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  • Melbourne
    South East
    Accounting Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $650K

    • Long-standing boutique accounting practice located approx. 15km from the Melbourne CBD
    • Established in the 1960s, offering a full suite of accounting and taxation services
    • 559 lodgements in FY2025; average billing around $1.2K per lodgement
    • Approx. 390 client groups; average annual fee around $1.7K
    • Diverse SME and individual client base across multiple industries
    • Top 20 client groups contribute around 30% of revenue; low concentration risk
    • Growth to date driven predominantly by referrals

    Ref: PPV04404

  • Melbourne
    South East
    Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $850K

    • Established south-east Melbourne firm, ~15km from CBD, trading since the early 1990s
    • FY26 fees circa $850K with 443 lodgements in FY25 and average billings of $1.5K
    • Diversified revenue: 33% trusts, 24% individuals, 16% companies, 13% super funds
    • Average client group fee ~$3.5K, with the bulk above $3K and concentrated in the $5K–$20K range
    • Top 20 client groups contribute ~36% of revenue; largest client at 3%
    • Long-standing clients (15+ years) with next-generation owners coming through
    • Principal available 4 days/wk in Y1, 3 days/wk in Y2, then by negotiation

    Ref: PPV00715

  • NSW
    Sydney Hills District
    Accounting Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $700K

    • 477 lodgements annually, avg fee $1.7K
    • Diverse client base: 38% revenue from companies, 24% from SMSFs, 17% from individuals
    • Top 20 clients contribute 36% of revenue, largest at 6.4%
    • Strong, loyal client relationships, with many serviced for 15–30 years
    • Experienced, flexible team ready to assist with a smooth transition
    • Potential to expand into financial planning

    Ref: PPN04371

  • Brisbane
    Inner West Accounting Practice For Sale

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.4M – $1.5M

    • Inner West Brisbane location, within 5km of the CBD
    • Established SME and HNW client base
    • 223 client groups with strong average fee levels
    • Over 30% of revenue from $30K+ fee clients
    • Top 20 clients contribute just over 50% of revenue
    • Modern tech stack: Xero, XPM, FYI, BGL & Ignition
    • Semi-retiring principal with structured transition period

    Ref: PPQ03786

  • Southern Highlands
    NSW Regional Accounting Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $880K

    • Located in the desirable NSW Southern Highlands.
    • Strong recurring revenue from small business & SMSFs.
    • 560 lodgements in FY2025, averaging $1,352 each.
    • 220 client groups, averaging $4.2K per group.
    • Top 20 clients contribute almost 35% of revenue.
    • Largest client provides 5.2% of revenue.
    • Referrals from financial planners and local solicitors.
    • 1–2 year transition support available if required.
    • Approximately 75% of clients have been serviced for 20–30+ years.

    Ref: PPN00159

  • Victoria
    East Melbourne
    Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees $750K

    • Prime Eastern Suburbs location
    • Well-established for 20+ years
    • 180 client groups, avg fee $4.5K
    • 40% revenue from companies, 22% from trusts
    • Top 20 clients = 51% of fees
    • Diverse clients across multiple states
    • Most clients in eastern Melbourne
    • Experienced, long-standing professional team
    • Principal retiring, transition support offered

    Ref: PV04365

  • Victoria
    Bellarine Peninsula
    Accounting Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $380K

    • Ideal lifestyle or secondary office opportunity
    • Servicing individuals, businesses, and SMSFs
    • Diverse client mix, including younger and older clients
    • Located in an idyllic part of Victoria
    • Top 20 clients = 30% of revenue
    • Principal support available for transition

    Ref: PPV04364

  • South Australia
    Adelaide CBD Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.2M

    • 80% equity available over time
    • Established firm providing tax, compliance, and wealth advice
    • Expanding VCFO, advisory, and succession services
    • 785 lodgements in FY 2023, avg fee $1.3K
    • Top 20 clients = 56% of revenue
    • Staff mix of onshore and offshore, experienced team
    • Principal support available for transition

    Ref: PMSS02868

  • Victoria
    Suburban and Rural
    Accounting Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.2M

    • Strong ROI exceeding 60%.
    • 277 clients, avg annual fee $4.2K.
    • Top 20 clients contribute 30% of revenue.
    • Servicing Victorian suburbs and rural regions.
    • Experienced staff with WFM expertise.
    • Principal retiring, offering flexible transition support.

