Why 2025 Is a Prime Year to Buy an Accounting Firm in Australia
If you’re looking to grow your accounting footprint, 2025 presents a rare opportunity. With ageing practitioners, increased succession transitions and firms seeking scale, the number of acquisition-ready practices has never been higher.
The Rise of Acquisition-Ready Practices
Many small to mid-sized firms are facing partner fatigue, tech overwhelm or succession challenges. Instead of closing, they’re now open to merger or acquisition discussions — especially with buyers who can offer system support and growth capability.
Why Buying Makes Sense in 2025
- Immediate access to established recurring revenue
- Faster growth compared to organic marketing
- Opportunity to secure skilled staff as part of the deal
- Ability to expand geographic presence or niche specialties
What Buyers Should Look For
- Cloud readiness and workflow maturity (Xero, FYI, Karbon, etc.)
- Client retention rates and healthy fee structures
- Strength of internal systems and documentation
- Partner dependency and transition risk
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