Den norske Revisorforening

What Den norske Revisorforening does

Den norske Revisorforening (DnR), founded in 1930 and headquartered in Oslo with a secondary office in Bergen, is the official Norwegian professional membership association for state-certified public accountants (statsautoriserte revisorer). The association serves over 8,500 members spanning certified auditors, authorized accountants (regnskapsførere), audit-firm employees, students, and senior/retired professionals. It operates with 27 employees across a parent entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary, DnR Kompetanse AS, which handles course operations, publishing, and the secretariat for Norsk Regnskapsstiftelse.

DnR's core products are built around a website platform with member login, an e-learning system (eKurs), an exam-registration and submission system secured via Vipps identity verification, and a CRM for member management. It delivers a portfolio spanning the ReKomp continuing-education subscription (nearly 3,000 subscribers, with Min kursplanlegger for CPE-hour tracking), the Faglig veiledningstjeneste Q&A guidance service (1–2 day oral, 2–3 day written response SLAs), practical examinations for both traditional auditors and the new sustainability-auditor (bærekraftsrevisor) credential, the Revisjon & regnskap and Revisor informerer professional journals, the eFacta year-end reference tool, and standards/guidance libraries covering ISA and NRS. It also operates the Bærekraftsakademiet (Sustainability Academy) and runs major conferences including DnR-konferansen and IFRS-dagen.

Revenue is generated through a diversified, largely recurring model: tiered annual individual membership fees (Signaturmedlem and Alliansemedlem at 2,250 NOK, Profesjonsmedlem pluss at 1,700 NOK, Profesjonsmedlem at 200 NOK, free student membership, and senior discount at 1,130 NOK); the ReKomp subscription (1,342 NOK/month or 16,104 NOK/year for members); exam fees of 2,350 NOK per candidate; annual quality-control fees of 3,980 NOK collected on behalf of Finanstilsynet; firm-level service fees tiered on audit/accounting client revenue with a 11,000 NOK minimum; and publication subscriptions. The association holds a regulatory-adjacent role administering quality control on behalf of the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority and conducting the practical exam required for state-certified auditor approval, giving it a position analogous to a chartered professional body rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Den norske Revisorforening

Legal name

Den norske Revisorforening

Website

https://revisorforeningen.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Den norske Revisorforening is the Norwegian professional membership association for state-certified public accountants, serving 8,500+ members with continuing education, quality control, professional guidance, practical examinations, and standards/guidance — operating on a recurring membership-and-subscription revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Auditors

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Internal Audit & SOX/ICFR Advisory (BPAHAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accreditation Appeals, Arbitration & Compliance Oversight Bodies (EDADACAL), Results, Scoring, Appeals & Malpractice Adjudication Authorities (EDADAFAI)

Keywords

• Professional membership association
• Auditor continuing education
• Audit quality control
• Professional guidance services
• Accounting standards guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from individual members including Signaturmedlem (2,250 NOK), Alliansemedlem (2,250 NOK), Profesjonsmedlem pluss (1,700 NOK), Profesjonsmedlem (200 NOK), and Studentmedlem (0 NOK). Subscription to Revisjon & regnskap journal included with some tiers.
2. ReKomp course subscription: Monthly or annual subscription providing unlimited access to all courses. Members pay 1,342 NOK/month or 16,104 NOK/year. Non-members pay 1,575 NOK/month or 18,900 NOK/year.
3. Practical exam fees: Examination fee of 2,350 NOK per candidate for practical exams for auditors and sustainability auditors. Based on cost-recovery principle.
4. Quality control fees: Annual quality control fee of 3,980 NOK (excl. VAT) for responsible auditors, collected on behalf of Finanstilsynet.
5. Service fees from firms: Firm-level service fees calculated on firm revenue from audit and accounting clients using tiered millage rates. Minimum fee is 11,000 NOK.
6. Publication subscriptions: Subscription fees for professional journals including Revisjon & regnskap (digital, 7 issues/year) and Revisor informerer (paper + digital, 4 issues/year).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Den norske Revisorforening is the official Norwegian professional membership association for certified public accountants, providing tiered individual and firm memberships, mandatory continuing-education programs, professional guidance services, practical examinations required for auditor certification (administered on behalf of Finanstilsynet), quality-control oversight, professional journals, standards/guidance publications, and representation/advocacy for the auditing profession in Norway. It operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary DnR Kompetanse AS for courses, publishing, and the exam secretariat.

