SURVEY: Which Client Industries Will Grow This Year

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By CPA Trendlines Research

It looks like 2025 is going to be a year of obstacles (a.k.a. opportunities), instability (change), potential (good and bad) and surprises (just wait) – not just for the accounting industry but for the industries of its clientele. And the biggest opportunities for accountants will be in their most successful clients.

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Where will growth occur? The 2025 Busy Season Barometer is asking, and CPA Trendlines members are answering. Here’s where they’re telling us to expect growth: