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TaxCalc TV M&A focus: The State of the Acquisition Market - (Plus a practice buyer's guide)

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What does the practice M&A market have in store in 2026?

Competition between firms seeking to grow by acquisition has been at fever pitch over recent months, and as private equity flows into the sector we ask the question:

"What has the impact been on practice valuations for sellers and returns for acquirers?"

We are joined by Julia Whistler, Head of Operations at Practice M&A consultant's Foulger Underwood to share her insights in

  • The impact of private equity on the shape of the market
  • How the rising costs of doing business are impacting M&A
  • Talent shortages and wage inflation - the impact on the attractiveness of small firms
  • Fee pressure and client expectations (how protecting margins is key)
  • Technical disruption and digital maturity gaps
  • Valuation dynamics (the latest on revenue multiples)
  • Buyer caution and the impact on timescales for acquisitions

And much more

And there will be plenty of time for Q&A

If you have acquisitions in your sights in 2026, make this a date in your diary.


Hosted by

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    Julia Whistler Head of Operations @ Foulger Underwood

    Julia joined Foulger Underwood in 2010, bringing extensive experience in project management, resourcing, operations and HR from her earlier roles at T Mobile and WHSmith. Initially focused purely on managing client assignments and coordinating retained mandates, she now provides operational oversight, ensuring each business unit has the resources and structure needed to meet the high expectations of our UK and global client base. Her remit spans international research, multi jurisdictional search coordination, sector focused campaigns and the development of UK and European markets. She also advises clients on resourcing and talent management challenges, helping them navigate the evolving demands of their organisations. One of the aspects she enjoys most is working closely with the people at the heart of every transaction — the sellers, the acquirers and the leaders navigating today’s fast changing and complex talent landscape.

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    Andy North Chief Marketing Officer @ TaxCalc

    Andy joined TaxCalc in 2021 as the Chief Marketing Officer from his previous role as publisher of AccountingWEB in both the UK and the US. He has spent over 20 years studying the accounting profession and appeared on too many podcasts and webinars to mention.

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