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The Accounting Current - April 2025
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George Wellmer.
April 18, 2025
Happy April! 🧾✏️
It’s that magical time of year when coffee consumption spikes, inboxes overflow, and “Just checking on that receipt...” becomes your favorite email opener.
Welcome back to SMB Current – Accounting Edition. Last month, you all continued to crush it—despite it being the crazy time of year, accountants still used Tupelo’s free valuation tool to add real value for their clients (and maybe even spot a few hidden easter eggs). Check out the sample we have from a profitable boutique manufacturer.
This month, we’re diving into the thick of tax season with:
🧾Smart tech that saves you time
🧾Industry updates you actually care about
🧾Tips for growing your firm, even in the midst of tax season
Did you know? 80% of businesses that go to market never sell. The top reasons?? Owners don’t know what their business is worth or how to sell it. Tupelo gives you real-time insight into your business valuation, so you’re always prepared.
Curious? Check out a sample valuation here:
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đź“° Accounting Press
Liberation Day: Accountants, Start Your Spreadsheets
Well, it’s official: Liberation Day wasn’t just a headline—it’s a full-on business earthquake. President Trump’s tariff-fueled moment (you saw the board, right?) is already sending ripple effects through companies of all stripes.
The big question now: who eats the cost?
“About half of CFOs are planning to pass the tariffs on to customers,” said Tom Hood, EVP at AICPA & CIMA. “The other half? They're getting creative and hunting for savings elsewhere.”
Either way, accountants have some legwork to handle this uncertainty.
With supply costs set to rise, businesses are scrambling to update forecasts, run scenario models, and figure out whether buying local could soften the blow. And while some companies might cash in on the spending shift, others are gearing up for margin math no one’s excited about.
Expect a surge in financial modeling, competitor pricing analysis, and some good old-fashioned spreadsheet sorcery. From revised forecasts to revamped reporting, the finance team’s about to be very popular.
Bottom line: The tariff era is back—and if you're not planning for it, you're already behind.
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🦜SMB Squawk Box
Home Services - M&A Transaction Multiples Based on Seller’s Discretionary Earnings:
Manufacturing - Seller Discretionary Earnings
Click below for a detailed blog post! | Q1 - Low | Median | Q4 - High |
2.38x | 3.85x | 7.00x | |
2.85x | 3.50x | 7.30x | |
2.05x | 2.40x | 5.40x | |
2.25x | 2.90x | 3.75x | |
3.00x | 4.80x | 7.80x | |
2.50x | 2.80x | 6.40x | |
2.53x | 3.95x | 5.80x | |
2.00x | 4.31x | 6.25x | |
2.50x | 3.00x | 4.24x | |
2.18x | 3.00x | 4.10x | |
3.00x | 3.40x | 6.50x | |
3.00x | 3.40x | 6.50x | |
2.20x | 2.95x | 4.10x | |
2.40x | 3.90x | 8.00x | |
2.00x | 2.30x | 4.30x | |
2.00x | 2.50x | 5.90x | |
2.10x | 3.15x | 3.90x |
Industry Overview, Market Size/Projections, Key Financial Metrics, Future Outlook and more | Tupelo’s industry reports get thousands of views monthly by owners, buyers, and your fellow brokers. |
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 | George Wellmer, CEO Tupelo |