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title: The BDO Deal Will Change M&A Transactions - The Visionary Group
description: BDO agreed to a $1.3 billion deal with Apollo Global Management. Add in the 600-person Bergen KDV acquisition by Creative Planning, a registered investment
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# [The BDO Deal Will Change M&A Transactions - The Visionary Group](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/2023/08/14/the-bdo-deal-will-change-ma-transactions)

 Written by [Bob Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bob-lewis) | Aug 14, 2023 5:00:00 AM

BDO agreed to a $1.3 billion deal with Apollo Global Management. Add in the 600-person Bergen KDV acquisition by Creative Planning, a registered investment advisor, in June and it is clear the M&A world has changed. These announced investments and future transactions that will occur are going to alter the accounting industry.

### **How Does This Impact Your Accounting Firm?**

1. **Supply & Demand.** As more firms begin conversations with outside investors, will the increased demand impact future transaction pricing?
2. **Deal Structures.** They can be creative, and fluid based on the specific acquirer and their motive for seeking the deal in the first place.
3. **Options.** Firms can evaluate private equity options, registered investment advisor opportunities or the traditional CPA firm to CPA path.
4. **Competition.** How will the presence of alternative outside investment impact the deal structure and pricing if you are evaluating a traditional M&A deal?
5. **Trickle Down.** As larger firms accept investments, smaller firms can participate in PE or RIA opportunities through roll-up strategies.
6. **Being the Acquirer.** With all the volatility, will these changes create opportunities for you to be the buyer in a changing marketplace?

### **The Visionary Group Can Create Your M&A Strategy **

Whether you are looking to sell or merge upward, be the acquirer, or are in a deal already, we can help. We can walk you through potential options for your firm. Our team can source deals, cash flow opportunities, conduct negotiations, and evaluate the hidden risks & opportunities on the table. We provide full search services, as well as deal consulting.

*For additional information on this topic, please review our [article in Accounting Today.](https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/the-impact-of-outside-investment-in-accounting)*

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