Explore INSIDE Public Accounting’s suite of specialized CPA benchmarking reports, crafted from data of 600+ CPA firms, with tailored insights on information technology, human resources, firm administration, and practice management.
INSIDE Public Accounting offers four specialized reports for the profession on an annual basis. These reports are based on the data received from more than 600 CPA firms that participate in the Practice Management Survey.
The executive summaries are excerpted from the full benchmarking reports. The summaries include a table of contents that highlights all the data covered in each report so you can decide whether you want to learn more from the full reports.
If you would like a PDF copy of the 2025 Practice Management, Firm Administration, Human Resources or Information Technology Reports, click below to view our benchmarking offerings as well as other resources and tools available through INSIDE Public Accounting.
This annual flagship report compiles comprehensive benchmarking insights from over 600 CPA firms participating in IPA’s Practice Management Survey. You’ll get an in-depth look at how firms manage and optimize operations—from strategy and leadership to growth trajectories and profitability. This report goes beyond high-level summaries to offer rich, data-driven narratives and trend analysis—perfect for firm leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve.
Explore tech adoption in the accounting profession. This report benchmarks current investments and strategies around cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, practice management software and emerging tech trends. Perfect for CIOs, IT managers and tech-savvy leaders looking to compare roadmaps and align with best practices in the industry.
Get the latest benchmarks on workforce strategy, talent acquisition, retention initiatives, workforce development, compensation structures, workplace culture and diversity efforts. This report is designed for HR professionals and firm leadership aiming to attract, retain and develop top talent in an increasingly competitive landscape.
This timely report dives into the systems and processes that run the backbone of CPA firms. Learn how your peers manage administrative workflows, office operations, governance structures, policy enforcement and internal communications. Filled with tactical benchmarks and real-world comparisons, it’s ideal for operations leaders and COOs seeking to streamline efficiency and scalability.
Don’t spend hours sifting through financial records, survey data and internal reports. We can create a customized solution specific to your firm that will show you the key metrics you care about in an easy-to-understand format.
IPA report cards provide participating firms with a report of more than 20 key performance indicators – specific to your firm – compared to all other firms participating in the IPA Practice Management Survey and firms in your revenue band.
Looking for something even more tailored? IPA also offers fully customized reports of aggregated firm data that focus on the exact metrics and insights your firm needs. Contact us to learn more about creating a specialty custom report for your firm.