Accounting Practice Valuation Calculator

How this calculator works

Accounting practices are priced differently from most small businesses. Buyers are mainly paying for client relationships, so practices under about $3 million in revenue are valued as a multiple of annual revenue, and larger practices with a management team as a multiple of EBITDA.

The calculator places your practice in the typical range for its size, then moves you within that range for the factors buyers price most: recurring work, how much clients depend on you, and client concentration. Those adjustments are our editorial estimates, not published figures, so the result is a range.

Typical multiples by practice size

Practice size	How it’s priced	Typical range
Under $500K revenue	Revenue	0.9×–1.2×
$500K–$3M revenue	Revenue	1.0×–1.4×
$3M+ with a management team	EBITDA	4.0×–7.0×

Source: CT Acquisitions, accounting practice sale data, 2026.

Why your price isn’t all paid at closing

Because clients can leave after a sale, most deals pay about 70–80% at closing and tie the rest to client retention over two to three years. The calculator shows both parts. For the full picture, readhow to sell an accounting practice.

Owners Also Ask

How do you value a CPA or accounting practice?

Practices under about $3 million in revenue are usually valued as a multiple of annual revenue, typically 0.9 to 1.4 times depending on size. Larger practices with a management team are valued on EBITDA, typically 4 to 7 times for practice sales.

Why are accounting practices valued on revenue instead of profit?

The main asset a buyer acquires is client billings, and buyers run their own cost structure after the sale. Revenue is a cleaner basis for comparing small practices than owner-specific profit.

How much of the price is paid at closing?

Most practice sales pay 70–80% at closing, with the remaining 20–30% paid over two to three years based on how many clients stay with the buyer.

Is this calculator free?

Yes. It is free, needs no signup, and runs in your browser. Your numbers are not sent anywhere unless you choose to use the signup form.

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