CPP Connect 2026

Next session: Wednesday 17 June 2026

The market for buying and selling accounting practices.

Hear from Mark Emney and Daniel Jones, Directors at DMY, Australia’s leading specialist M&A advisor and business broker for the accounting sector. With over seventy accounting practices sold in the past three years, DMY brings deep, current insights into practice transactions.

Mark and Daniel will unpack the state of the market for buying and selling accounting practices, drawing on real-life case studies and DMY’s latest market data. The session will explore buyer activity, pricing trends, deal structures, and emerging dynamics—including private equity interest.

You’ll also hear from Cullen Haynes, Director of Sales at Accounting Home Loans, who will share insights into current lending conditions and what financiers are typically looking for when assessing funding for practice and equity purchases.

The session will be interactive, with opportunities for questions throughout, and is designed to support practice owners and future buyers navigating ownership transitions.

Topics include:

• Current market conditions and transaction trends
• What contributes to a successful practice sale or purchase
• Buyer activity—who is buying and why
• Private equity interest in the accounting sector
• Lending considerations for practice and equity purchases
• Deal terms, pricing multiples and retentions
• Navigating ownership and succession transitions
• Practical tips for buyers and sellers