SPEAKER PROFILE
Colin Simkin
The leader in practice succession
Colin stands as a remarkable succession specialist for professional service firms across Australia, boasting an expansive career spanning over 30 years. His journey is marked by a steadfast dedication to the accounting industry, working closely with accountants to build resilient practices that thrive in today's dynamic environment. Colin's commitment remains as robust today as at the beginning of his career.
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Expertise
Colin is adept at executing business transactions across a broad spectrum, ranging from $300,000 to beyond $30 million. This range not only highlights his versatility but also portrays his proficiency in handling engagements of nearly any magnitude. Recognised as a trusted advisor, Colin's wisdom and guidance are sought after by accountants and professionals nationwide.
Topics
All topics run for 30 minutes.
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Each of Colin's talks is backed by practitioner case studies, offering real-world insights and actionable strategies. Whether you're navigating the valuation of your practice, pondering succession readiness, or delving into the specifics of deal structuring and due diligence, Colin's sessions promise to leave you with a deeper understanding and practical knowledge to apply in your professional journey. For bookings or more information on Colin Simkin’s sessions, you can reach out directly.
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Practice Valuation Trends
Price Shift
Buyer Demand
Buyer Types
Price Differential
Deal Structure​
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Practice Succession Readiness
What do buyers want?
What is the most critical question you need to address?
Understand your timeframes & timelines
Practitioner case studies
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Client Analysis
Client Fee Analysis & Top Clients Analysis
Client Age Profile/Revenue Analysis
Client Additions/Client Departures
Client Dossier
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Deal Structuring
Asset Sale
Share Sale
Practitioner case studies
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Due Diligence Essentials
Due Diligence Checklist/Due Diligence Preparation
Dataroom/Office DD
Practitioner case studies​
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Understanding Practice Valuation
Assessing the market valuation of your practice
Identifying and understanding key value drivers within your practice
Insights from practitioner case studies
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Exploring Succession Options
Internal Succession Vs External Succession
External Buyers' Insights: Who will buy your practice?
Practitioner case studies​
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Staff/Team Planning
Employee agreements
Leave entitlements
Employees in sale agreement
Practitioner case studies
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Financial Analysis
Revenue analysis
Expense analysis
Normalisation & EBITDA
Practitioner case studies​
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