Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 541211

Offices of Certified Public Accountants

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 541211.

NAICS 541211 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$15.1B
Total awards
10,097 awards
Active obligations
$2.4B
Size standard
$26,500,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 541211 covers licensed certified public accountants and their offices providing accounting and auditing, preparation of financial statements and tax returns, attestation services, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial advisory to businesses and individuals.

Federal opportunities under 541211 typically involve delivering independent financial audits, attestation reports, tax compliance filings, periodic financial statements, and related bookkeeping or payroll support so agencies and grantees meet statutory audit requirements and maintain accountable financial records.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$269M
Awards
283
Average award
$950.6K
Change from FY2024
-52%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$32,425

SIKICH CPA LLC

National Endowment for the Arts

PIID
59310526F00009
PSC
R704 - SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING

$1,913,792

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Department of Housing and Urban Development

PIID
86614326F00012
PSC
R704 - SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING

$393,133

COHNREZNICK LLP

Department of Energy

PIID
89303926FEM000398
PSC
R704 - SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING

$400,000

COHNREZNICK LLP

Department of Energy

PIID
89303326FEM000045
PSC
R704 - SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING

$1,271,835

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Federal Emergency Management Agency

PIID
70FB8026F00000034
PSC
R710 - SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL

$418,973

COHNREZNICK LLP

Department of Energy

PIID
89303926FEM000394
PSC
R704 - SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING

$2,897,091

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Department of Housing and Urban Development

PIID
86615526F00006
PSC
R710 - SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL

$0

SIKICH CPA LLC

Office of the Inspector General

PIID
70VT1526F00009
PSC
R704 - SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 541211?
  • Financial statement audits and issuance of independent audit opinions for contractor or recipient financial reports.
  • Preparation and review of tax returns and tax compliance support for contract-funded activities and grant recipients.
  • Design and testing of internal control frameworks and assistance with corrective action plans following control deficiencies.
  • Preparation of financial analyses, cost allocation studies, and accounting policy memos to support compliance and budget reporting.
When is NAICS 541211 a weak fit?
  • Management consulting engagements focused on organizational redesign and process reengineering where the primary deliverable is an operating model, process map, or staffing recommendation rather than CPA attest work.
  • Payroll and ongoing transactional payroll processing services where the primary activity is routine payroll execution and benefits administration rather than professional accounting attest or advisory services.
  • Financial systems implementation, integration, or software development projects where the primary deliverable is IT system build or configuration rather than CPA-signed financial reports or attestations.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 541211?
  • Requirement for a licensed CPA to sign audit opinions or independent accountant reports and an independence attestation.
  • Deliverables specifying audited financial statements, opinions on GAAP compliance, internal control reports, or tax return preparations submitted under firm letterhead.
  • Evaluation factors that prioritize CPA licensure, peer review or quality control statements, firm credentials, and documented experience performing audits and attest engagements.

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