Business size

The majority of businesses in New Zealand are small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The number and size of business units in a sector is largely influenced by both the sector’s direct economic exposure as well as the typical size of business units within that sector. As well as being a contributor to the economic performance of a sector, the size of business units is also considered to be an indicator of innovation with larger firms having the capacity and structures to support innovation.

This section gives a breakdown of business unitsi in the Accountancy sector in New Zealand and the overall national economy.