Industry Analysis Report

Accountant • Ames Iowa

Total Businesses

24 analyzed in detail

Categories

21 different business types

Services

346 unique service offerings

Top Service

16.7% Income tax return fi...

Avg Rating

4.3 ★ average

Total Reviews

519 across all businesses
Top 10 Most Common Services
#1
Income tax return filing
4 businesses (16.7%)
#2
Income tax return preparation
4 businesses (16.7%)
#3
Business Consulting
4 businesses (16.7%)
#4
Income Tax Preparation
4 businesses (16.7%)
#5
Financial Reporting
3 businesses (12.5%)
#6
Tax Filing
3 businesses (12.5%)
#7
Tax Planning
3 businesses (12.5%)
#8
Accounting services
3 businesses (12.5%)
#9
Due Diligence
3 businesses (12.5%)
#10
Accounting Software
2 businesses (8.3%)
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Why This Data is Important for Your Business

This comprehensive analysis of 24 businesses reveals critical competitive intelligence for the accountant industry in Ames Iowa. With 346 unique services identified across the market, businesses are likely missing significant service opportunities. Google's AI algorithms and customers actively scan business profiles comparing service descriptions, categories, and completeness. Businesses that strategically expand their service descriptions and fill market gaps will dominate local search results and customer acquisition.

We're showing you the top 10 most common services your competitors are using. With 346 total unique services discovered across all competitors, how many is your company missing? Did you know that each time your Google profile loads, Google and AI systems can see your categories, services, and descriptions? This is why making sure you put in the most important services with properly written descriptions is crucial to make your Google profile better than your competition.

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The Business Comparison Table below shows your competitors and their Google Business Profile optimization levels. Use the service checkmarks to see which competitors offer similar services to you, and pay attention to the "% Descriptions" column—businesses with higher percentages are more likely to rank better in Google searches.

Key Competitive Analysis Points:

  • Compare your total number of services vs the highest competitor - the gap shows missed opportunities
  • Identify which services your top competitors are targeting that you might be missing
  • Look for patterns in service offerings across successful competitors
  • Focus on services with checkmarks across multiple high-performing businesses
Business Comparison Table
Company Name Website Open GBP Reviews Rating # Categories # Services % Descriptions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3mi Competitors 5mi Competitors
Weber Accounting Services Open Website Open GBP 20 5 ★ 1 57 7.0% 19 20
Klatt & Associates Open Website Open GBP 12 4.7 ★ 1 46 0.0% 18 20
Hicks Tax & Accounting Open Website Open GBP 19 4.8 ★ 1 30 0.0% 18 19
Hogan - Hansen, CPAs and Consultants Open Website Open GBP 12 2.4 ★ 10 24 0.0% 19 19
Pyle & Associates, P.C. Open Website Open GBP 7 4.4 ★ 1 7 0.0% 19 20
Cline & Allen LLP Open Website Open GBP 6 5 ★ 1 31 0.0% 19 19
GDG Services LLC Open Website Open GBP 3 5 ★ 6 65 9.2% 19 20
TrustPoint, LLP Open Website Open GBP 5 4.2 ★ 1 22 0.0% 17 19
Harris & Co., CPA, PLC No Website Open GBP 5 3.4 ★ 5 11 0.0% 17 19
H&R Block Open Website Open GBP 161 4.6 ★ 5 2 0.0% 10 18
UHY Open Website Open GBP 1 1 ★ 1 0 0% 18 19
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Open Website Open GBP 29 4.5 ★ 2 24 0.0% 18 19
Murphy Roger P CPA No Website Open GBP 1 5 ★ 1 0 0% 0 7
Tallman Richard L CPA No Website Open GBP 1 0 0% 17 19
H&R Block Open Website Open GBP 76 4.5 ★ 5 2 0.0% 10 18
ISU Campus Organizations Accounting (COA) Office Open Website Open GBP 1 4 ★ 1 0 0% 17 20
Titan Tax & Accounting Services Open Website Open GBP 1 0 0% 18 19
Allen L. Kockler Co. Open Website Open GBP 14 4.7 ★ 6 32 0.0% 2 2
Deborah McIntosh CPA Open Website Open GBP 1 5 ★ 2 13 0.0% 2 2
Todd & Sargent Inc Open Website Open GBP 15 4.1 ★ 2 22 0.0% 13 18
Todd & Sargent Inc Open Website Open GBP 15 4.1 ★ 2 22 0.0% 13 18
Aspen Business Park Open Website Open GBP 61 4.3 ★ 2 0 0% 18 19
Servicios Latinos No Website Open GBP 15 5 ★ 1 3 0.0% 2 2
Workiva Open Website Open GBP 40 4.8 ★ 1 0 0% 17 19

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