Owner of a small CPA firm unsure whether to sell to PE-backed platforms, fearing loss of legacy and employee impact.

No structured tool to compare PE offers, evaluate long-term outcomes for partners and employees, or simulate post-acquisition scenarios.

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Willingness to Pay

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May 1, 2026

App Concept

ExitPath Pro

A decision-support platform for CPA firm owners weighing PE acquisition offers. It aggregates market data, simulates earn-out scenarios, and provides anonymized peer reviews of acquirers to help owners make informed, confident decisions about selling their practice.

Key Features

PE offer comparison dashboard with earn-out and valuation calculators
Anonymized peer reviews and outcome ratings of acquirers from past sellers
Employee compensation impact simulator
Market intelligence reports on recent acquisitions in comparable firms

Target Users: Owners of small-to-mid-sized CPA firms (1-20 employees) in the US considering PE acquisition.

Revenue Model: $99/month subscription for access to data and tools; $499 for a one-time comprehensive exit report.

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