Buy a accounting firm in Ottawa.
Sourcing, financing, due diligence, and 100-day plan for Eastern Ontario accounting firm acquisitions.
What it takes to acquire a accounting firm in Ottawa.
Canadian capital — federal government, defense, tech (Shopify, OpenText, Kinaxis), and professional services.
For acquirers targeting Eastern Ontario accounting firms, the challenge is rarely finding a listing — it's finding the right one. SAZ buy-side advisory surfaces both on-market and off-market opportunities, runs full diligence, and structures financing to maximize your equity returns.
Value drivers in Ottawa-area accounting firms.
Recurring client base (most important)
Average client size
Partner retention
CPA-licensed staff
Niche specialization
What to investigate before buying in Ottawa.
Client retention post-sale (typical 80-90%)
Partner agreements
Professional liability claims
Tech stack
Ready to define your acquisition criteria?
A senior SAZ partner. NDA-first. info@Sedighi.ca or (604) 632-4959.