Have you been searching for a way into the lucrative accounting industry? While purchasing a tax practice for sale may seem like an easy way in, there are many problems with this approach.
Drawbacks to purchasing an existing tax practice for sale:
Hidden Problems
There is often a reason that the owner of a tax firm wants to sell his or her business, and there may be more to their story than retirement. Make sure you are fully aware of the situation and state of the practice before signing any agreements. Look out for hidden problems such as debts, poor work culture, employee unrest and more
Loss of Clients
A big incentive to purchase an existing tax practice is the long list of clients that particular practice services. While you’ll be handed this list once the practice is yours, don’t assume these clients will do business with you. Tax and accounting services require trust and strong client relationships - this is not something you can purchase. Many clients will be upset about the buy out and choose to do business somewhere else or continue their services privately with the individual that sold you the practice.
Difficulty Managing Employees
Just as clients are often displeased about buyouts, so are employees. It is difficult to manage employees that are used to following someone else’s lead. Many may leave, so be prepared to rehire once you purchase a tax practice for sale.
Poor Organization
When you purchase a business be prepared to do a lot of cleaning up. Organizational issues are common when purchasing tax practices and can often cause more headache than it’s worth.
Outdated Software
Lastly, make sure you ask what type of software and programs the tax practice currently owns. It can be difficult to run a functional practice with outdated programs, so you should know ahead of time if you need to invest in new software or tools.
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