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CPA Firm Valuation: A Conservative LBO Approach – Part 1: Inputs & Normalized EBITDA

In Part 1 of Ashley-Kincaid’s conservative LBO valuation series, we break down how buyers calculate Normalized Entry EBITDA for CPA firms. Discover the key financial inputs, essential owner compensation and discretionary adjustments, quality-of-earnings haircuts, and why this foundational step is critical for realistic valuations and successful deals in the 2026 CPA M&A market.

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