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CPA & Accounting Partner

Your clients need capital. We speak your language.

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Overview

Is This the Right Program for You?

CPAs and accounting professionals sit at the center of their clients' financial lives — which means you often see the need for financing before anyone else does. The SGF CPA Partner program makes it easy to connect your clients with the right commercial financing while protecting the trust you've built.

Who This Program Is For

CPA firms and solo practitioners with small business client bases

Bookkeepers and financial controllers embedded in client operations

Tax advisors who review business financials and identify capital gaps

Accounting professionals seeking to deepen client relationships

When This Program Is Not the Right Fit

Practices without active small business or commercial client relationships

CPAs seeking to underwrite or structure deals independently

Firms with compliance restrictions on referral compensation — consult your ethics board first

Your Role

What You Do

Flag clients who may benefit from business financing during routine advisory

Make a warm introduction to the SGF team — no pitch required

Optionally assist with financial document prep to accelerate underwriting

SGF's Commitment

What We Provide

A financing process built on the same documentation you already work with

Clear, jargon-free communication so you stay informed

Referral compensation on funded transactions

A trusted capital resource you can confidently recommend to clients

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact us to start the application process. We review every partner application personally.

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