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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica
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Small Accounting company Job Solutions LATAM, is in San Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica. Their services include Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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Proyección Laboral is a Recruiting company. They focus on Recruiting and HR Outsourcing and were established in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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FI.SPAN, an ERP consulting and SI company, is in Vancouver, Canada. Launched in 2016, the team offers ERP consulting and SI and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Downers Grove, IL
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ACM Community Management is a Commercial Property Management company. The team is in Downers Grove, Illinois, and their services include Commercial Property Management and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Albany, GA
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Located in Albany, Georgia, Integra Business Alternatives is a Staffing company. The team offers Staffing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Albany, GA
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Southern Point Staffing is a small Accounting company. Launched in 2013, the team specializes in Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Albany, GA
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The Staffing People is an Albany, Georgia-based Accounting company. Founded in 1999, the team focuses on Accounting and Staffing.
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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.
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 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Soluciones Corporativas UR is an Accounting company. Their small team of employees is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their team focuses on Accounting and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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COTAMSA is an Accounting company. Launched in 1998, the team focuses on Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing. The company is headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Founded in 1993, JMAE is a Business Consulting company. The small team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Exact personeelsintermediair is a small Amsterdam, Netherlands-based Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oak Forest, IL
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Fairview Realty Group Ltd is a Commercial Property Management company. Launched in 2005, the company offers Commercial Property Management and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Marseille, France
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TJC Group is a small custom software development firm headquartered in Marseille, France. Their services include Custom Software Development and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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JMK Property Investment is a Commercial Property Management company. Their team is based in Miami Beach, Florida. The agency focuses on Commercial Property Management and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Business Consulting company Ethica Group was established in 2010. The team offers Business Consulting and Accounting and is headquartered in Milano, Italy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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NOVERIM, a Business Consulting company, is in Milano, Italy. They provide Business Consulting and Accounting and were launched in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santiago, Chile
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Prodata Business Outsourcing, an Accounting company, specializes in Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing. The agency is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Consilia Business Management, a Business Consulting company, is based in Milano, Italy. They specialize in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Small Accounting company Grupo Insigne, is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The team provides Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Partners SpA is a Business Consulting company founded in 2005. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Duluth, GA
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Synergy America, Inc. Is a Staffing company. The Duluth, Georgia-based company was founded in 1993. Their team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Silver Spring, MD
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ACCEL Corporation is an Accounting company. They are located in Silver Spring, Maryland and have small team of experts. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barranquilla, Colombia
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Intelitech is an Accounting company. Their small team is based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Their services include Accounting and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Founded in 2016, Red River Resources, LLC NavAide, a small IT managed services company, is in San Diego, California. Their team focuses on IT managed services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vineburg, CA
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Established in 2011, Crossroads Antiracism Organizing & Training is a small Corporate Training & Coaching company. Their team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Ackco, Inc. Is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Accounting and is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Coconut Creek, FL
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DW Consultants Inc is a Cybersecurity company. Founded in 1996, the firm specializes in Cybersecurity and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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The Leading Niche is a software development firm. Their small team is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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CALLOWAY & ASSOCIATES, INC. Is an IT managed services company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Launched in 1985, the team provides IT managed services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Francis Awoyera, CPA is an IT managed services company. The small Washington, District of Columbia-based team provides IT managed services and Accounting. The firm was launched in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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BPO Tax & Accountancy is a small Saint-Gilles, Belgium-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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Founded in 1984, Burke & Schindler is a small Business Consulting company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Córdoba, Spain
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Invepat is a Business Consulting company. Launched in 2012, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Financial Advising & Planning. The agency is based in Córdoba, Spain and Madrid, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Aurtus Consulting LLP is a Financial Consulting company in Ahmedabad, India and Gurugram, India. Their services include Financial Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Tax Law company Kancelaria Prawna Skarbiec is in Warszawa, Poland. The team focuses on Tax Law and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Northwich, England
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CRS CONSULTANTS LTD is a small Financial Advising & Planning company founded in 1977. Their team focuses on Financial Advising & Planning and Insurance Services & Brokers.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Launched in 2007, Sol Financial Services Polska Sp. Z O.o. Is a Business Consulting company. The agency specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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ECOVIS is an Accounting company. They are located in Sofia, Bulgaria and have small team. Their services include Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Plan Consulting is a Business Consulting company. The firm is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49City of London, England
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Investment Quorum, a Commercial Financing company, specialize in Commercial Financing and Financial Advising & Planning. They were launched in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Freetown, Sierra Leone
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TEIM & Associates is an Accounting company. They were launched in 2015 and offer Accounting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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Associated Accountants (AACpaKSA) is a Financial Advising & Planning company. They were launched in 1989, and their services include Financial Advising & Planning and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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Spainwide Business Services, an Accounting company, is based in Madrid, Spain. They offer Accounting and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Québec, Canada
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Gestion BSP is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2011, the agency is located in Québec, Canada. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Arkesden Partners is an Executive Search company. Headquartered in London, England, the firm was established in 2008. Their team provides Executive Search and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Accounting company Sheridan Capital Partners was launched in 2012. The team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wellesley, MA
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Gemini Investors is a small Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and were established in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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SouthPark Capital is a Financial Advising & Planning company. They were established in 2015 and specialize in Financial Advising & Planning and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 2015, WardWilliams Creative is a small London, England-based Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chaffe & Associates, Inc. Is a Financial Advising & Planning company. The team specializes in Financial Advising & Planning and Business Valuation Services.
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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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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+$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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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 - 249San Jose, CA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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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.