Accounting and tax practices are in unusually high demand as buyers chase recurring revenue and loyal client relationships. Private equity backed firms and larger practices have moved aggressively into this space, rolling up independent practices to build regional platforms, and they pay strong multiples for books with sticky clients, recurring compliance work, and clean transitions. That consolidation has pushed valuations well above their historical norms. Predictable, repeat revenue makes an established practice exactly what acquirers want. At the same time, the profession faces a shortage of new talent and rising technology demands, which makes an existing client base and trained staff all the more valuable to a buyer. Your client retention, recurring revenue mix, and staff continuity matter most when they are documented and current. Many practice owners are also nearing retirement together, so more books will hit the market in the coming years, and selling ahead of that wave means less competition and better terms. If retiring, easing your workload, or capturing the value of your practice while acquirers are paying premiums is on your mind, the timing strongly favors you.