Today we speak to Anne and Paolo Lencioni, Founders of APL Accountants. Anne and Paolo are not only experts in accounting but they were both veterinary surgeons prior to becoming accountants. Our discussion today covers issues relating to valuations and business sales and acquisitions within this field. However, we feel this is a very relevant two-part series as it not only showcases the benefits of using industry-specific professionals, but it also covers both mistakes and opportunities that can be made by any business, accountant or broker entering into a sale or acquisition.
Episode Highlights:
- A background to the APL accountants’ niche
- Examples of where inexperience in an industry can lead to downfall
- Industry specific issues relating to valuations, business sales, and acquisition in the veterinary industry
- Buying a clinic without a valuation and not realising revenue included GST
- Not realising that the business owner owns the building and no accounting for rent
- Not accounted for wages and superannuation for the business owner and family properly
- Common mistakes specific to sales and acquisitions within the vet industry
- Opportunities that can be made by businesses, accountants and brokers dealing in the vet industry
Welcome to the first part of our discussion on valuations, mergers, and acquisitions with Anne and Paolo Lencioni of APL Accountants. Both formally veterinary surgeons before moving into the accounting industry they have a wealth of industry-specific experience when it comes to the sale or purchase of a veterinary practice. They discuss prepping for exit and specific multiples that are available when existing a vet practice. We discuss the effectiveness of having a niche approach and the advantage of using industry professionals who know what they are talking about, but feel this discussion has pointers relevant to any sale or acquisition you are involved in.
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