The 2018 IPA Annual Benchmarking Reports Are Now Available

  • The annual Benchmarking Reports are one of the most complete, independent, up-to-date sets of economic and management statistics available about the accounting profession today.
The IPA National report is one of the largest of its kind and is based on survey results from more than 500 North American accounting firms with fiscal year ends from September 2017 to May 2018.
IPA offers four specialized, in-depth reports for the accounting profession. The flagship, National Benchmarking Report along with the internal operational reports, consisting of Information Technology, Human Resources and Firm Administration, provide a more in-depth analysis of the profession.

NATIONAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
Top-line revenue organic growth fell this year to 4.6% and all growth fell to 6.6%.
Avg. Eq. partner comp. is 2.2 times the average non-equity partner comp.
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Net income growth slowed in 2017. Economic conditions were identified as a major factor.
Merger activity remains strong, with 53% of firms reporting mergers.


Professional staff turnover increased this year, to 12.9% nationwide from 12.4% for the 2017 reporting year.
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Average organic net revenue growth for all participating firms was just 4.6%, the lowest number since 2013.
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2018 EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES
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NATIONAL REPORT
FIRM ADMINISTRATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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COMING IN OCTOBER
The October issue of INSIDE Public Accounting will highlight key benchmarking trends and data, the fastest-growing firms in the nation, the most recommended consultants and much more.

Also included in October - INSIDE Public Accounting is pleased to present its inaugural IPA 400 Firms – the first ever ranking of the nation’s largest 400 firms. For 29 years, IPA has sustained a tradition of groundbreaking excellence by compiling the annual IPA 100, IPA 200, IPA 300 and the IPA Best of the Best. As the profession continues to grow and evolve, IPA will evolve with it. The October 2018 issue identifies the IPA 400.
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SURVEY LAUNCH IS MAY 1, 2019
IPA is expanding its survey and benchmarking services to include a cultural aspect, geared toward making elements of culture tangible and benchmarkable.
Our mission continues to be in assisting leaders within firms across the country in making their firms more efficient, growth-minded, profitable and forward-looking. Access the online application along with additional details.
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