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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.
Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NYServices provided
See all 37 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is a comprehensive accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and audit services. With a strong focus on timely delivery and problem-solving, 100% of reviewers commend their effective communication and professionalism. While a small percentage note communication could improve, clients overwhelmingly appreciate their proactive and detailed approach to complex financial needs.
$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 - 9North Canton, OH
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Better Financial Solutions Llc is an Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting and is based in North Canton, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canton, OH
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Kee Huchhok & Co Inc is a small Accounting company launched in 1988. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NHServices provided
See all 22 projectsAppletree Business Services is a professional accounting firm offering a wide range of services including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, expertise, and alignment with client values, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their effective project management and ability to meet client needs. Their team is noted for delivering timely, accurate financial solutions and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
$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.
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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fyshwick, Australia
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Affinity Bookkeeping is an Accounting company. They are based in Fyshwick, Australia and have small team. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canberra, Australia
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Based in Canberra, Australia, PKF Canberra is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manhattan Beach, CA
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Beach Cities Accounting, an Accounting company, is based in Manhattan Beach, California. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, Australia
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Founded in 2017, SA Accounting & Bookkeeping Solutions is a small Accounting company. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baulkham Hills, Australia
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SA Accounting & Bookkeeping Solutions is an Accounting company. Established in 2008, the firm is located in Baulkham Hills, Australia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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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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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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fayetteville, AR
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Keith Glass, CPA, CGMA is an Accounting company. The Fayetteville, Arkansas-based agency was founded in 1998. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fayetteville, AR
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David R. Allen CPA, CMA, EA, an Accounting company, was founded in 2016. The small team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$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
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Located in Temecula, California, Titanium Taxes & Business Consulting is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stirling, Australia
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Eye on Books is a small Accounting company founded in 2007. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, CO
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Holm Ryan Truitt Hall is a small Accounting company headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murrieta, CA
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Launched in 2008, Calkins Accountancy is an Accounting company. Their team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murrieta, CA
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Located in Murrieta, California, WONG JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temecula, CA
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DANIEL S. VENNE, CPA is a Temecula, California-based Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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Hewitt, Jones & Fitch, CPA, an Accounting company, was established in 1955. The firm offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Based in Temecula, California, Newman Tax & Resolution, Inc. Is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Irani Gary R CPA is a Lake Forest, California-based Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rexburg, ID
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Garth Wilcox CPA is an Accounting company. They are based in Rexburg, Idaho. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Accounting company LOCPA & Consulting is based in Lake Forest, California. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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Established in 2007, Oasis Financial Solutions is an Accounting company. Based in South Bend, Indiana, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Derek Thomas, CPA/ABV is an Accounting company established in 1979. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Visalia, CA
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Scott, Mainord, Langley & Simmons, Inc., a small Accounting company, is in Visalia, California. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murrieta, CA
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Established in 2000, Accurate Accounting is an Accounting company. The agency specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atascadero, CA
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HHMC Tax, Inc. Is a small Accounting company launched in 2005. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Perth, Australia
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Henry & Associates is a small South Perth, Australia-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Hawthorn, Australia
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Keays & Associates is a small Accounting company launched in 2015. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Margaryan & Associates is an Accounting company. Launched in 2010, their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lakeside, VA
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Mission Accounting & Consulting PC, a small Accounting company, is based in Lakeside, Virginia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kalispell, MT
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Swiftcurrent Consulting & Accounting P.C. Is a small Accounting company established in 2008. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lewistown, MT
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Bantz & Company is an Accounting company. They are in Lewistown, Montana and have small team. Their team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Missoula, MT
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Headquartered in Missoula, Montana, HD Tax Preparation & Small Business Services, LLP is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Falls, MT
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GR TAX SERVICES is an Accounting company located in Great Falls, Montana. They specialize in Accounting and Business Consulting and were established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Gallatin Valley Tax Service is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Bozeman, Montana. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Twin Falls, ID
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Mahlke Hunsaker & Company is an Accounting company. The agency is based in Twin Falls, Idaho. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfield, MT
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Founded in 2000, Gary Kasper & Company is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Falls, MT
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Small Accounting company Arlyn W. Johnson Certified Public Accountant, is located in Great Falls, Montana. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Moore & Paquette Tax Group is an Accounting company founded in 1986. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting and is based in Burbank, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Small Accounting company Coles Reinstein, is in Boise, Idaho. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Billings, MT
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Woods Accounting, a small Accounting company, is based in Billings, Montana. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Established in 2008, CS & Company, a small Accounting company, is located in Bozeman, Montana. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vista, CA
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Plaza Tax Service, a small Accounting company, is located in Vista, California. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Twin Falls, ID
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Accounting company Coleman Lopes & Company PLLC is headquartered in Twin Falls, Idaho. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Meridian, ID
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Stewart & Associates, P.A. Is an Accounting company. They are located in Meridian, Idaho and have small team. They specialize in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Located in Burbank, California, Neumeister & Associates, Inc. Is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Accounting company Johnson, Hankins, MacDonald, Kimball & Co. Specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting. They are based in Walnut Creek, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Missoula, MT
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Banna Financial Advisors, an Accounting company, focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting. The company is based in Missoula, Montana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kalispell, MT
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Stahlberg, Taylor & Associates, PC is an Accounting company. They are based in Kalispell, Montana and have small team. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Falls, MT
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Bloomgren Rivera & Co, PLLC is a small Accounting company located in Great Falls, Montana. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lolo, MT
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Doyle & Associates, P.C. Is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Lolo, Montana. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, 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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$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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$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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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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$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
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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.