Product overview

Den norske Revisorforening operates as a professional association offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for auditors and accountants in Norway. The core offerings include the professional journals Revisjon & regnskap and Revisor informerer, the digital tax/accounting reference tool eFacta, and the continuing education platform ReKomp with associated eKurs and physical courses. Member services are delivered through the Min side portal featuring Min kursplanlegger for tracking education hours and the Faglig veiledningstjeneste for professional guidance. The association administers practical examinations for both auditors (Praktisk eksamen for revisor) and sustainability auditors (Praktisk eksamen for bærekraftsrevisor). Standards and guidance materials are provided through the Standards and Guidance section, while publications like Aktuelle satser and Nytt fra revisor support daily professional work. The Bærekraftsakademiet addresses sustainability reporting education needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReKomp: Revisorforeningen's course subscription service for auditors and accountants providing unlimited access to digital and physical courses.
• Revisjon & regnskap
• Revisor informerer
• Praksisveiviser

Products and services

• Revisjon & regnskap Digital professional journal covering auditing, accounting, corporate law, tax, fees, sustainability, and digitalization; published seven digital issues per year with personal subscription, included with Signaturmedlem and Alliansemedlem memberships.
• Revisor informerer Informative thematic publication covering tax, fees, corporate law, accounting, and personal finance; four issues per year, offered in both print and digital formats from 2026.
• eFacta Digital product containing the most important accounting and tax rules for year-end closing, with advanced search capabilities, available in multi-user and single-user versions for member firms.
• Aktuelle satser Digital reference publication providing updated tax and fee rates, payment terms, mileage allowances, and benefits information for auditor and accountant daily practice.
• ReKomp Course subscription providing unlimited access to all digital and physical courses and conferences (except the DnR Conference); includes Min kursplanlegger for tracking continuing-education hours. Members pay NOK 1,342/month or NOK 16,104/year; non-members NOK 1,575/month or NOK 18,900/year.
• Praktisk eksamen for revisor Practical examination for aspiring certified public accountants, held annually in October; digital registration and submission via Vipps identification; passing the exam is a prerequisite to apply to Finanstilsynet for certified public auditor approval.
• Praktisk eksamen for bærekraftsrevisor Practical examination for sustainability auditors (bærekraftsrevisor), held annually in November; required as a prerequisite to apply to Finanstilsynet for the additional sustainability-auditor approval.
• Faglig veiledningstjeneste Professional guidance service for members consisting of a searchable FAQ database with expert answers to auditing and accounting questions, plus a direct inquiry system where new questions are answered within 1-2 days (oral) or 2-3 days (written); accessed via the member portal.
• Revisorforeningen Membership Tiers Tiered association memberships (Signaturmedlem, Alliansemedlem, Profesjonsmedlem pluss, Profesjonsmedlem, Studentmedlem) granting rights to publications, courses, professional guidance, exam administration, and quality-control participation, plus firm-level service fees calculated on audit and accounting revenue with a tiered millage structure.
• Kvalitetskontrollordning (Quality Control Scheme) Statutory quality-control service for responsible auditors, administered by DnR on behalf of Finanstilsynet; annual participation fee of NOK 3,980 (excluding VAT) per responsible auditor.
• Revisorforeningens praksisveiviser Practice guide (Praksisveiviser) helping candidates track their practical training as required before the auditor practical exam; provides eligibility checks, documentation tools, and an indicative pre-check for Finanstilsynet approval.
• Standarder og veiledninger Library of professional standards, guidance, examples, checklists (ISA, NRS, sector-specific) organized by tasks performed by auditors and accountants.
• Bærekraftsakademiet Sustainability Academy offering courses on ESRS standards, EU taxonomy, sustainability reporting, and sustainability assurance practices for auditors and accountants.
• eKurs (online self-study courses) Online self-paced e-learning courses accessible 24/7 covering IFRS, anti-money laundering, sustainability reporting, Excel skills, ethics, corporate law, and tax matters, with completion tracking and continuing-education credits; available individually and via ReKomp.
• DnR-konferansen Annual flagship conference for auditors and accountants covering auditing, tax, corporate law, valuation, and related professional topics; held at Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,500 members served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JBF Bank og ForsikringcoreOthersJBF (Jernbanepersonalets forsikring gjensidig) provides preferential insurance and banking services to association members. Members receive favorable rates on insurance products and banking services including loans and savings. This is a key member benefit program.
• BMW Group NorgeminorOthersExclusive car purchase program offering favorable prices and discounts for association members on BMW vehicles.
• Howden Forsikringsmegler ASminorOthersInsurance broker providing professional liability insurance tailored specifically for auditors, available at favorable terms for members.
• Intility AScoreTechnology or IntegrationIT infrastructure provider hosting Revisorforeningen's data storage on secure and compliant servers. All member and operational data is stored with Intility AS.
• BITS, NHO, Finans Norge, Regnskap Norge, BrønnøysundregistrenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative for coordinated, efficient, and standardized voluntary sustainability reporting in Norway. The project aims to increase use of EU standards for voluntary reporting and develop practical solutions including a new register for voluntary sustainability reporting at Brønnøysundregistrene.
• DnR Kompetanse AScoreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary of Revisorforeningen handling course operations, exam administration, and publishing activities. Administrative address: Postboks 2914 Solli, N-0230 OSLO.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): Global professional accounting body with a large international membership offering exams, CPD, and technical resources. While not Norwegian-specific, it serves as a competing continuing education and certification provider for Norwegian accounting professionals.
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): Global management accounting body offering CPD, qualifications, and member resources. Adjacent to Revisorforeningen's professional development portfolio, though oriented toward management rather than statutory audit.

