PDF File Format — Includes National Practice Management Report, Internal Operational Report Package (Firm Administration, Human Resources and Information Technology Reports) and the Financial and Operational Report Card. Please allow three business days for Report Card preparation and delivery. Report Cards will be sent to the MP / CEO only. Only available to firms who participate in the IPA Practice Management Survey.

PDF File Format - The flagship annual benchmarking report, based on data from 600+ CPA firms. Includes detailed analyses of firm performance, profitability, growth strategies, staffing models, partner metrics and operational benchmarks. Designed to help firm leaders compare performance and identify opportunities for improvement. 

PDF File Format - Provides insights into how firms manage day-to-day operations and internal processes. Covers governance, policy implementation, administrative structure, workflow management and other operational benchmarks used by firms of various sizes.

PDF File Format - Benchmarks firms’ technology strategies and investments, including cybersecurity practices, software adoption, cloud infrastructure and other emerging technologies used across the profession.

PDF File Format - Offers firm-level data and comparisons on staffing trends, recruiting practices, retention strategies, compensation structures, workplace policies and professional development efforts.

Includes Firm Administration, Information Technology, and Human Resources Reports in PDF File Format

A custom report prepared for participating firms only, summarizing more than 20 key performance metrics and comparing results against firms in the same revenue band and all participating firms. Delivered directly to the Managing Partner or CEO within three business days.

A sortable, editable spreadsheet of the largest 500 firms in the country which includes: ranking, firm name, headquarter location, Managing Partner / CEO name and net revenue.

A sortable, editable spreadsheet of the largest firms in the country from 2022-2026. The spreadsheet includes: ranking, firm name, headquarter location, Managing Partner / CEO name and net revenue.

This bundle offers all four essential IPA Insights for 2026, with reports covering the profession's evolution over the past 10–20 years, emerging trends, key industry challenges, and in-depth analyses of the largest and highest-performing firms. Includes: Trends Report, Hot Topics Analysis, IPA 500 Analysis, and Best of the Best Analysis. To be delivered upon publication in April, June, August and October.

Provides a historical analysis of the accounting profession’s performance over the past 10–20 years. Examines long-term trends in growth rates, income per partner, revenue per FTE and other key metrics to help firms understand industry shifts and plan strategically. To be delivered upon publication in April.

Focuses on timely issues impacting the profession, such as private equity investment, outsourcing trends and new operational challenges. Includes survey data and insights on how firms are responding to these developments. To be delivered upon publication in June.

Profiles the 500 largest accounting firms in the U.S. and provides year-over-year performance comparisons. Highlights growth leaders, operational strategies and key metrics that distinguish top-performing firms. To be delivered upon publication in August.

Analyzes the top-performing firms identified through IPA’s annual survey. Breaks down the operational approaches, staffing models and leadership strategies that set these firms apart. To be delivered upon publication in October.