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Accounting SIC codes

If you’re setting up an accounting business, you’ll need your SIC code when filing for taxes, completing loan applications, or filling in other paperwork. Here’s how to find the right SIC code for you, as well as some hints on saving money with Wise Business.
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Which SIC codes can be used by public accountants?

Standard Industrial Classification codes — SIC codes for short — are given to all businesses. These 4 digit codes are then used by government agencies, marketing companies, banks, academics and entrepreneurs, to understand and analyze the type of work a business is involved in.

CPA businesses fall into the major group 87 — all SIC codes for this industry will start with these numbers. You can then find out more about the business type by looking at the final digits. SIC code 8721 is used by Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services.

The types of businesses using SIC code 8721 might include accountants, auditors and bookkeepers.

Also see SIC codes for management consulting.

SectionSICIndustry

Division

70-89

Services

Major Group

87

Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management

Industry Group

872

Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services

SIC code

8721

Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services

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Examples of businesses

BusinessSICBusinessSIC

Auditing service, accounts

8721

Certified public accountants (CPAs)

8721

Bookkeeping and billing service

8721

Payroll accounting service

8721

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Convert Accounting SIC to NAICS codes.

SIC CodeSIC IndustryNAICS CodeNAICS Industry

8721

Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping

541211

Offices of Certified Public Accountants

8721

Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping

541214

Payroll Services

8721

Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping

541219

Other Accounting Services