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Inside An Accounting Firm Deal: PE, Valuations, Structure, Tradeoffs

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February 10, 2026 01 PM EST
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Private equity and M&A are changing the accounting industry. But what actually happens inside a firm deal?

This session breaks down what accounting firm transactions really look like, from the first conversation to final structure and valuation. We’ll explore why firms choose to sell, merge, or stay independent, what drives value, and where deals succeed or fall apart.

Whether you’re planning for growth, succession, or long-term independence, you’ll gain practical insight into how deals are evaluated and what firms can do today to strengthen their position.

Learning Objectives

After attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify key drivers of accounting firm valuation and deal structure

  • Explain common motivations behind mergers, acquisitions, and private equity partnerships

  • Recognize common deal killers and opportunities in firm transactions

  • Evaluate strategies to build firm value and remain competitive

    Join for 1 CPE credit 


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Bob Lewis

President, The Visionary Group

Bob Lewis is founder and president of The Visionary Group, where he has spent 30 years advising accounting firms on M&A, private equity, and independence strategies. A nationally recognized speaker and Accounting Today Most Influential honoree, Bob helps firms maximize value and navigate successful transitions.

Private equity and M&A are changing the accounting industry. But what actually happens inside a firm deal?

This session breaks down what accounting firm transactions really look like, from the first conversation to final structure and valuation. We’ll explore why firms choose to sell, merge, or stay independent, what drives value, and where deals succeed or fall apart.

Whether you’re planning for growth, succession, or long-term independence, you’ll gain practical insight into how deals are evaluated and what firms can do today to strengthen their position.

Learning Objectives

After attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify key drivers of accounting firm valuation and deal structure

  • Explain common motivations behind mergers, acquisitions, and private equity partnerships

  • Recognize common deal killers and opportunities in firm transactions

  • Evaluate strategies to build firm value and remain competitive

    Join for 1 CPE credit 


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