Direct peers

• American Institute of CPAs (AICPA): US national CPA membership organization offering continuing education subscriptions, peer review/quality monitoring, technical standards, and advocacy. Mirrors Revisorforeningen's combination of professional development, quality oversight, and member services.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW): UK chartered accountancy body that combines membership, mandatory continuing professional development, quality monitoring, and technical guidance for its members — directly analogous to Revisorforeningen's role in Norway. Both operate as national professional associations setting and enforcing practice standards.
• Nederlandse Beroepsorganisatie van Accountants (NBA): Dutch professional body for accountants combining membership, continuing education, quality reviews, and disciplinary oversight. Operates with a similar structural mandate to Revisorforeningen in a neighboring European jurisdiction.
• Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer (IDW): German institute of public auditors — a national professional body for auditors that issues auditing standards, conducts quality assurance reviews, and provides technical guidance. Comparable to Revisorforeningen's quality control and standard-setting functions.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS): UK professional body combining membership, regulated CPD, quality monitoring, and technical guidance for chartered accountants. Closely matches Revisorforeningen's combined regulatory, educational, and representational functions.
• CPA Australia: Major Asia-Pacific professional accounting body with subscription-based continuing education, member-only technical guidance, and thought leadership publications. Closely parallels Revisorforeningen's subscription (ReKomp) and guidance service model.

Emerging players

• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA): Global body for internal auditors offering certifications (CIA), continuing education, and standards. Conceptually adjacent to Revisorforeningen's role in certifying and educating assurance professionals.

Regional players

• FAR (Institutet för Redovisning): Swedish accounting standards and professional body serving auditors and accountants in Sweden. Closest Nordic peer to Revisorforeningen, with similar membership, K3/K4 standards, and continuing education functions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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