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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NYServices provided
See all 31 projects1-800Accountant is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, CPA, tax preparation, and financial advisory. Reviews highlight their affordability, responsiveness, and comprehensive tax management, with over 90% of clients expressing satisfaction. Clients appreciate their friendly approach and timely communication, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NYServices provided
See all 37 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and audit services. Across numerous reviews, clients commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver timely and accurate services. Notably, 100% of reviewers highlight their effective communication and problem-solving skills, while around 85% mention their ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, contributing to substantial financial savings.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 12 projectsCoCountant is a proficient accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Across all reviews, clients commend their responsiveness and high-quality service, with 100% of reviewers noting timely deliverables and their ability to adapt to client needs. Key strengths include their comprehensive bookkeeping services and audit-ready financial statement preparation, while an area for improvement is more proactive data visualization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Tax Solutions Plus, an Accounting company, was established in 1997. The firm offers Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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Coronado-Fortune & Associates is an Accounting company. The team is located in St. Louis, Missouri, and their services include Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 20 projectsIndinero is an accounting services firm offering a range of solutions, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and fractional CFO services. The company's reviews highlight their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex financial processes. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their efficient communication and financial reporting capabilities. Clients appreciate their reliability in accounting oversight and strategic financial planning, making them a valuable partner for growing businesses.
$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Services provided
See all 3 projects<p>Watter CPA is your trusted partner in accounting and advisory services. Located in Rockville, Maryland, we have been serving clients across various industries since 1988. Our firm, founded
Read more$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, CanadaServices provided
See all 10 projectsZenbooks is a comprehensive accounting services company specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial advisory, and CPA services. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, knowledge, and alignment with client values, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their professionalism and timely delivery. Some clients mentioned a need for improved project tracking and more tailored pricing solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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Yost & Company, PA is a small Clearwater, Florida-based Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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Small Accounting company Louis Haskel CPA, is located in Clearwater, Florida. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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Accounting Taxes and More, Inc. Is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and were founded in 1998. The firm is based in Clearwater, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Keyworth, England
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Accounting company Jolliffe's was established in 2003. The firm offers Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Long Eaton, England
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CJ Accounting is an Accounting company based in Long Eaton, England. They provide Accounting and were launched in 2003.
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 2 projectsTalent Formula is an accounting services firm that specializes in talent acquisition and management for industry-specific needs, including financial analysts and accountants. They have been praised for their efficient recruitment process and cultural alignment, contributing to a 100% positive feedback rate for their support in business growth and team integration.
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Services provided
See all 3 projectsClarity Tax Group & CPA's is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. The reviews reflect 100% positive feedback, highlighting their timely and accurate service delivery. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and professionalism, with 50% mentioning the ease of maintaining bookkeeping records and tax information.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is a professional accounting services firm offering comprehensive solutions such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and business auditing. The reviews indicate a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and clear communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their impressive project management and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their proactive approach to financial statement preparation and tax planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bingham, England
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Bostockwhite is an Accounting company. The company is headquartered in Bingham, England. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bingham, England
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Founded in 2003, Ashmore & McGill is an Accounting company. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Services provided
See all 1 projectsAlexander Accountants, CPAs is a professional accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, financial advisory, and business structuring for tax savings. The overall feedback from their reviews is highly positive, with 100% of reviewers praising their accurate deliverables, effective communication, and substantial tax savings, resulting in financial benefits like $15,000 in tax savings.
$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NHServices provided
See all 22 projectsAppletree Business Services is a comprehensive accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and financial analysis. Across all reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism and responsiveness, with particular emphasis on the cohesive team dynamic and personalized financial advisory. Many clients also appreciate their ability to handle transitions smoothly, ensuring financial clarity and efficiency.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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Groupe AGK, an Accounting company, is based in Paris, France. Founded in 2010, the team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England
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A&Z Accounting Services, an Accounting company, is based in Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England
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Accounting company APC Accountants is located in Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Kiefer Bonfanti & Co, an Accounting company, was launched in 1954. The team provides Accounting and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Creve Coeur, MO
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ANH LE, CPA is an Accounting company. They are based in Creve Coeur, Missouri and have small team. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Artesia, CA
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Established in 1985, SK Enterprises is a small Artesia, California-based Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England
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Accountancy Solutions is an Accounting company. Founded in 1991, the team provides Accounting. The agency is based in Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kirkwood, MO
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Burwitz Sostak and Werner is a small Kirkwood, Missouri-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hucknall, England
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BK Accountants is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland, MO
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Muenks Tax Company is an Accounting company founded in 1941. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ballwin, MO
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Klemm & Associates is a small Ballwin, Missouri-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ilkeston, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area , England
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McIntosh Accountants is an Accounting company. The Ilkeston, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area , England-based firm was launched in 1989. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England
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Beeley Hawley & Co. Is a Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England-based Accounting company. They focus on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mansfield Woodhouse, England
