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.

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