Joseph Rabinowitz, CPA selects Michael Zaidman, CPA and ZBS Group LLP as Succession Partner for Tax & Accounting Practice
ZBS Group LLP selected for fourth CPA practice transition, reinforcing the firm's position as a trusted succession partner for accounting professionals and their clients
PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZBS Group LLP, led by Michael Zaidman, CPA and financial advisor, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the tax and accounting practice of Joseph Rabinowitz, CPA. The transaction provides a thoughtful succession solution for Rabinowitz while ensuring continuity of service and expanded capabilities for the individuals, families, and businesses his practice has served.
Rabinowitz has built his practice around long-standing client relationships and the delivery of tax and accounting services. As he considered the future of the firm, identifying a successor capable of preserving those relationships while providing clients with additional resources was a central priority.
Following the transaction, Rabinowitz will remain actively involved during a diligent transition period, working alongside the ZBS team to help ensure continuity, facilitate introductions, and maintain the high level of service his clients have come to expect.
"Selecting a successor is about much more than completing a transaction—it is about determining who you trust with the relationships you have spent a career building," said Joseph Rabinowitz, CPA. "ZBS has the accounting and tax capabilities to serve my clients well, along with a broader team and additional services that can provide meaningful value as their needs evolve. I am looking forward to working closely with Michael and his team throughout the transition."
A Natural Fit for ZBS Group
The Rabinowitz practice will complement ZBS Group's established tax and accounting capabilities while giving existing clients access to the resources of a larger, efficiently structured professional team.
A key differentiator for ZBS is its understanding of the intersection between tax strategy and financial advisory services. Rather than viewing tax preparation, accounting, investments, and financial planning as entirely separate disciplines, ZBS seeks opportunities to coordinate these areas when appropriate.
For financial advisory clients, this approach can include greater attention to tax-efficient investing, investment and account structure, and the potential benefits of consolidating professional relationships. For tax and accounting clients, joining ZBS provides access to additional capabilities should their financial needs expand over time.
"Joe has built something valuable: a practice based on trusted relationships and years of service to his clients," said Michael Zaidman, CPA and financial advisor at ZBS Group LLP. "Our responsibility is to protect what Joe has built, make the transition as seamless as possible, and demonstrate to his clients that they will continue to receive attentive tax and accounting service while gaining access to the broader capabilities of the ZBS team."
A Proven CPA Succession Solution
The Rabinowitz transaction marks the fourth time Zaidman and his team have been selected to facilitate the succession of a CPA practice, reflecting ZBS Group LLP's growing experience in helping accounting professionals transition their firms as they approach retirement or the next stage of their careers.
CPA practice transitions present challenges that extend well beyond valuation and deal structure. Clients may have worked with the same accountant for decades, making continuity, communication, trust, and service quality critical to a successful succession.
Zaidman and the ZBS team have developed experience navigating these transitions from both sides of the relationship: providing retiring practitioners with a structured path toward succession while giving their clients a professional home designed to preserve existing relationships and expand available services.
"Every successful transition starts with trust," Zaidman added. "The retiring CPA needs confidence that the team stepping in understands the responsibility that comes with taking care of longtime clients. Our goal is to give practitioners a thoughtful retirement and succession solution while giving their clients confidence about what comes next."
Expanded Resources Without Sacrificing Relationships
For Rabinowitz's clients, the transition is designed to provide continuity rather than disruption. Rabinowitz's continued involvement will allow relationships and institutional knowledge to transfer deliberately to the ZBS team.
At the same time, clients will gain access to a broader organization with professionals across tax, accounting, and financial and investment advisory disciplines. This combination of additional services, an experienced team, and an established transition process helped make ZBS a compelling succession choice for Rabinowitz.
The transaction also reflects ZBS Group's broader strategy of partnering with CPA firm owners seeking a responsible long-term home for their practices. ZBS is particularly focused on transitions where maintaining client relationships, providing high-quality tax and accounting services, and offering access to broader financial capabilities can create value for both the retiring practitioner and the clients being served.
About ZBS Group LLP
ZBS Group LLP is a tax & accounting CPA firm led by Michael Zaidman, CPA and financial advisor specializing in tax efficient investment solutions. The firm combines tax and accounting expertise with an understanding of financial planning and investment strategy, helping clients consider financial decisions through a coordinated, tax-aware lens.
For inquiries contact:
ZBS Group LLP
516-394-3344
255 Executive Dr Ste 400
Plainview, NY 11803
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SOURCE ZBS Group LLP
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