CECCA

What CECCA does

CECCA is a privately held French accounting and advisory firm (cabinet d'expertise comptable) headquartered in Paris, operating across seven French offices (Paris 8e, Paris 17e, Lyon, Deauville, Franconville, Antibes, Nancy) with 140 collaborators serving approximately 3,500 clients. The firm positions itself as a "connected and engaged" practice, differentiating from traditional French accounting firms through a digitalized model built around certified integration of more than 11 SaaS platforms — including Pennylane, Qonto, Payfit, Odoo, Cegid, NetSuite, Sage, Silae, MyUnisoft, Yooz, Inqom, Agicap, and Power BI — that centralize client banking, invoicing, payroll, ERP, and reporting data for real-time financial visibility rather than periodic compliance reporting.

CECCA delivers a 360° service suite spanning core expertise comptable (bookkeeping, statutory audit/commissariat aux comptes, payroll/paie, tax compliance, and fiscal optimization), strategic advisory (outsourced CFO/DAF externalisé, M&A advisory, digital transformation, innovation financing via CIR/CII/JEI, RSE/CSR, wealth management, business valuation, and sale/transfer), and regulatory-driven services such as Facturation Électronique preparation for the 2026 mandatory e-invoicing regime. The firm organizes delivery through 12–14 sector-specialized poles covering liberal professions (lawyers, doctors, pharmacists, architects, physiotherapists, dentists), franchises, BTP/construction, CHR (cafés/hôtels/restaurants), real estate, startups, pharmacies, e-commerce, ESN, CSE, opticians, hippique, grande distribution, and training organizations.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual engagement fees (typical SME engagements range from €1,500–€5,000 for solo liberal professionals to >€10,000 for collective structures such as AARPI, SELARL, SELAS, and SPFPL), supplemented by discrete advisory project work. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining field sales through the multi-office footprint with inside sales (HubSpot/Pipedrive-driven discovery, personalized quote within 24 hours, digital onboarding) and a content marketing engine (200+ blog articles, SEO landing pages per city and arrondissement, downloadable templates, podcast, glossary). Customer acquisition is also supported by referrals from software vendors whose tools CECCA deploys as a certified integrator. The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or external funding.

Name

CECCA

Legal name

CECCA

Website

https://cecca.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CECCA is a privately held French accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Paris, operating seven offices across France with 140 collaborators serving approximately 3,500 clients. It delivers core bookkeeping, statutory audit, payroll, and tax services alongside outsourced CFO, M&A, and e-invoicing advisory, organized across 14 sector-specialized practices and built on certified integrations with 11+ SaaS finance platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121), Other Accounting Services (541219)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Business Services, Nec (7389)

akta.pro primary industry

Intercompany & Consolidation Support (Eliminations, Group Reporting Support) (BPAAAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tax Operations Support (Indirect Tax, Withholding, Compliance Admin) (BPAAAGAI)

Keywords

• Accounting and audit services
• Outsourced CFO services
• Tax optimization advisory
• Payroll management services
• M&A advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Accounting Services: Core accounting and bookkeeping services, statutory audit (commissariat aux comptes), and payroll management — delivered on a recurring retainer or subscription-like annual engagement model. This forms the primary revenue base for the firm.
2. Tax Optimization & Compliance Advisory: Tax optimization consulting, corporate tax compliance, innovation financing (CIR, CII, JEI status), and fiscal structuring — typically billed as part of the annual engagement or as discrete advisory projects.
3. Strategic & Digital Advisory: Digital transformation consulting, externalized DAF (CFO) services, M&A advisory, CSR/risk management, and business plan development — higher-value advisory engagements billed separately or included in premium tiers.
4. Sector-Specific Services: Specialized services for professions libérales (lawyers, pharmacists, physiotherapists, architects, doctors, dentists), e-commerce, BTP, hospitality, and startups — with dedicated teams and tailored service packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CECCA is a French 'cabinet d'expertise comptable' providing recurring accounting, statutory audit, payroll, tax compliance, and tax optimization services to 3,500 business clients across France. Beyond core compliance, the firm delivers strategic advisory including outsourced CFO (DAF externalisé), M&A, innovation financing (CIR/CII/JEI), digital transformation, RSE, wealth management, real-estate rental management, business valuation, and business transfer support. Service delivery is anchored on a 'connected accounting' model that integrates 11+ certified SaaS platforms (Pennylane, Qonto, Payfit, Odoo, Cegid, NetSuite, Sage, Silae, MyUnisoft, Yooz, Inqom, Agicap, EMAsphere, Power BI) for real-time financial visibility.

