Accounting & bookkeeping State of the Industry report
Get a pulse on the US’s 2025 accounting and bookkeeping landscape. Uncover industry shifts, explore cloud-software benefits, and gather crucial insights to navigate the challenges and opportunities defining today’s advisory world for your practice.
The state of the accounting industry? Growth – and lots of it
Here are some of the key insights from our survey of 250 independent accountants and bookkeepers across the United States.
The industry is enjoying higher revenue, higher profits, and more clients
74% of practices reported higher revenue, 73% reported higher profit, and 56% reported adding more clients.
All this growth has practices feeling optimistic
79% say they are optimistic or very optimistic, and large firms are the most optimistic (91%).
More firms feel prepared to incorporate AI
80% of practices feel AI will have a positive effect, and 73% of accountants say they are ready to incorporate AI into their workflows.
This report will help you to . . .
Understand key shifts
Equip yourself to make data-driven decisions and position your practice at the forefront of the industry.
Find growth through advisory
Unlock new revenue streams and become your clients’ strategic advisor for long-term success.
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Prepare your practice to thrive in a digital and AI-driven world with insights and actionable advice.
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