    Ref: PPV04253

  • Perth
    Legal Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.55M

    • Long-standing CBD boutique firm with 30 years of history
    • Clients include SMEs, second-tier lenders, rural landholders & HNW individuals
    • Diverse work mix: finance, litigation, estates, property & rural matters
    • Strong referral base from accountants, planners & developers
    • Top 20 clients account for 61% of annual revenue
    • Practitioner open to phased transition over 1–2 years

    Ref: PPW50006

  • NSW
    Sydney Metro
    Bookkeeping Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $4.2M

    • 15+ years of growth
    • 82% revenue from retainers
    • Sydney-based clientele
    • Modern offices and IT
    • Vendor support for transition

    Ref: PPN80000

  • Queensland
    South West Brisbane
    Multidiscipline Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $3.72M

    • Established in a growing area
    • Comprehensive services
    • Diverse Southeast QLD clients
    • Modern tech and infrastructure
    • Vendor support for transition

    Ref: PPQ00963

  • Victoria
    Melbourne CBD
    Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $2.9M+

    • Efficient practice with SME focus
    • Annual profitability ~56%
    • Average client fee: $9K
    • 40% revenue from top 18 clients
    • 2+ years of partner transition support

    Ref: PPV02381

  • NSW
    Murray Region
    Accounting Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.6M

    • 20+ years serving SMEs and SMSFs
    • Steady growth via referrals
    • 490 client groups in FY 2023
    • Top 20 clients = 26% revenue
    • Premises owned, relocation optional
    • 12-month transition support

    Ref: PPN03119

  • Queensland
    Gold Coast
    Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.4M

    • Focused on SMEs and SMSFs
    • 805 lodgements in 2014
    • Top 20 clients = 33% of fees
    • Largest client = $54K revenue
    • Primarily based in SE QLD
    • 12-month part-time transition

    Ref: PPQ03869

  • ACT
    Canberrra Northside
    Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.3M

    • Focused on IT, construction, and medical clients
    • 1,750 lodgements in 2017
    • Top 20 clients = 22% of fees
    • Average lodgement fee: $621
    • Key personnel retained post-sale
    • 6-month reduced transition support

    Ref: PPA04067

  • NSW
    Sutherland Shire
    Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.1M

    • 30+ years serving the local community
    • 607 client groups, avg size $1.8K
    • 749 lodgements in 2019
    • 36% revenue from top 20 clients
    • Up to 6 months of transition support
    • Relocation option available

    Ref: PPN00805

  • NSW
    Northern Rivers
    Multidiscipline

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.1M

    • 40+ years serving the Clarence Valley
    • 800 client groups, avg size $1,200
    • 1,550 tax lodgements in 2016
    • Top 20 clients = 21% of fees
    • Senior partner retiring, others staying on
    • Premises continuity preferred

    Ref: PPN02477

  • ACT
    Canberrra
    Accounting Fee Base

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.1M

    • 288 clients, avg fee $3.5K
    • 25% from advice services
    • Top 20 = 38.5% of fees
    • Fees across $3K–$30K ranges
    • Relocatable, 50% remote staff
    • 1-year transition with consultancy

    Ref: PPA03927

  • NSW
    Sydney CBD
    Accounting Fee Base

    SOLD

    Fees: $1M

    • 1,150 returns, avg fee $1,366
    • 600 company returns = 67% of revenue
    • 50+ SMSF returns and audits
    • Top 20 clients = 28% of fees
    • 50% revenue from $3K–$20K fees
    • Relocation or lease flexibility
    • Short-term transition support

    Ref: PPN04020

  • NSW
    Northern Beaches
    Accounting Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $1M

    • 507 lodgements, avg fee $1,600
    • 156 clients, avg size $7.4K
    • 56% revenue from $5K–$20K fees
    • Top 20 clients = 39% of revenue
    • 45 SMSF audits, 78 SMSF returns
    • Strong referral-based growth
    • Transition support offered

    Ref: PPN04191

  • NSW
    Inner Southern Sydney

    SOLD

    Fees: $1M

    • Established in the 1960s
    • 835 lodgements, avg fee $1.1K
    • 68% of fees in $3K–$30K range
    • Top 20 clients = 40% of revenue
    • Average client size: $2.8K
    • Up to 12-month transition support

    Ref: PPN03309

  • ACT
    Canberra
    Accounting Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $1M+