Product overview

CECCA is a connected and engaged accounting and advisory firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of services structured around core accounting expertise, strategic advisory, and specialized sector practices. The core offering is the Expertise Comptable service covering bookkeeping, statutory audits, payroll, and tax compliance. This is complemented by a suite of Advisory Services including outsourced CFO (DAF Externalisé), electronic invoicing (Facturation Électronique, mandatory from 2026), digital transformation consulting, M&A advisory, innovation financing, and RSE support. CECCA serves 14 specialized sectors (startups, e-commerce, BTP, pharmacies, liberal professions, etc.) and deploys a suite of certified-connected SaaS tools including Pennylane, Qonto, Payfit, Odoo, MyUnisoft, Sage, Silae, Power BI, Yooz, Inqom, and Cegid. Additional resources include a blog, financial glossary, downloadable document templates, and a podcast series. The firm operates across multiple French cities (Paris, Lyon, Antibes, Franconville, Deauville, Nancy) serving 3,500 clients with 140 collaborators across 12 specialized poles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expertise Comptable (Accounting) Core accounting and bookkeeping service covering financial reporting, ongoing bookkeeping and compliance for SMEs, mid-market companies, and professionals across France.
• Commissariat aux Comptes (Statutory Audit) Statutory audit service providing independent examination of financial statements and ensuring regulatory compliance for French companies.
• Cabinet de Paie (Payroll Management) Full-service payroll management including payslip preparation, social declarations, and HR compliance delivered with Silae and Payfit tooling.
• Création d'Entreprise (Business Formation) Company creation service guiding entrepreneurs through legal-structure selection, business plan development, and administrative setup.
• Optimisation Fiscale (Tax Optimization) Tax optimization service analyzing fiscal strategies to legally reduce tax burden and improve net results for businesses and liberal professions.
• DAF Externalisé (Outsourced CFO) Outsourced Financial Director (DAF) service providing strategic financial leadership, real-time financial visibility, and decision support without the cost of a full-time executive.
• Facturation Électronique (Electronic Invoicing) Electronic-invoicing readiness service preparing businesses for the 2026 French e-invoicing obligation and ensuring compliance with French and EU regulations.
• Conseil en Financement de l'Innovation (Innovation Financing Advisory) Advisory on French innovation financing mechanisms including CIR (Crédit d'Impôt Recherche), CII and JEI status, primarily for technology and R&D-intensive clients.
• Conseil en Transformation Digitale (Digital Transformation Advisory) Advisory guiding clients through digital transformation, including connected-accounting tool deployment and automation of financial workflows.
• Conseil en Fusion-Acquisition (M&A Advisory) M&A advisory supporting clients on mergers, acquisitions and corporate transactions from a financial-structuring perspective.
• Responsabilité Sociétale des Entreprises (RSE / CSR Advisory) Corporate social responsibility (RSE) advisory, supported by a 10% discount partnership with Agence Ethique for sustainability consulting.
• Gestion de Patrimoine (Wealth Management) Personal wealth management for business owners and liberal professions, bundled with business services to align personal and corporate financial planning.
• Gestion Locative (Rental Management) Rental management accounting supporting real-estate investors with rental income tracking, depreciation, and property-company structuring.
• Consolidation Comptable (Accounting Consolidation) Accounting consolidation for multi-entity groups, leveraging EMAsphere and Power BI tooling for consolidated reporting and dashboards.
• Évaluation d'Entreprise (Business Valuation) Business valuation service for transactions, transfers, and strategic decision-making.
• Cession d'Entreprise (Business Sale/Transfer) Business sale and transfer advisory supporting owners through transaction readiness, valuation alignment, and deal structuring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% fiscal optimization achievable through CECCA strategies for lawyer clients
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• PennylanecoreTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified Pennylane integrator and reseller. The firm deploys Pennylane's connected accounting platform for clients, integrating banking, invoicing, and expense data for real-time bookkeeping. CECCA promotes itself as 'Expert-comptable Pennylane' and maintains a dedicated service page for Pennylane clients.
• CegidcoreTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified Cegid integrator and reseller, offering Cegid ERP and accounting software deployment and support to clients seeking alternatives to cloud-native platforms.
• OdoocoreTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified Odoo integrator and reseller, offering Odoo ERP implementation, configuration, and ongoing support for clients seeking a comprehensive business management suite.
• Oracle NetSuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified NetSuite integrator and reseller, offering enterprise ERP implementation services for larger clients requiring robust financial management capabilities.
• SilaecoreTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified Silae integrator and reseller, offering Silae payroll software deployment and integration for HR and payroll management across client organizations.
• MyUnisoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified MyUnisoft integrator and reseller, leveraging the platform for connected accounting, real-time bookkeeping, and client financial data synchronization.
• YoozsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified Yooz integrator and reseller, offering document management and automated invoice processing solutions integrated with its accounting services.
• SagesupportingTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified Sage integrator and reseller, offering Sage accounting and ERP software implementation for clients using or migrating to the Sage platform.
• GraneetsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified Graneet integrator, offering construction and BTP-focused project management and accounting software integration for sector clients.
• AgicapsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified Agicap integrator, offering treasury and cash flow management software integration for real-time liquidity monitoring across client portfolios.
• EMAspheresupportingTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is a certified EMAsphere integrator, offering consolidated financial reporting and business intelligence dashboards for multi-entity and multi-site clients.
• QontocoreTechnology or IntegrationCECCA is positioned as 'Expert-comptable Qonto', offering Qonto business banking integration for real-time bank synchronization, expense management, and seamless bookkeeping connectivity.
• PayfitcoreTechnology or IntegrationCECCA leverages Payfit for payroll processing and HR management, integrating payroll data with its accounting and financial advisory services for clients.
• Power BIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCECCA uses Microsoft Power BI to build custom financial dashboards and reporting tools for clients, enabling advanced data visualization and real-time business performance monitoring.
• Agence EthiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgence Ethique, a RSE and sustainable marketing consultancy, offers CECCA clients a 10% discount on RSE advisory services. This co-marketing partnership positions CECCA's RSE service offering alongside specialized external expertise.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/groupececca
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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