We have found that it is possible to both purchase and operate a business without a CPA background. The challenge is obviously that Management needs a deep background. Happy to discuss more.

I've bought 3 firms as a non accountant. I think it's a great industry that's overlooked by searchers. There's big key man risk and technical risk in most firms for sale.....bottom line if you acquire a tax services firm you want to ensure there's 2 or more employees who sign tax returns that would stay on post close. Most of what's for sale has the owner signing every return.