    • 160 clients, avg fee $6K+
    • 80% revenue from $5K–$30K+ fees
    • Top 20 clients = 50% of fees
    • One-third of revenue from management advice
    • 60% of revenue from fixed fees
    • Vendor remaining medium term for part sale/merger

    Ref: PPA03927

  • WA
    Perth Inner North
    Accounting Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $950K–$1M

    • 120 lodgements, avg fee $3.3K
    • 109 clients, avg client size $9.6K
    • 52% of revenue from $20K+ fees
    • Top 20 clients = 59% of fees
    • 37% of fees from management advice
    • Vendor retiring, 12-month transition

    Ref: PPW04140

  • SA
    North East Adelaide
    Accounting Fees

    SOLD

    Fees: $970K

    • 1,469 lodgements in FY 2014
    • Top 20 clients = 30% of revenue
    • Average client size: just below $1K
    • 50% of regional clients open to relocation
    • $50K financial planning revenue optional

    Ref: PPS03871

  • NSW
    Northern Beaches
    Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $920K

    • 920 lodgements annually, avg fee $1K
    • 24% I returns, 38% companies, 20% super funds
    • 71% revenue from $2K–$20K fees
    • Top 20 clients = 28% of fees
    • Average client size: $1.9K
    • Vendor retiring, 12-month transition

    Ref: PPN01967

  • NSW
    Upper North Shore
    Accounting Firm Acquisition

    SOLD

    Fees: $900K

    • 2,500 lodgements, avg fee $800
    • 37% revenue from company returns
    • 30% I returns, 17% super funds
    • 43% revenue from $2K–$10K fees
    • Top 20 clients = 17% of fees
    • Vendor offering smooth transition

    Ref: PPN03849

  • NSW
    Northern Tablelands
    Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $900K

    • 1,000+ lodgements, avg fee $800
    • 34% revenue from company returns
    • 30% I returns, 12% super funds
    • Top 20 clients = 44% of fees
    • 60% of fees from $3K–$20K range
    • Vendor supporting client transition

    Ref: PPN04112

  • NSW Sydney CBD
    Tax, Accounting & Audit Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $900K+

    • Balanced mix of tax, accounting, and audit services
    • 50% of fees from audit services
    • Top 20 clients = 50% of revenue
    • Largest client: $170K in audit fees
    • Average client group size: $2.6K
    • Vendor available for 2-year transition

    Ref: PPN00191

  • NSW
    Northern Beaches
    Accounting Firm

    SOLD

    Fees: $820K

    • 217 clients, avg fee $4K+
    • 60% of revenue from top 20 clients
    • 34% revenue from $30K+ clients
    • 55% of fees from company returns
    • Virtual server & modern software
    • Vendor available for 2-year transition

    Ref: PPN04327

  • NSW
    Central Coast
    Accounting Firm Acquisition

    SOLD

    Fees: $800K

    • 550 tax returns, avg fee $1.4K+
    • 76% of revenue from $3K+ annual fees
    • 55% of fees from $10K+ clients
    • Top 20 clients = 60% of revenue
    • Expansion potential in financial planning & audits
    • Vendor available for 12-month transition

    Ref: PPN03947

  • Queensland
    Sunshine Coast
    Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $800K

    • 830 tax lodgements plus BAS
    • 48.5% revenue from companies, 21.1% from trusts
    • Average client size: $2.3K
    • 69% of fees from $3K–$30K clients
    • Top 20 clients = 26% of revenue
    • Flexible transition terms with retiring principal

    Ref: PPQ03497

  • Victoria
    Melbourne Bayside
    Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $800K

    • 700 lodgements, avg fee $1K
    • 30% revenue from 104 super funds
    • Top 20 clients = 27% of fees
    • Clients include trading companies & property investors
    • Strong SMSF growth potential
    • Vendor available for 6-month transition

    Ref: PPV04058

  • South Australia
    Adelaide CBD Accounting Practice

    SOLD

    Fees: $1.2M

    • 80% equity available over time
    • Established firm providing tax, compliance, and wealth advice
    • Expanding VCFO, advisory, and succession services
    • 785 lodgements in FY 2023, avg fee $1.3K
    • Top 20 clients = 56% of revenue
    • Staff mix of onshore and offshore, experienced team
    • Principal support available for transition

    Ref: PMSS02868

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