NAICS Code for Accounting Firm
The NAICS code for an accounting firm is 541211, Offices of Certified Public Accountants. CPA firms, including auditing firms, use 541211, Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Bookkeeping and accounting firms without CPAs use 541219, and payroll and tax preparation have their own codes. Federal financial management and audit support is posted under 541211, 541219 and 541611.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 541211 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 541219 Other Accounting Services | You do bookkeeping, billing or accounting without being a CPA firm. | $25 million or less in receipts |
| 541214 Payroll Services | You run payroll for clients. | $39 million or less in receipts |
| 541213 Tax Preparation Services | You mainly prepare taxes. | $25 million or less in receipts |
| 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | You provide financial management consulting. | $24.5 million or less in receipts |
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for an accounting firm?
The NAICS code for an accounting firm is 541211, Offices of Certified Public Accountants. CPA firms, including auditing firms, use 541211, Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Bookkeeping and accounting firms without CPAs use 541219, and payroll and tax preparation have their own codes. Federal financial management and audit support is posted under 541211, 541219 and 541611.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541211?
A business counts as small under NAICS 541211 with $26.5 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.