The NAICS code for accounting is 541211, Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Depending on the work, also check 541219.
Offices of certified public accountants are 541211; other accounting services are 541219.
Also searched as: CPA firm, accountant, accounting services.
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Businesses 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.
Census NAICS lines under 541211 that match accounting:
Businesses (except offices of CPAs) engaged in providing accounting services (except tax return preparation services only or payroll services only).
Census NAICS lines under 541219 that match accounting:
541211, Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Businesses 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.
Often, yes. Also check 541219 (Other Accounting Services). Offices of certified public accountants are 541211; other accounting services are 541219. In SAM.gov you can list several NAICS codes and mark one as primary.
The one on the solicitation. Federal agencies assign one NAICS code to each solicitation, and the SBA size standard of that code decides whether you count as a small business for that bid.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS (public domain). PublicBeam is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau or any agency. Always check the NAICS code in the official notice before you bid.