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Brealey + Newbury Accountants is an Accounting company. The agency is headquartered in Mansfield Woodhouse, England. Their team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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First Class CPAs LLP, CPA is an Accounting company. Founded in 2017, the firm is based in Irvine, California. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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G7 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, INC. Is an Accounting company established in 2008. The team focuses on Accounting and is based in Irvine, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England
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Founded in 1978, J M Bramley Accountants is an Accounting company. The agency provides Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Merced, CA
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Spinardi & Jones is an Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and are based in Merced, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England
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Seals King & Co. Is an Accounting company. The Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England-based team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Merced, CA
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Accounting company Mark A. Zajac, CPA is in Merced, California. Founded in 1994, the team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Paris, France
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Accounting company Caderas Martin specializes in Accounting. They were founded in 1978.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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Launched in 1964, Placek & Epelbaum is an Accounting company. The small team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Landmark Tax Group | Resolving IRS Back Taxes is an Accounting company. Based in Irvine, California, their small team offers Accounting. The firm was established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Griffiths, Diehl & Company, Inc., a small Accounting company, is headquartered in Irvine, California. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Katowice, Poland
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Tax Care Poland is a midsize Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and were founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Katowice, Poland
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GLC siedziba Katowice is an Accounting company founded in 2004. Their services include Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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PG Audit Sp. O.o., an Accounting company, was founded in 1988. The agency provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, IL
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Based in Springfield, Illinois, TAX PARTNERS HOLDINGS INC. Is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Paris, France
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ACL is an Accounting company headquartered in Paris, France. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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Accounting company Origa Group was established in 1983. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Paris, France
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Established in 2009, Dinergie Chartered Accountant, a small Accounting company, is located in Paris, France. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Founded in 1982, Softron Tax Inc is an Accounting company. In Mississauga, Canada and Mississauga, Canada, the team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hamilton, Canada
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ProTax Canada is an Accounting company. Their small team is based in Hamilton, Canada. Their team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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David Reinus CPA, Inc. Is an Accounting company. The company is in Thousand Oaks, California. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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Tsagaris & Daries PA, a small Accounting company, is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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Perzel & Eckard Forensic CPA's, LLC is a small Accounting company based in Clearwater, Florida. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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At Your Service Tax & Accounting, Inc. Is a small Clearwater, Florida-based Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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Located in Clearwater, Florida, Cormier & Rabb is a small Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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ARETE ADVISORS is an Accounting company. The Irvine, California-based company provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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STL Tax is a small Accounting company in St. Louis, Missouri. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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ALISIC TAX PREPARATION SERVICE is an Accounting company located in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1996, the team focuses on Accounting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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31.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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30.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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28.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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36.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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28.4/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrow, HA1 1PD, England
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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28/40.013.6/20 Reviews5.7/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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34/40.019.6/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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33.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Accounting60% Other
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Top Accountants and Accounting Firms
An accounting firm manages and analyzes a business’s financial activities. Core responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, filing taxes, and advising on cash flow and compliance. Many firms also offer strategic insights such as budgeting, forecasting, and risk management to help leadership make informed decisions. In short, accountants translate numbers into actionable business intelligence.
Typical offerings include:
- Bookkeeping & general ledger maintenance
- Payroll processing and payroll tax filings
- Tax preparation, planning, and advisory
- Audit and assurance (internal or external)
- Financial reporting under GAAP or IFRS
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CFO or controller outsourcing
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Specialized niches—estate planning, fiduciary accounting, or ERP system implementation Firms often bundle these services into customizable packages, letting you scale support as your organization grows.
Pricing depends on location, complexity, and scope:
- Basic monthly bookkeeping: $500–$2,000
- Full-service accounting (bookkeeping + payroll + tax): $2,000–$10,000 per month
- Annual audit for SMBs: $10,000–$50,000
- Hourly consulting: $100–$300+
Rates rise for Big Four–level audits, multi-entity consolidations, or highly regulated industries. Always request detailed proposals outlining deliverables, hourly rates, and any one-time fees.
Start by defining your must-have services and budget. Then:
- Check Clutch reviews for verified client experiences.
- Evaluate industry expertise—manufacturing, SaaS, nonprofit, etc.
- Confirm certifications (CPA, ACCA) and regulatory compliance.
- Assess communication style and tech stack (cloud platforms, automation tools).
- Request sample reports to gauge clarity and depth.
Shortlist two or three firms and schedule discovery calls before making a final decision.
- Lack of transparency about pricing or engagement scope
- Guarantees of “huge tax refunds” without context
- No proof of professional liability insurance
- Outdated software or resistance to cloud-based tools
- Slow or unclear communication during the proposal stage
If any of these arise, keep looking.
- Which industries do you specialize in?
- Who will be my day-to-day contact, and what are their qualifications?
- How do you ensure data security and confidentiality?
- What software platforms do you use, and can you integrate with our systems?
- How do you measure success and report on KPIs?
- Can you provide references for similar engagements?
Well-prepared answers indicate a firm’s readiness to support your business.
Outsourcing gives you on-demand access to a multidisciplinary team such as tax specialists, auditors, and CFO-level advisors, often at a lower cost than maintaining full-time staff. You also gain independent oversight, reduced fraud risk, and scalable expertise as your company expands.
Bookkeepers focus on daily transaction recording and basic reconciliations. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms can perform audits, represent you before tax authorities, and provide higher-level advisory services. Growing businesses often start with bookkeeping, then engage a CPA firm for complex compliance and strategic guidance.