In this episode, Rory speaks with Shannon Hay, SVP at United Midwest Savings Bank, to talk about accounting firm financing and acquisitions. Discover the opportunities and challenges for firm sellers and buyers and how private equity is reshaping the profession. Learn how the talent shortage and rising interest rates are impacting the M&A market. Shannon also shares insights on succession planning, the advantages of internal buyouts, and how firms can prepare for a successful sale. Are we on the brink of a consolidation bubble in the accounting sector similar to the Sub Prime mortgage crisis? Do you want to know how to leverage SBA financing to acquire a business? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode with Shannon Hay.