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Selecting the Right CPA for Your GI & Hepatology Practice Transaction

When selling or acquiring a GI & Hepatology practice, having a CPA with specialized healthcare M&A experience can mean the difference between leaving money on the table and maximizing your transaction value. These specialized CPAs understand the unique revenue cycles, provider compensation structures, and compliance requirements specific to gastroenterology and hepatology practices, ensuring your financials are properly prepared and your deal structure is tax-optimized for maximum after-tax proceeds.

Proper preparation before selling can significantly increase your final practice value. Schedule a Valuation Consultation →

Top CPA Firms Specializing in GI & Hepatology

1. TriCPS

Headquarters: Jacksonville, FL
Service Area: Nationwide
Website: https://www.tricps.com

2. Citrin Cooperman

Headquarters: New York, NY
Service Area: East Coast with national capabilities
Website: https://www.citrincooperman.com

3. BDO Healthcare

Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Service Area: Nationwide
Website: https://www.bdo.com/industries/healthcare

4. CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)

Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN
Service Area: Nationwide
Website: https://www.claconnect.com

5. Moss Adams

Headquarters: Seattle, WA
Service Area: West Coast and Southwest
Website: https://www.mossadams.com

6. Marcum LLP

Headquarters: New York, NY
Service Area: Nationwide
Website: https://www.marcumllp.com

How to Select the Right CPA for Your GI & Hepatology Practice Transaction

Choosing the right CPA for your practice transaction requires evaluating their specific experience with gastroenterology and hepatology practice sales, their track record with EBITDA normalization in your specialty, and their ability to structure deals that minimize your tax burden. Start by interviewing multiple firms about their recent transactions in your specialty, asking for specific examples of how they’ve helped practices similar to yours achieve premium valuations through proper financial preparation and strategic deal structuring.

The structure of your practice sale has major implications for your after-tax proceeds. Book a Tax Strategy Consultation →

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to have a CPA with specialized healthcare M&A experience for GI & Hepatology practice mergers and acquisitions?

A CPA with specialized healthcare M&A experience understands the unique revenue cycles, provider compensation structures, and compliance requirements specific to gastroenterology and hepatology practices. This expertise ensures your financials are properly prepared and your deal structure is tax-optimized for maximum after-tax proceeds, helping you maximize your transaction value.

Which CPA firms are recommended for GI & Hepatology practice mergers and acquisitions?

Top CPA firms specializing in GI & Hepatology practice mergers and acquisitions include TriCPS (Jacksonville, FL), Citrin Cooperman (New York, NY), BDO Healthcare (Chicago, IL), CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) (Minneapolis, MN), Moss Adams (Seattle, WA), and Marcum LLP (New York, NY). These firms have nationwide or regional service areas and strong healthcare M&A capabilities.

What factors should be considered when selecting a CPA for a GI & Hepatology practice transaction?

When selecting a CPA, consider their specific experience with gastroenterology and hepatology practice sales, their track record with EBITDA normalization in your specialty, and their ability to structure deals that minimize your tax burden. It’s recommended to interview multiple firms, ask for recent transaction examples, and evaluate how they’ve helped similar practices achieve premium valuations.

How can proper preparation before selling a GI & Hepatology practice affect the transaction?

Proper preparation before selling a GI & Hepatology practice can significantly increase the final practice value. This includes having accurate financials, tax-optimized deal structures, and strategic planning facilitated by experienced CPAs, which collectively enhance the sale price and after-tax proceeds.

What role does deal structure play in a GI & Hepatology practice sale?

The structure of your practice sale has major implications for your after-tax proceeds. A well-structured deal, crafted by a knowledgeable CPA, can minimize your tax burden and maximize the amount you keep from the sale. Consulting a CPA for tax strategy can help ensure the transaction is optimized for your financial benefit.