The Real Story of Buying or Selling a Tax Practice
Jared Foos, EA
Partner, Foos-Garvin Accounting
Kathryn Keane, EA
Principal tax professional, Macanta Corporation
2 CPE for CPA
Intermediate level
Thinking about buying or selling a tax practice? This interactive session stages a candid conversation between a buyer and a seller, exposing the real questions, concerns and deal-breakers that surface during negotiations. Kathryn Keane takes the role of the seller while Jared Foos represents the buyer, offering practical and ethical insight from both sides of the table. Attendees will gain clarity on valuation factors, red flags and which terms truly matter before signing an agreement.
Objectives
Upon completion of this session, you will be able to:
- Identify potential warning signs before negotiations begin
- Distinguish between negotiable and non-negotiable deal terms
- Highlight the key factors that drive successful sales or purchases
CPE
| Governing body | CPE credits | Designation | Field of study |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS | 0 | AFSP | N/A |
| IRS | 0 | EA | N/A |
| NASBA | 2 | CPA | Business Mgmt & Organization |
| CTEC | 0 | CRTP | N/A |
| CFP Board | 0 | CFP® | N/A |
Details
Duration: 100 minutes
Course level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of federal income taxation
Advanced preparation: None
Delivery method: Group Live