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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 a distinguished accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and business auditing. With a high client satisfaction rate, approximately 90% of reviews highlight their problem-solving capabilities, responsiveness, and thorough approach. Clients commend their cost-effective services and ability to meet deadlines, although some note room for improvement in communication efficiency.
Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 20 projectsindinero is a comprehensive accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and CFO services. The firm receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with reviewers consistently praising their responsiveness, communication, and expertise in streamlining accounting processes. Approximately 70% of reviews specifically commend their ability to manage taxes and bookkeeping efficiently, highlighting their professionalism and ability to meet deadlines reliably.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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De tempête is a Business Consulting company launched in 2017. The firm focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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YMQ Services Pvt Ltd is a Business Consulting company. Their small team is based in Delhi, India. Their services include Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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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
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.
$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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chișinău, Moldova
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Launched in 2008, FlagMAN-D, a small Business Consulting company, is in Chișinău, Moldova. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Aims UAE Company Setup is a Marketing Strategy company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They offer Marketing Strategy and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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IRHA Businessmen Services is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Cogent Professionals was launched in 2018. The firm offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Invent Next is a small Conversion Optimization company launched in 2004. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and cloud consulting & SI.
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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.
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.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Flelxlab.io is a mobile application development company. Established in 2017, the firm is based in sialkot, Pakistan. Their services include Mobile App Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Dhaka Consulting is a Dhaka, Bangladesh-based Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy 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.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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CFOSME Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. Is a Fractional CFO Services company. The agency is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their services include Fractional CFO Services and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lagos, Portugal
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Business Consulting company Elevate Accounting is in Lagos, Portugal. The team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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InnovativePro Solutions is an Ottawa, Canada-based Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Mr-Accountants is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Sheridan, Wyoming, the firm specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delhi, India
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NGO Pilot is a Business Consulting company. Their small team is in Delhi, India and provides Business Consulting and Accounting. The company was established in 2013.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Capalaba, Australia
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EEA Advisory is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company launched in 2020. The firm focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Aliso Viejo, CA
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Orange County Bookkeeping is a small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company located in Aliso Viejo, California. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Clearwater HR Consulting, an Accounting company, was established in 2020. The agency offers Accounting and Labor & Employment Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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Commercial Financing company em2-consulting was established in 2020. Based in Berlin, Germany, the team offers Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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MGI Alekim LLP, a small Product Design company, is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The team specializes in Product Design and Logo.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ikeja, Nigeria
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Droidedge Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is in Ikeja, Nigeria and provides CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI. The company was launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Durgavado, India
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In Durgavado, India, HelpdesQ is an Architectural Design company. Their services include Architectural Design and Product Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49
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D Y P Jain and Co LLP is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. In Delhi, India, the team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Floral Park, NY
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Established in 2007, Davidoff Accounting & Tax Services is a Business Consulting company. The company provides Business Consulting and Accounting, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Giorgio a Cremano, Italy
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Launched in 2019, Kairos Advice Company is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Established in 2021, InfinIT Ltd is a small Warszawa, Poland-based IT staff augmentation company. Their team offers IT staff augmentation and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Rocket Bookkeeper is an Accounting company founded in 2022. Their team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Fynalliance Advisors Private Limited is a Mumbai, India-based Accounting company. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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TheFinanceStack, a Product Design company, was launched in 2020. The team provides Product Design and Application Testing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Bestar is a Business Consulting company. The Singapore, Singapore-based team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Shian HR - Recruitment and Staffing Services, an Accounting company, was launched in 2006. The team specializes in Accounting and Staffing.
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BCM Partners LLP is a Commercial Financing company. The Mississauga, Canada-based company was launched in 2012. Their services include Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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SIDSOFT TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD is a Bengaluru, India-based CRM consulting and SI company. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and were established in 2007.
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Money Centric is a Business Consulting company in New Delhi, India. The team provides Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Evesham, NJ
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Established in 2000, Starling Consulting is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Alacrity Corporate Solutions Private Limited is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and are in Ghaziabad, India.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2021, Warrgyizmorsch Pvt.Ltd is a small London, England-based Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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In Birmingham, England, Donclem Technology is a mobile app development firm. Launched in 2021, the team specializes in Mobile App Development and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delhi, India
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Vidhu Duggal & Company is a Business Consulting company launched in 2018. The agency offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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KYC Management Singapore is a Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting, and the agency is based in Singapore, Singapore.
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Loan4Wealth is a Commercial Financing company. They were established in 2020, and their services include Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bhopal, India
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Yash Fincon & BPO Services Pvt Ltd, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in Bhopal, India. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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In Edgware, England and Colombo, Sri Lanka, DASA Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Drouin, Australia
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Finfox Global is a Drouin, Australia-based Conversion Optimization company. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Product Design.
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Founded in 2023, Essiz Consultancy services llc is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vadodara, India
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C M Patel & Company, Chartered Accountant is a Business Consulting company. Based in Vadodara, India, their small team offers Business Consulting and Accounting. The agency was launched in 2018.
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Expertvuw Management Pvt. Ltd is a Business Consulting company. They focus on Business Consulting and Accounting and are headquartered in delhi, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Plymouth, MA
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Small Customs brokerage company Officium Solutions LLC, is based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The team focuses on Customs brokerage and Freight forwarding.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Founded in 2020, Corporate Empire is a small Accounting company. Their team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Marathon Financial Group is an Accounting company founded in 2016. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Monrovia, CA
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Herbert Financial Group, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2021. The team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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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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$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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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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$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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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.