Carlsbad #CLD224

SOLD JANUARY 2026 – CPA firm for Sale in Carlsbad, CA. ref # CLD224. This firm currently occupies a physical office space in Carlsbad, which is available to the Buyer if interested, but the practice can also be relocated and/or operated virtually. Approximately 93% of clients remit their documents to the office electronically while the remaining 7% mail-in or drop off. This firm consists of 2 partners who are both looking forward to retirement after a successful transition. One partner is willing to remain on staff to assist in return preparation on a part-time basis for the next tax season, if needed. Staff consists of 1 full-time office manager/accountant who would like to continue working after the sale. The gross revenue of $257k is derived from 99 individual returns with an avg. fee of $904, plus 49 Entities with an avg fee of $2,265, in addition to $56,776 of accounting income from 5 clients. Software used includes Lacerte, QuickBooks, QBO and ShareFile. The clientele will transition best to a CPA with an extensive background in tax and a deep understanding of accounting & balance sheets. The Buyer should be personable, willing to retain the office manager, and adept at working with local business owners as well as high net worth individuals, physicians, rental real estate, biotech and similar professions.

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Price

$325,000

Status

Sold

Business Type

CPA Firm

Gross Revenue

$257,311

Net + Discretionary

$124,827

Tax Prep Income

$200,535

Accounting Income

$56,776

Other Income

-

Individual Clients

99

Average Fee

$904

Entity Clients

49

Average Fee

$2,265

Revenue Breakdown

Entity Average Fee Breakdown:
1120 - 8 @ $3,045 avg. fee
1120S - 28 @ $2,382 avg. fee
1065/LLC - 7 @ $2,661 avg. fee
1041 - 5 @ $537 avg. fee

Accounting Income - $56,776
Monthly Accounting x 2
Quarterly Accounting Assistance & Tax Planning x 1
Occasional Bookkeeping Assistance x 2

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