M&A Models for Accounting Firms: Which One’s Right for You?

Should you sell your accountancy firm, stay independent, or take investment? of M&A Diaries, host James Gosling sits down with Shiv Shah, Director of M&A at TC Group, to unpack the most popular acquisition models and the real factors influencing deals in today’s fast-moving market. Discover the pros & cons of 100% exits, roll-ups, and split-equity deals Why regulatory burden, tech fatigue & succession struggles are driving sales The cultural missteps that ruin deals—before or after signing How PE-backed and independent firms are reshaping the mid-market What younger partners really want from their next chapter A candid look at TC Group’s unique autonomy-plus-infrastructure model Whether you’re ready to exit, scale through acquisition, or just want a clearer view of your options, this episode will give you the clarity (and caution) you need.