Accounting Services Sourcing Intelligence Report, 2030

Accounting Services Procurement Intelligence Report, 2023 - 2030 (Revenue Forecast, Supplier Ranking & Matrix, Emerging Technologies, Pricing Models, Cost Structure, Engagement & Operating Model, Competitive Landscape)

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  • Base Year for Estimate: 2022
  • Report ID: GVR-P-UC-084
  • Format: Electronic (PDF)
  • Historical Data: 2020 - 2021
  • Number of Pages: 0

Accounting Services Category Overview

The accounting services category is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.45% from 2023 to 2030. North American region accounts for the largest category share followed by Europe and APAC. Factors such as changes in standards of financial reporting, outsourcing of back-end operations to low-cost economies, and rise in research & development investments are driving the category growth. One of the most significant trends is the AI and cloud-based solutions of accounting services.

Hyper connectivity, supercomputing, cloud computing, and cyber security are particular technology trends driving the finance function and finance & accounting transformation. It has been observed that companies are adopting these technological advancements while offering accounting services to their clients. For example,

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) created GL.ai, a programme that assists their clients in identifying irregularities in the general ledger

  • Cloud accounting software, such as Xero and QuickBooks Online, use live bank feeds, allowing an increasing number of bookkeeping entries to be automated

  • MYOB Advisor is an Australia-based software provider that provides natural descriptions of a business's financial position and insights such as cash flow visualization and top customer views to help clients manage their high-value relationships

  • In March 2022, GTreasury partnered with Infor to offer an integrated treasury solution built on the Azure platform, including cash management, payments, debt and investment management, risk and exposure management, hedge accounting, and reporting functionality

  • In 2022, Intuit Accountants launches Intuit Tax Advisor which integrates Tax Prep and Advisory, a new insights tool for tax professionals to deliver tax advisory services. It integrates with Intuit Accountant software, Lacerte, and ProConnect Tax to provide insights and strategies for clients

  • EY's Canvas program allows customers to check in on the status of an audit as it happens and analyze risk areas, allowing auditors to make the most use of their time

The accounting services category is segmented by type into payroll services, tax preparation services, and bookkeeping, financial auditing, and other related services. Bookkeeping, financial auditing and other accounting services are the largest segments which are estimated to account for 83% -85% of the total in 2022. In terms of end use industry, this category can be classified into IT services, manufacturing, financial services, construction, and others. IT services is expected to be the fastest growing segment. On the basis of service provider, this category can be segmented into large enterprise and small & medium enterprise. The large enterprise segment is projected to account for 57% - 60% of the total revenue in 2022.

This category is highly fragmented, with a significant number of regional firms. In 2022, the top ten competitors accounted for 35.92% of the overall share. PwC, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Deloitte, BDO, and others are among the category's major participants. All the major players are expected to continue pursuing M&A to increase their market share by purchasing smaller and profitable companies. However, new regional players will keep entering the market due to growing demand for industry services.  

This is a labor-intensive sector that requires highly skilled people to provide audits and assurance services. By 2022, the industry is predicted to invest only USD 0.03 - USD 0.05 in capital equipment for every USD 1.00 spent on labor, resulting in a low level of capital intensity. Wages are the industry's major expense, estimated to account for 35% - 40% of sales in 2022. Wage expenses vary according to the size of the business. Non-partner accountants at medium and large-sized businesses in this area are often paid in salary rather than as a portion of profit.

Organizations use three pricing models: hourly billing, fixed fee billing, and value-based pricing model. With advent of technology, hourly billing is not widely used as more work can be done in same amount of time. Value-based pricing model involves charging clients based on the value they perceive in a service, unlike fixed billing, where clients may have to pay more than what they think they should. 

Accounting Services Procurement Intelligence Report Scope 

Report Attribute

Details

Accounting Services Category Growth Rate

CAGR of 11.45% from 2023 to 2030

Base Year for Estimation

2022

Pricing growth Outlook

5%-12% (annual)

Pricing Models

Value pricing model, fixed fee pricing model, Hourly billing model

Supplier Selection Scope

Cost and pricing, Past engagements, Productivity, Geographical presence

Supplier selection criteria

Tax, Consulting, Audit & Assurance, Digital Services, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Advisory, Legal Services, technical specifications, operational capabilities, regulatory standards and mandates, category innovations, and others

Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, supplier ranking, supplier matrix, emerging technology, pricing models, cost structure, competitive landscape, growth factors, trends, engagement, and operating model

Key companies profiled

Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, BDO, RSM, Grant Thornton, Nexia International, Crowe Horwath, Baker Tilly

Regional scope

Global

Revenue Forecast in 2030

USD 1,559.37 billion

Historical data

2020 - 2021

Quantitative units

Revenue in USD billion and CAGR from 2023 to 2030

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Component wise cost break down for better negotiation for the client, highlights the key cost drivers in the market with future price fluctuation for different materials (e.g.: steel, aluminum, etc.) used in the production process

Rate Benchmarking

Offering cost transparency for different products / services procured by the client. A typical report involves 2-3 case scenarios helping clients to select the best suited engagement with the supplier

Salary Benchmarking

Determining and forecasting salaries for specific skill set labor to make decision on outsourcing vs in-house.

Supplier Newsletter

A typical newsletter study by capturing latest information for specific suppliers related to: M&As, technological innovations, expansion, litigations, bankruptcy etc.

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