Accounting Services in Canada - Industry Market Research Report

All accounted for: Anticipated growth in the number of businesses will likely underpin industry revenue growth

Accounting firms benefit from near constant need, regardless of economic activity. Even during particularly poor conditions, like at the pandemic's height, consumers and businesses still filed taxes, requiring accountants. Even businesses forced to shutter their doors often required bankruptcy and receivership services, benefitting accounting firms. The evergreen nature of many services offered by accounting firms keep revenue growth relatively stable. In fact, over the past five years, revenue has been growing at a CAGR of 1.8% and is expected to reach $17.4 billion in 2023, when revenue will rise 2.7%.

The Accounting Services industry in Canada audits the accounting records of public and private organizations and attests to compliance with generally accepted accounting practices. Accounting services establishments provide a variety of accounting services, including auditing accounting records, designing accounting systems, preparing financial statements, developing budgets and providing advice on matters related to accounting.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.