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Accounting & Auditing in the UK: Market Research Report

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Accounting & Auditing Market Research Report | SIC M69.201 | Mar 2012

Time for change: Proposed industry reforms could be a big shock for the Big Four

IBISWorld’s Accounting, Auditing market research report can be used to help you: understand market size and growth potential; major companies; draft business plans and pitch books; and conduct benchmarking and SWOT analysis. Our industry analysis highlights macro industry trends in the overall sector and micro trends faced by companies that do business in the industry. The industry report also provides key industry statistics and 5-year forecasts to anticipate future industry prospects so you can decide with confidence.

Report Snapshot
Market Share of Companies
Deloitte LLP Deloitte LLP market share
Ernst & Young LLP Ernst & Young LLP market share
KPMG LLP KPMG LLP market share
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP market share
Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
£15bn
Annual Growth 07-12
1.5%
Annual Growth 12-17
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Profit
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Employment
187,805
Businesses
24,013
Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

The Accounting and Auditing industry displays a low level of revenue volatility. Regardless of economic conditions, the statutory requirement for the submission of audited financial accounts by most businesses provides the industry with a stable revenue base. It is estimated that the industry suffered only marginally at the hands of the recession, reflecting its stability. In 2011-12, industry revenue is forecast to increase 1.9% to £14.8 billion. Over the five years through 2011-12, revenue is estimated to grow 1.5% per annum... purchase to read more

Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter

While the Big Four (PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, KPMG, and Ernst & Young) are widely recognised as dominant in the Accounting and Auditing industry, they are estimated to account for a combined market share of only about 13%. The Big Four are dominant among publicly listed companies and large privates. The vast majority of publicly listed companies are audited by one of the Big Four firms. However, the remainder of the industry consists of a large number of small to medium-size firms servicing the vast numbers of small and medium-size businesses operating in the United Kingdom... purchase to read more

 


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What is the Accounting, Auditing Industry?

Firms in this industry prepare and audit financial accounts. Bookkeeping and tax-consultancy activities are excluded from the industry.

Industry Products
External auditInternal auditFinancial and management accounting
 
Industry Activities
Preparation of financial accountsAuditing of financial accounts


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