Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Switzerland compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Switzerland
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#7 In EuropeBusiness
#28 In EuropeEmployees
#10 In EuropeWages
#5 In EuropeThe Accounting & Auditing in Switzerland ranks 7 in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€7.1bn). Revenue received by operators in Switzerland has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (0.1 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Accounting & Auditing industry in Switzerland in 2024?
The market size of the Accounting & Auditing industry in Switzerland is €7.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Accounting & Auditing in Switzerland industry in 2024?
There are 4,221 businesses in the Accounting & Auditing industry in Switzerland, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Accounting & Auditing industry in Switzerland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Accounting & Auditing industry in Switzerland has been declining at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Accounting & Auditing industry in Switzerland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Accounting & Auditing industry in Switzerland is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Accounting & Auditing market in Switzerland?
The biggest companies operating in the Accounting & Auditing market in Switzerland are Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd and Ernst & Young Global Ltd
What does the Accounting & Auditing in Switzerland include?
Audit services and Financial and management accounting are part of the Accounting & Auditing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Accounting & Auditing in Switzerland?
The company holding the most market share in Switzerland is Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd.
How competitive is the Accounting & Auditing industry in Switzerland?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Accounting & Auditing industry in Switzerland.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Legal Activities in Switzerland
- Management Consultants in Switzerland
- Advertising Agencies in Switzerland
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry comprises a wide range of services including accounting, auditing, bookkeeping and tax consultancy. Companies prepare and examine financial accounts, record commercial transactions for other organisations, prepare personal and business income tax returns, offer tax advisory services, and represent businesses before tax authorities.
What's included in this industry?
Audit servicesFinancial and management accountingTax servicesBookkeepingPersonal tax servicesIndustry Code
692 - Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy in Switzerland
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Accounting & Auditing in Switzerland
- Employees in the Accounting & Auditing in Switzerland
- Business in the Accounting & Auditing in Switzerland
- Profit in the Accounting & Auditing in Switzerland
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
The EU Audit Reform aims to improve competition. Coming into force in 2016, the regulation requires companies to rotate auditors and restricts auditors from providing certain non-audit services to their clients.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Accounting & Auditing in Switzerland industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Firms keep their profit strong despite facing challenging conditions. High wages, technology investment and regulatory standards have driven up costs, pushing firms to elevate their fees to maintain their profitability.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Accounting & Auditing in Switzerland industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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