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Accounting M&A Insider: Private Equity vs. Family Offices in M&A | Podcast #EP07 1 Credit

Accounting M&A Insider: Private Equity vs. Family Offices in M&A | Podcast #EP07 1 Credit

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    July, 2025

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    Business Mgmnt and Org

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify how private equity firms evaluate accounting firm investments.
  • Distinguish between PE and family office goals and time horizons.
  • Recognize key factors that increase or diminish firm valuation.
  • Explore real-world case studies of M&A within accounting.
  • Analyze governance and structure strategies that attract investors.

Course Overview

Would your firm survive investor scrutiny? In this episode of Accounting M&A Insider, host Saul Sony sits down with MYCPE ONE Co-Founder Shawn Parikh, along with panellists Alex Goldberg, Sara Sharp, and John Robertson, to unpack how private equity and family offices evaluate accounting firms, and what firm owners should do to get ready. From deal structures to investor expectations, this episode gives you a strategic lens on capital, consolidation, and firm value in today’s market.

Shawn and the panel offer a behind-the-scenes view into the minds of capital providers. They explain why PE and family offices look for recurring revenue, scalable infrastructure, and advisory potential. The conversation covers minority stakes, full buyouts, roll-up strategies, and why some firms fail investor due diligence. Real-world case studies highlight how founders preserved control, increased valuations, or transitioned out through structured deals.

Key Topics:

  • Private equity vs. family office
  • Accounting firm valuation triggers
  • Investor red flags and deal killers
  • Buyout structures and minority stakes
  • Growth, governance, and scalability

Whether you’re preparing for a sale, seeking growth capital, or just want to know what investors see when they look at your firm, this episode is a must. Walk away with clear insights, smart questions to ask, and a sharper sense of what makes your firm investable.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
BusIness Management & Organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Experts

Enhance Your Finance & Management Skills with Shawn Parikh

Shawn Parikh

Co-Founder & CEO, MYCPE ONE

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Shawn Parikh is the CEO and Co-Founder of MYCPE ONE. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, he has over 15 years of experience of being a problem solver for small to mid-size firms and over time he has given consultation to thousands of CPAs, accountants and tax pros. Shawn has always been a big believer and advocate of social enterprises and small accounting firms & businesses. He consults and speaks on several topics ranging from Building Remote Team - Remote Working, Offshore Staffing, strategic planning, Scalability of Accounting Practice, cloud accounting, practice management, LinkedIn marketing, etc.

Alex Goldberg

Alex Goldberg MBA

Partner, F3 Partners

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Alex leads investments in Consumer and Business Services at F3. He previously led real estate and restaurant investing across all of Diameter Capital Partners' funds and spent five years at MFP Investors with a primary focus on consumer, real estate and telecom. He earned his B.A. in Economics from Yeshiva University and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

John Robertson

John Robertson

Owner, Robertson & Associates

I am the Owner and CEO of Robertson & Associates, CPAs, based in Lakeport, California, where I have directed all accounting, tax, and auditing services for over 35 years. My leadership has ensured consistent quality across a broad portfolio of client engagements and fostered long-term relationships built on trust and expertise.


I hold an accounting degree from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. As an active member of the AICPA, CASBO, and CalCPA, I stay connected to industry best practices and trends. Additionally, my service on the governmental accounting and auditing committee demonstrates my commitment to upholding professional standards and advancing the field.

Saulsony

Saul Sony

Director, MYCPE ONE

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As Director – Partnerships, Content Strategy, and M&A Advisory, I drive growth at the intersection of education, strategic alliances, and transaction advisory within accounting and professional services.

I partner with thought leaders, firms, and content creators to build high-impact collaborations and deliver compliance-ready content that helps professionals educate, influence, and scale on the MY-CPE ONE platform. I work closely with CPA and accounting firm owners to support MYCPE ONE's inorganic growth strategy identifying the right partners and aligning them toward shared goals.

In the M&A and advisory space, I work closely with private equity firms, accounting leaders, and advisors to create educational resources that support practice growth, succession planning, and deal execution. Through podcasts, webinars, and curated learning experiences, my goal is to enable smarter dealmaking and build stronger professional alignment. I work with CPA and Accounting Firm owners to collectively help MYCPE ONE's inorganic growth plans.

Sara Sharp

Sara Sharp Lawyer, Consultant

Partner, SK&S Law Group LLP

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Sara Sharp is a lawyer for accountants who focuses on helping people buy and sell accounting practices. She uses her years of experience practicing law to guide clients and to empower buyers and sellers to become the expert on their deal process. She founded Deal Academy with a series of courses to assist individuals in gaining the expertise they need to navigate these transactions with confidence. She is the co-host of the Deal Makers podcast where her and her co-host, Daniel Talbott, provide frank interviews with real-world buyers and sellers enabling listeners to learn from real world mistakes occurring in the acquisition process that are not often shared publicly.

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