About the 2010 Management of an Accounting Practice Survey

The MNCPA participates in a national Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Survey conducted jointly by the AICPA and the Texas Society of CPAs. An analysis is prepared using only MN data allowing firms a better comparison to their own accounting practices.

Managing partners should use this information to evaluate their firm's competitive position in providing services to customers and in recruiting and retaining employees. Results are grouped by small (<$500K in revenues), medium ($500K-$1.5M in revenue) and large firms ($1.5M+ in revenues) making it easier to compare your firm to a similar sized firm.

If you are a job seeker or a new accounting graduate, review the salary and employee benefits sections to evaluate or negotiate job offers.

View the 2010 results

2010 MAP survey result highlights

Firmographics. Firm size and type, region, firm tenure, association/network membership. See the makeup of the participating firms. 
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Revenue. Selected financials, income, accounts receivable, services billed. Wondering how your firm compares with fees and aging receivables? Compare here.
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Expenses. Where are revenues being spent, and, more importantly, what remains?
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Proportion of fees by service. Offers a breakdown of revenue sources.
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Professional staff metrics. Number of staff, compensation, average billing rate. Are your billing rates and compensation comparable to other Minnesota firms?
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Non-professional staff metrics. Types of staff and corresponding compensation. Evaluate your team structure.
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New hires and fringe benefits. Types of fringe benefits offered, with health insurance specifics. Are you able to attract and retain top employees?
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View the 2010 results