA Firms
By Cindy Ragan
CVA, Economist
Who We Are
Ragan & Associates, PA
RAGAN & ASSOCIATES is a management consulting firm that specializes exclusively in the Mergers and Acquisitions of CPA, Tax, & Accounting Practices. Our staff members include CPAs, MBAs, MAs, and an CVA. We have represented thousands of firms throughout the United States, Florida & Canada, in the past 29 years. These transactions are highly specialized and require many areas of expertise in order to maximize value and minimize adverse legal and tax ramifications.
We pride ourselves on full-disclosure and thorough documentation; financials, assets, employees, and client relationships—to support informed, confident decisions and long-term success. Our work is underpinned by proprietary case studies across all transaction components; buy/sell agreements, operating and employment terms, consulting arrangements, and non-compete provisions. The result is creative, durable transactions that maximize value and minimize risk.
Our ongoing relationships with hundreds of firms enables us to align buyers and sellers efficiently while preserving the integrity of each party’s objectives.
What Makes Us Different
We do everything for you.
We are not just match-makers. Anyone can find a buyer or seller candidate, what’s important is executing a successful long-term transaction that stands the test of time. From finding a firm that meets our clients’ specific criteria (in addition to what we have listed), to valuing, negotiating, financing, preparing the legal documents and transitioning firms, we consistently deliver results.
We are Market Makers
The Go-To Professionals.
WE ARE THE OLDEST AND LARGEST FIRM IN FLORIDA that exclusively represents CPA and accounting practice sales. Guided by dozens of proprietary case studies, we craft complex transactions that include sophisticated negotiations of every detail, including buy/sell agreements, operating, employment, consulting and non-compete agreements that are creative, realistic and enduring. It’s the back-end of the transaction that has earned us our reputation as the “Go-To Professionals”.
We have developed a Proprietary Database of 90,000 firms with whom we have relationships. We have our finger on the pulse of the market.
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Tampa
- City: Tampa
- County: Hillsborough County
- Revenue: $17,4000
Why Clients Choose Us
- White Glove Service: We provide a full service, white-glove experience – from the initial valuation to the final transition plan. A successful deal requires meticulous attention to detail from each unique deal structure, to legal agreements, integrating corporate cultures, managing client expectations, integrating owner participation and tax ramifications.
- Reputation of Honest Dealing: Our deals that stand the test of time. In the fact neither our firm, nor our clients, have EVER been involved in any litigation related to our transactions.
- End to End Execution: While others focus on the sale, we focus on the succession. We construct realistic agreements—including complex buy/sell, operating, consulting and non-compete agreements—designed to stand the test of time.
- Proven Industry Leadership: Our principal, Cindy Ragan, a CVA and Economist, has written the book ‘The Complete Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions of CPA Firms’ and speaks regularly at FICPA and AICPA conferences. Our reputation is built on decades of impeccable ethics and full disclosure.
- A Global Approach, with a Local Touch: Our proprietary database of 50,000 firms gives us immediate access to qualified buyers across the World, ensuring your practice is positioned in front of the right audience, from local and regional buyers to the private equity market, all of whom have come to rely on us for qualified acquisition candidates.
FICPA Keynote
The Changing Landscape of M&A in the Accounting Industry
Market Trends
CPA firms are in unprecedented demand.
Today’s CPA marketplace is more competitive than ever. From traditional accounting firms to rapidly expanding private equity groups, demand for quality CPA practices continues to accelerate. We are approached daily by highly qualified buyers seeking suitable acquisition opportunities.
Confidential. Senior-level. White-glove.
Ready to discuss your practice?
Every conversation begins with discretion and ends with a clear plan. Speak directly with Cindy Ragan, CVA.
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