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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy
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Pietroforte & Partners is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy and have small team of experts. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kochi, India
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Saju & Co is an Accounting and Business Consulting company. They are headquartered in Kochi, India, and their services include 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
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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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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sunne, Sweden
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Founded in 1994, Redovisningsbyrån i Fryksdalen AB is an Accounting and Business Consulting company. The firm specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bari, Italy
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Cocola & Di Giuseppe, a small Accounting company, is located in Bari, Italy. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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Established in 1948, BLP is a small Bremen, Germany-based Accounting company. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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Small Accounting and Business Consulting company AKTIVA Treuhand, is in Bremen, Germany. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indore, India
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Maheshwari Malpani & Associates, a small Accounting and Business Consulting company, is based in Indore, India. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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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.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indore, India
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Small Accounting and Business Consulting company Sojatia & Company, is based in Indore, India. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Accounting and Business Consulting company Todarwal & Todarwal LLP is located in Mumbai, India. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Anil Khanna & Associates is a small Accounting and Business Consulting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mumbai, India
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N. A. Shah Associates LLP is an Accounting and Business Consulting company. They are in Mumbai, India and have small team. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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M-med is an Accounting company. Their team is headquartered in Bremen, Germany. The company specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Götene, Sweden
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Kinnekulle Redovisningsbyrå AB is a small Accounting and Business Consulting company headquartered in Götene, Sweden. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gävle, Sweden
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Kite SWEDEN AB is a small Gävle, Sweden-based Accounting and Business Consulting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Düsseldorf, Germany
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Accounting and Business Consulting company FRTG was established in 1962. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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Carl is a small Accounting company in Bremen, Germany. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mumbai, India
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R.C. Jain & Associates LLP, a small Accounting and Business Consulting company, is based in Mumbai, India. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pune, India
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Located in Pune, India, Maulika Varma & Associates is a small Accounting and Business Consulting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Göteborg, Sweden
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REAF is an Accounting and Business Consulting company. They are located in Göteborg, Sweden and have small team. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coimbatore, India
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S P P & Co. Is an Accounting and Business Consulting company. Their small team is based in Coimbatore, India. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chennai, India
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Located in Chennai, India, P R N & Associates is a small Accounting and Business Consulting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chennai, India
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Accounting and Business Consulting company L.U. Krishnan & Co is in Chennai, India. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Small Accounting company Hamilton Enterprises, LLC, is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Upper Marlboro, MD
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Handy Business, an Accounting and Business Consulting company, was founded in 2004. The agency focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellenwood, GA
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Harris Group Services, Inc. Is an Accounting company. They were founded in 1998, and their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cortlandt, NY
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Small Accounting and Business Consulting company PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP INC, is in Cortlandt, New York. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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AJANTA CONSULTING LLC, a small Accounting and other IT consulting and SI company, is in Austin, Texas. The team offers Accounting and other IT consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Corpus Christi, TX
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ERNEST R. GARZA AND COMPANY, PC, a small Accounting and Business Consulting company, is based in Corpus Christi, Texas. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington, VA
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MIRACLE SYSTEMS LLC is an Accounting and Business Consulting company in Arlington, Virginia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Centreville, VA
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ANEUKOR LLC is an Accounting and other IT consulting and SI company. They are headquartered in Centreville, Virginia and have small team. Their team provides Accounting and other IT consulting and
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Falls Church, VA
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TUBA GROUP INC is a Business Consulting and Accounting company. Launched in 2002, the company is based in Falls Church, Virginia. Their team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sterling, VA
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INFUSED SOLUTIONS LLC is a small Accounting and Business Consulting company based in Sterling, Virginia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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ERIC ORUBELE, CPA PC is a small Accounting and Business Consulting company headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lanham, MD
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Wright & Associates, LLC. Is a small Lanham, Maryland-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington, VA
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GL Solutions, Inc. Is a small Accounting and IT strategy consulting company established in 2009. Their team focuses on Accounting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
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Accounting company Business Atelier is in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Launched in 2018, the team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morrisville, NC
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Small Accounting and Business Consulting company Trivium Global, LLC, is in New York, New York and Morrisville, North Carolina. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Central, Hong Kong
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Business Consulting and Accounting company Lawrence Cheung C.P.A. Company Limited is based in Central, Hong Kong. They offer Business Consulting and Accounting and were established in 1978.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Laurel, MD
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In Laurel, Maryland, Global Strategies, LLC is a small Business Consulting and Accounting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chester, SC
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Accounting company Data Just Data, Inc. Provides Accounting and Business Consulting. They were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Camp Springs, MD
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TSC Enterprise LLC, an Accounting company, provide Accounting and Business Consulting. They were launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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GET Hire Staffing is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Their services include Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sugar Land, TX
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Launched in 2017, Simmons-Johnson Consulting, LLC, a small Business Consulting and Accounting company, is in Sugar Land, Texas. Their team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anna, TX
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The One Nine Group Inc. Is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and is headquartered in Anna, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gaithersburg, MD
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Accounting company Reema Consulting Services, Inc. Specializes in Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing. They are headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Central, Hong Kong
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Kenneth Chau & Co. Is a small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company founded in 1960. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clinton, MD
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JELI Management Company, LLC is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Clinton, Maryland and have small team. They specialize in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington, VA
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Global Wealth Strategies, Ltd. Is a small Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Commercial Financing and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roseville, CA
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Reliable Tax LLC is a small Roseville, California-based Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. The team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Flint, MI
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The John L Group. Inc, a Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting and Accounting company, was founded in 2019. The small team offers Logistics & Supply Chain 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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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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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.