TSARAP EXPERTISE

What TSARAP EXPERTISE does

TSARAP EXPERTISE is a French worker cooperative (SCOP) headquartered in Lyon, founded in 2016 as the first French SCOP dedicated to accounting expertise and statutory audit in the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) sector. The firm delivers five integrated service lines — chartered accounting (expertise comptable), statutory audit (commissariat aux comptes), payroll, specialized ESS audits, and legal services — to associations, cooperatives, mutuals, and other ESS entities across France. Its delivery model is on-site and mission-driven, with engagements executed in client offices across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the Paris region, and intermittently in southern France (Montpellier, Marseille, Nice).

The firm operates with a team of 7-9 permanent professionals including chartered accountants and statutory auditors, governed as an employee-owned cooperative where employees hold the majority of share capital. Documented partnerships include Le LABA, France Active, and Caisse d'Épargne, alongside memberships in the Ordre des Experts-Comptables and Compagnie des Commissaires aux Comptes. The technology stack disclosed is limited to Audisoft for audit engagement management and Microsoft Office 365 for general productivity — there is no evidence of proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or platform architecture beyond standard professional services tooling.

Revenue mechanics are based on fee-for-service engagements typical of French professional services firms: recurring annual accounting retainers, audit commissions per statutory cycle, payroll management fees, and project-based specialized audit and legal engagements. The service mix is reported as approximately two-thirds accounting and one-third audit. The client base extends beyond ESS into classical economy SMEs and individual entrepreneurs. No financial figures — revenue, profit margin, or distribution — are publicly disclosed, consistent with the cooperative's private, non-listed status.

Name

TSARAP EXPERTISE

Legal name

SCOP TSARAP EXPERTISE

Website

https://tsarap-scop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TSARAP EXPERTISE is a French worker cooperative (SCOP) founded in 2016 in Lyon, delivering chartered accounting, statutory audit, payroll, specialized ESS audits, and legal services primarily to Social and Solidarity Economy organizations across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Audit Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Advisory (GAAP/IFRS) (BPAHABAF)

Keywords

• Accounting services
• Statutory audit
• Payroll management
• Social solidarity economy
• Cooperative accounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Accounting and Audit Services: Professional services revenue from accounting expertise, statutory audit (commissariat aux comptes), payroll management, specific audits, and legal services for ESS sector clients. Services include account maintenance, annual accounts preparation, tax declarations, legal mission support, payroll processing, and sector-specific audits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TSARAP EXPERTISE is a cooperative accounting and audit firm offering a unified suite of professional services for Social and Solidarity Economy organizations. Core offerings include bookkeeping and annual accounts preparation, statutory audit (commissariat aux comptes), payroll management, sector-specific audits, and legal services, delivered primarily on-site at client locations across France.

Product overview

TSARAP EXPERTISE is a cooperative accounting and audit firm (SCOP) specializing in the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) sector. The company offers a unified suite of professional services comprising five interconnected offerings: Expertise comptable (accounting services) as the foundational offering, Commissariat aux comptes (statutory audit), Gestion de la paie (payroll management), Audits spécifiques (specialized audits), and Juridique (legal services). The services are designed to work together to provide comprehensive support to ESS organizations including associations, cooperatives, foundations, and endowment funds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expertise comptable Comprehensive accounting services including bookkeeping, annual account review, fiscal declarations, attestations, and advisory services for ESS sector organizations such as associations, cooperatives, foundations, and endowment funds.
• Commissariat aux comptes Statutory audit services including certification of annual accounts, risk analysis, and anticipatory difficulty prevention (alert duty) for ESS organizations.
• Gestion de la paie Payroll and social management services covering monthly payroll processing, employment contracts, collective agreements, and social procedure audits.
• Audits spécifiques Sector-specific audit services including social/payroll audits, IT and information systems audits, and acquisition/contribution/transformation audits.
• Juridique Legal services including legal secretarial work, resolution of legal issues, and joint support with partner lawyers for associations and cooperatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equitable value-added distribution with portions for all employees (profit-sharing), associate-partners (dividends), and cooperative (indivisible reserves for sustainability and independence)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SCOP Federation (Fédération des SCOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation representing worker cooperatives in France. TSARAP is a member and adheres to SCOP principles of democratic governance, equitable profit-sharing, and cooperative values. Association provides network, resources, and institutional credibility within the cooperative movement.
• CRCC Lyon (Compagnie Régionale des Commissaires aux Comptes de Lyon)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional professional body for statutory auditors in Lyon. Membership required for operating as commissaires aux comptes in the region. Provides regulatory oversight, professional standards, and institutional positioning.
• Rhône-Alpes Experts-ComptablescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional professional association for chartered accountants in the Rhône-Alpes region. Membership supports professional development, networking, and regulatory compliance for accounting services.
• Partner Law FirmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationships with partner law firms for legal service delivery. TSARAP offers legal mission services (secretariat juridique, legal problem resolution) in conjunction with external legal counsel for comprehensive client support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fiducial: Large French accounting, audit, and legal services firm serving SMEs, associations, and small commercial entities nationwide. Directly comparable to TSARAP as a competitor for accounting and audit mandates in the mid-market, though Fiducial's scale and broad portfolio dwarf the cooperative's ESS-focused niche.
• PwC France: Big Four firm in France providing audit, expertise comptable, and advisory services to associations, foundations, and enterprises. Comparable to TSARAP as a competitor for statutory audit and accounting engagements, operating at a fundamentally larger scale and broader service mix.
• Deloitte France: Big Four firm in France with extensive audit, accounting, and consulting practices covering associations, foundations, and cooperatives. Comparable to TSARAP as a competitor for ESS audit mandates, though Deloitte's scale, international footprint, and broad service portfolio are fundamentally different in scope.
• KPMG France: Big Four audit and advisory firm in France with broad expertise comptable, audit, and advisory practices including dedicated non-profit and public-sector teams. Comparable to TSARAP as a competitor for statutory audit work in the ESS space, but operates at national and multinational scale well beyond a cooperative boutique.
• EY France: Big Four audit and advisory firm in France with practices serving non-profits, foundations, and cooperatives. Comparable to TSARAP as a competitor in regulated statutory audit, with vastly greater scale, geographic reach, and cross-sector capability.
• In Extenso: French mid-market accounting and consulting network (part of Deloitte) providing expertise comptable and audit services to SMEs, associations, and cooperatives across France. Comparable as a direct competitor in accounting and statutory audit, with a broader geographic footprint and a dedicated non-profit/ESS practice that overlaps with TSARAP's specialization.

Direct peers

• Grant Thornton France: Mid-tier international audit and accounting network in France providing expertise comptable and commissariat aux comptes to SMEs, associations, and foundations. Comparable to TSARAP in service mix and target client profile, operating nationally with significantly larger scale.
• Mazars: International audit and accounting firm with significant French operations, providing expertise comptable, statutory audit (commissariat aux comptes), and advisory to a range of mid-market and large clients including non-profits. Comparable to TSARAP as a competitor for audit and accounting mandates, with a partner-led cooperative-like governance model that resonates with the cooperative ethos.
• BDO France: Mid-tier international accounting and audit network operating in France, serving SMEs, cooperatives, foundations, and associations with expertise comptable, audit, and advisory services. Comparable to TSARAP in service mix and mid-market positioning, though BDO operates at substantially greater scale and with broader sector coverage.
• Baker Tilly France: Mid-tier international audit and accounting network in France (formerly Cabinet Didier Kling & Associés and others), serving SMEs, associations, and cooperatives with accounting, audit, and advisory. Comparable as a direct competitor for ESS and mid-market audit mandates, with similar regulated-credential positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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