Ragan & Associates, PA

Our team of CPAs, AVAs and MBAs are experts in business valuations, structuring complex transactions, bank financing, contract negotiations, due diligence, and legal documentation saving thousands on attorneys’ fees. From mergers to exit strategies and divestitures, we are renowned for facilitating win-win transactions and more importantly, successful transitions. We are also publishers of an industry standard book, “The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions of CPA Firms”. This Guide documents every step of the process complete with financial analyses, economies of scale and projections, legal templates, and dozens of useful lists, forms and procedures. Whether you want to expand your practice, merge or are thinking of selling, it’s never too early to begin planning so that you can get the highest possible value upon divestiture. We also have many references we are happy to share with you. OUR SERVICES: For Sellers Our firm has completed 100s of creative transactions that we can share with those of you who are contemplating an exit strategy. Many practitioners are unaware of the diverse opportunities available to them depending on a firm’s short and long-term objectives. For example, many owners/partners want to work much longer than traditionally, and they can, buyers will keep them on for as long as they want and on their terms. In fact, the name of one of our book chapters is “Sellers can have it all, they just have to ask”. Ø Get a multiple that reflects the true value of your firm Ø Continue working as Principals for as long as desired Ø Structure the Deal so that you share in the growth of client base Ø Have all of their staff members and clients transfer to the new entity, seamlessly Ø Share in your businesses growth, thereby increasing the final purchase price Ø Enjoy access to our pre-qualified list of local, regional and national Buyers