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Jacob Petersen

Franchise Owner at Murphy Business

Clearwater, FL Website (507) 262-6000
CPAMBACVACurrent deals $2.2M–$2.8MUpdated August 2026
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About

Jacob Petersen is a Franchise Owner with Murphy Business. He earned his CPA in 2009 and in 2010 started an accounting business with a partner, building it over 7 years to more than 700 individual income tax clients and 120 business clients, most of them business or rental property owners. He has served as controller for half a dozen companies with earnings up to $20 million, earned the Certified Valuation Analyst credential in 2015, and has taught accounting, taxation, strategic management, and statistics at three colleges. After high school he enlisted in the Army as a helicopter mechanic, serving in South Korea and Afghanistan, then earned an MBA from the University of Minnesota and began his career as an auditor and tax preparer at a large public accounting firm. He serves as Treasurer for two non-profits and sits on the board of a management association where he owns rental properties. He has been married to Maria for 10 years and has two daughters.

Who is a good fit for Jacob Petersen

  • Owners who want a valuation from a Certified Valuation Analyst before selling
  • Small business and rental property owners who want a CPA reading their financials
  • Buyers analyzing a target's financial outcomes: he has been controller for companies with earnings up to $20 million

Active listings (2)

Asking prices from $2.2M to $2.8M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. He earned the Certified Valuation Analyst credential in 2015 and is a CPA who spent 7 years building an accounting practice serving business and rental property owners.

He served in the Army as a helicopter mechanic in South Korea and Afghanistan, earned an MBA from the University of Minnesota, worked as an auditor and tax preparer at a large public accounting firm, earned his CPA in 2009, and co-founded an accounting business in 2010.

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