Ryan Turbes and Clay Brownlee, partners at Boulay, share their expertise in helping entrepreneurs through the entire entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) lifecycle. They discuss the importance of early engagement with CPA firms for proactive financial planning. Strategies to navigate acquisition challenges, including tax implications and financial communication, are covered. The duo emphasizes the need for collaboration during transitions and the role of post-close accounting for professionalizing financial practices, ensuring smooth exits, and enhancing business value.