This industry profile provides a five-year forecast for Canada’s accounting industry.
Canadian Industrial Profile: Accounting—Spring 2018
Canadian Industrial Profile: Accounting—Spring 2018
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IPO Market—The number of initial public offerings rebounded last year, generating sales for specialized accounting firms.
Mergers and Acquisitions—M&A activity in Canada increased in 2017, both in terms of deal numbers and deal volumes, supporting the demand for accounting services.
Business Counts—With growth in the number of Canadian businesses remaining sluggish, the potential for growth in areas such as core bookkeeping and auditing services is limited.
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