541211 Offices of Certified Public Accountants
Overview
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.
Top Organizations
Cross-References
- Providing tax return preparation services only--are classified in U.S. Industry 541213, Tax Preparation Services;
- Providing payroll processing services only--are classified in U.S. Industry 541214, Payroll Services; and
- Providing accounting, bookkeeping, and billing services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541219, Other Accounting Services.
Index Entries
Accountants' (i.e., CPAs) offices, certified public |
Accountants' (i.e., CPAs) private practices, certified public |
Accounting (i.e., CPAs) services, certified public |
Auditing accountants' (i.e., CPAs) offices |
Auditing accountants' (i.e., CPAs) private practices |
Auditing services (i.e., CPA services), accounts |
Auditors' (i.e., CPAs) offices, accounts |
Auditors' (i.e., CPAs) private practices, accounts |
Certified accountants' offices |
Certified public accountants' (CPAs) offices |
CPAs' (certified public accountants) offices |
Public accountants' (CPAs) offices, certified |
Public accountants' (CPAs) private practices, certified |