541212

541212 Offices of accountants

Cabinets de comptables • Canadian industry

Sector 54 Professional, scientific and techni...
Parent 54121 Accounting, tax preparation, bookke...
Edition 2026 NAICS Canada
Status Active Canadian industry

What code 541212 includes

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of accounting services, such as the preparation of financial statements, the preparation of management accounting reports, the review and auditing of accounting records, the development of budgets, the design of accounting systems, and the provision of advice on matters related to accounting.

Activities & Examples

  • accountant, professional
  • certified public accountants (CPAs)
  • public accountants, offices of
  • accountant, professional
  • certified accountants' offices
  • certified management accountants' (CMA)
  • certified public accountants (CPAs)
  • chartered accountants' offices
  • offices of accountants
  • provision of related services, such as bookkeeping, tax return preparation, payroll, management consulting and insolvency
  • public accountants, offices of
  • registered industrial accountants' offices

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • providing bookkeeping, billing and payroll processing services, without also providing accounting or auditing services (See 541215 Bookkeeping, payroll and related services (CAN))
  • providing tax return preparation services, without also providing accounting or auditing services (See 541213 Tax preparation services (US))

Classification Hierarchy

International Concordance

  • ISIC Rev. 4: M6920* — Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy