Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments of accountants that are certified to audit the accounting records of public and private organizations and to attest to compliance with generally accepted accounting practices. Offices of certified public accountants (CPAs) may provide one or more of the following accounting services: (1) auditing financial statements; (2) designing accounting systems; (3) preparing financial statements; (4) developing budgets; and (5) providing advice on matters related to accounting. These establishments may also provide related services, such as bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and payroll processing.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 541211 - Offices of Certified Public Accountants are:
- Accountants' (i.e., CPAs) private practices, certified public
- Public accountants' (CPAs) private practices, certified
- Auditors' (i.e., CPAs) offices, accounts
- CPAs' (certified public accountants) offices
- Certified public accountants' (CPAs) offices
- Auditors' (i.e., CPAs) private practices, accounts
- Auditing accountants' (i.e., CPAs) offices
- Certified accountants' offices
- Public accountants' (CPAs) offices, certified
- Auditing services (i.e., CPA services), accounts
- Auditing accountants' (i.e., CPAs) private practices
- Accounting (i.e., CPAs) services, certified public
- Accountants' (i.e., CPAs) offices, certified public
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Accounting Services in the US (54121c)
Revenue 2025
$145.5bn
Growth 2025
0.16%
Key Trends
Increased demand for industry services has drastically outpaced the number of new accountants entering the industry
Profit has decreased during the period due to increases in competition combined with recovery following the pandemic
The industry is expected to benefit from an increasing number of businesses
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 541211 - Offices of Certified Public Accountants that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing tax return preparation services only--are classified in U.S. Industry 541213, Tax Preparation Services;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing payroll processing services only--are classified in U.S. Industry 541214, Payroll Services; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing accounting, bookkeeping, and billing services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541219, Other Accounting Services.
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NAICS Hierarchy 541211 - Offices of Certified Public Accountants
NAICS Code 541211 - Offices of Certified Public Accountants sits in the 2-digit Offices of Certified Public Accountants sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 54
Sector Title: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5411 Legal Services
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54111 Offices of Lawyers
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54112 Offices of Notaries
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54119 Other Legal Services
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5412 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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54121 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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5413 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
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54131 Architectural Services
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54132 Landscape Architectural Services
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54133 Engineering Services
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54134 Drafting Services
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54135 Building Inspection Services
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54136 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
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54137 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
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54138 Testing Laboratories
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5414 Specialized Design Services
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54141 Interior Design Services
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54142 Industrial Design Services
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54143 Graphic Design Services
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54149 Other Specialized Design Services
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5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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54151 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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5416 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
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54161 Management Consulting Services
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54162 Environmental Consulting Services
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54169 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
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5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
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54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
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54172 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
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5418 Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
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54181 Advertising Agencies
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54182 Public Relations Agencies
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54183 Media Buying Agencies
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54184 Media Representatives
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54185 Outdoor Advertising
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54186 Direct Mail Advertising
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54187 Advertising Material Distribution Services
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54189 Other Services Related to Advertising
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5419 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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54191 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
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54192 Photographic Services
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54193 Translation and Interpretation Services
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54194 Veterinary Services
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54199 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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