Meet Rachel Carlsen

Strategic Tax & Transaction Advisory from Rachel Carlsen, CPA | Carlsen Partners

👩‍💼 Meet Rachel Carlsen, CPA

Founder | Principal Advisor | Trusted Exit Strategist

Rachel Carlsen, CPA, is a seasoned financial strategist with over 30 years of experience in tax planning, business valuation, and transaction advisory. As founder of Carlsen Partners, she has helped countless entrepreneurs and business owners plan and execute successful business exits—combining deep financial insight with personalized, goal-driven advice.

Rachel holds a CPA license in the state of California,and her background spans complex tax structuring, multi-entity business operations, mergers and acquisitions, and IRS and FTB audit resolution. She is known for her precision, professionalism, and ability to simplify complex financial decisions for her clients.

Credentials:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Licensed in [State]
• Member, American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
• Business Valuation & Transaction Advisory Specialist

✅ Why Business Owners Choose Carlsen Partners

Accurate Business Valuation

Rachel delivers detailed, defensible valuations using income, market, and asset-based approaches tailored to your industry and financials.

Tax-Efficient Exit Strategies

We help you reduce capital gains and structure deals (asset vs. stock sale) to keep more of what you’ve earned.

Financial & Operational Readiness

We prepare your financials to stand up to buyer scrutiny, ensuring clean books, reduced risk, and higher buyer confidence.

Strategic Deal Support

From initial pricing through final signatures, Rachel is by your side—advising on terms, managing due diligence, and coordinating with your legal team.

Post-Sale Planning

After closing, Rachel offers wealth planning, tax filing guidance, and strategies to ensure long-term financial stability.

💬 What Our Clients Say

“Rachel helped us navigate the sale of our family business with incredible professionalism. She saved us hundreds of thousands in taxes and made the entire process feel manageable.”

— Private Business Owner, California

“Without Rachel’s guidance, we would’ve left money on the table. Her valuation, planning, and negotiation support were essential.”

— Entrepreneur & Seller of Multi-Unit Franchise

📞 Schedule a Confidential Consultation

Ready to discuss your exit strategy?

Contact Rachel Carlsen, CPA, today for a one-on-one consultation and discover how to sell your business on your terms.

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🏢 About Carlsen Partners

Carlsen Partners is a boutique CPA firm specializing in tax strategy, business transactions, and financial advisory for business owners. We are committed to excellence, integrity, and client success.