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Accounting M&A Insider: Scalable Firm Valuation Levers | Podcast #EP09 1 Credit

Accounting M&A Insider: Scalable Firm Valuation Levers | Podcast #EP09 1 Credit

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    August, 2025

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify private equity criteria used to evaluate accounting firm investment suitability.
  • Distinguish between private equity and family office goals, timelines, and governance preferences.
  • Analyze firm characteristics that drive higher or lower investor valuation.
  • Explore real-world M&A case studies involving accounting firms and investor partners.
  • Evaluate governance and structural choices that influence partnership and capital outcomes.

Course Overview

Is private capital reshaping the future of CPA firms forever? In this episode of Accounting M&A Insider, host Shawn Parikh leads a compelling panel conversation with Rushabh Shah, Jeremy Dubow, and Nita Sanger to explore how private equity, family offices, and M&A are transforming the accounting industry. Listeners will gain the investor perspective on firm scalability, deal readiness, and strategic alignment.

Shawn Parikh, co-founder of MY‑CPE ONE, brings extensive experience advising CPA firms on capital strategy. Together with Rushabh, Jeremy, and Nita, he unpacks how investors assess firms, focusing on recurring revenue, advisory model potential, and leadership durability. The panel breaks down differences between PE and family office investors, governance impact, succession planning challenges, and growth-by-consolidation models like roll-ups and carve-outs. Real U.S.-based examples highlight valuation triggers and deal structures that succeed and those that fail.

Key Topics:

  • Private equity vs family office investing
  • Scalable firm valuation levers
  • Deal structuring: minority vs majority stakes
  • Governance and succession planning
  • Consolidation and roll-up frameworks

This episode is essential listening whether you're positioning your firm for capital, preparing for a sale, or navigating an acquisition search. Gain clarity on what investors truly value—and how to align your firm’s story for success.

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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

Rushabh Shah

Rushabh Shah

Vice President (VP), MYCPE ONE

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Rushabh Shah is a seasoned expert in investment banking and business consultancy, with over 15 years of experience driving transformative growth for organizations through strategic financial solutions. As the Vice President at MYCPE ONE, Rushabh leads the charge in curating insightful platforms that empower accounting and finance professionals with actionable knowledge and global perspectives.

Rushabh’s expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity funding, and strategic advisory. He has an exceptional track record of guiding businesses through complex transactions, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing actionable strategies that drive measurable outcomes. His deep understanding of market dynamics and operational scalability has made him a trusted advisor to organizations seeking sustainable growth.

In his leadership role, Rushabh has cultivated a reputation for his clarity of thought, innovative approach, and empathetic mentoring. He is passionate about building collaborative ecosystems, fostering partnerships, and leveraging technology to redefine industry benchmarks.


Jeremy Dubow

Jeremy Dubow CPA, MST

Tax Partner, Prosperity Partners

Jeremy Dubow, a founding partner, co-leads NDH’s tax group and is the company’s Chief Executive Officer. He provides sophisticated tax planning, consulting and preparation services to technology entrepreneurs and their companies, high net worth individuals and family offices. Jeremy also oversees NDH’s mergers and acquisitions practice and provides high-level tax consulting services to company founders throughout the business sale process.

As a tax generalist, Jeremy advises his clients on a wide range of tax issues from basic entity selection through sophisticated transaction structuring. His clients value his accessibility, communication, technical expertise and proactive problem solving. He is a leading authority on Qualified Small Business Stock planning and combines sophisticated income tax planning with complex estate planning. 

Jeremy routinely speaks on behalf of the IL CPA Society on partnership tax matters and assists other CPAs on complex flow-through tax issues. He is actively involved in the IL CPA Society’s tax committees and is the former Chair of the Flow-Through Entities Committee and Tax Executive Committee.

Jeremy began his career in Arthur Andersen’s Middle Market Tax group and was later promoted to Tax Manager at Deloitte Tax before co-founding NDH. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, and competing in endurance races. He is also NDH’s premier table tennis player.

Nita Sanger

Nita Sanger CEO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Idea Innovate Consulting

I bring over 25 years of experience as a CxO, Operating Partner, and Advisor. I am renowned as a growth strategy and revenue optimization expert and excel in turning around underperforming businesses, in addition to driving accelerated growth for firms with revenues ranging from $10M to $9B. I have a stellar track record of enhancing companies and business lines, maximizing shareholder value through increased revenues, market share growth, and improved margins. I am recognized for my ability to generate revenues, achieve P&L growth, and consistently deliver above-plan performance. I am a strategic thinker known for my out-of-the-box solutions. My unique ability is to work at all organizational levels and my substantial local and global experience make me a distinguished leader in my field. 

Idea Innovate is a fully female-owned and operated firm headquartered in New Jersey, certified by the State of New Jersey as a Women-owned Business Entity (WBE).

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.

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