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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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Degree Brewing Ltd is an Accounting and Content Writing Services company. Headquartered in Ledbury, England, their team focuses on Accounting and Content Writing Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOttawa, Canada
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Founded in 2004, Alexander Specialized Accounting Services is an Accounting company. The agency specializes in Accounting and Financial 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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Launched in 2013, Ron Rechan Financial Consultant is an Accounting and Funding & Investment company. The team provides Accounting and Funding & Investment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMarkham, Canada
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Accounting company RNK Professional Corporation is in Markham, Canada. They offer Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and were launched in 2009.
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Misic Accounting Chartered Professional Accountant is an Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Established in 2017, the agency offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Shubhankar Consulting is a Dhaka, Bangladesh-based Business Consulting company. They offer Business Consulting and Accounting and were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Business Consulting company PROVEN is in London, England and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They focus on Business Consulting and Accounting and were launched in 2009.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Zionsville, IN
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GenTech Associates, Inc. Is an Accounting company founded in 2005. Located in Zionsville, Indiana, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milwaukee, WI
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Founded in 2001, TMI Consulting, LLC is a Cybersecurity company. The team specializes in Cybersecurity and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMyrtle Beach, SC
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J. Floyd Swilley Enrolled Agents, LLC is an Accounting company based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pascoe Vale South, Australia
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Global TeleForce Ltd is a Pascoe Vale South, Australia-based Back Office Outsourcing company. They provide Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting and were founded in 2012.
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Corporate Receivables Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team is headquartered in London, England and focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Ranil Dias, a Financial Consulting company, was founded in 2024. The team focuses on Financial Consulting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerCape Town, South Africa
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Syniq Solutions is a small Cape Town, South Africa-based software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Palma, Spain
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Accounting company De Micco & Friends Lawyers & Auditors Spain is headquartered in Palma, Spain. Established in 2004, the team focuses on Accounting and Corporate Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New Philadelphia, OH
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Rea is an IT strategy consulting company. In New Philadelphia, Ohio, the agency was launched in 1938. Their team offers IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bhopal, India
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GenNext Human Resource Management is a HR Consulting company. The firm is based in Bhopal, India. Their services include HR Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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J & V Human Resources Services is a HR Consulting company launched in 2012. The team provides HR Consulting and Accounting and is in Ahmedabad, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Cypress Creek Personnel Services is a Staffing company. The team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting and is based in Houston, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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DLW Business Consultants Ltd. Is a small Chicago, Illinois-based Business Consulting company. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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DIESVI Desarrollo Informático, S.C. Is a custom software development firm. Their team is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico and provides Custom Software Development and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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SJC Business Management Inc., a small Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Des Moines, IA
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Raine Recruiting LLC is a small Staffing company. Founded in 2013, the team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Search Finance Group is a small HR Consulting company based in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Silent4Business is a Cybersecurity company. They focus on Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting and were founded in 2016. The agency is based in Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Business Consulting company Universal Consulting Company is based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Serdica, Bulgaria
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Business Consulting company Brain Storm Consult is headquartered in Serdica, Bulgaria. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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Innovate Financial Services is a Business Consulting company launched in 2008. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, the team provides Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh , Scotland
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JMA Associates, a small Marketing Strategy company, is based in Edinburgh , Scotland. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheshire , England
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Exchange Street Executive Search is a Staffing company founded in 2002. Their team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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Established in 2007, Futurity Financial Services Ltd, a small Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. Their team provides Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh , Scotland
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Headquartered in Edinburgh , Scotland, JM IFA Ltd is a small Business Consulting company. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh , Scotland
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Heritable Financial Planning is a Business Consulting company. Launched in 2001, the company is located in Edinburgh , Scotland. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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Established in 2007, Wishart Wealth Management Ltd is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh , Scotland
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Crandles & Co LLP is an Edinburgh , Scotland-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wigan, England
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Launched in 2015, JGP Consultancy Services Limited is a Business Consulting company. The company offers Business Consulting and Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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ONEWORLD INFOTECH is a small Dhaka, Bangladesh-based Cybersecurity company. The team provides Cybersecurity and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Business Energy Coaching is a small Business Consulting company based in Glendale, California. The team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ajax, Canada
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Launched in 2011, Cuidich Inc. Is a small Ajax, Canada-based Business Consulting company. Their team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Advise LLP is a Business Consulting company. Their small team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Founded in 1997, Marketstaff Inc. Is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Jean Kripton, Inc., an Accounting company, is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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New Horizons Business Consultants is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cary, NC
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Human Resource Partners, Inc. Is a small Cary, North Carolina-based HR Consulting company. The team provides HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Trumbull, CT
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Headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut, Total Team Solutions is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Staffing and were launched in 1988.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beaumont, TX
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Small HR Consulting company Southeast Texas HR, is headquartered in Beaumont, Texas. The team focuses on HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Penningtons Manches LLP is a small Commercial Property Management company located in London, England. The team focuses on Commercial Property Management and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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United Human Resources is a HR Consulting company established in 2014. The team focuses on HR Consulting and Accounting and is in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sioux Falls, SD
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Commercial Financing company KMWF & Associates, PC was launched in 1964. The firm provides Commercial Financing and Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edmond, OK
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Headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma, Alliant HR Outsourcing is a HR Outsourcing company. Founded in 2012, the team focuses on HR Outsourcing and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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31.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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32.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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28.4/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrow, HA1 1PD, England
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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34/40.019.6/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
40% Accounting60% Other
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Top Accountants and Accounting Firms
An accounting firm manages and analyzes a business’s financial activities. Core responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, filing taxes, and advising on cash flow and compliance. Many firms also offer strategic insights such as budgeting, forecasting, and risk management to help leadership make informed decisions. In short, accountants translate numbers into actionable business intelligence.
Typical offerings include:
- Bookkeeping & general ledger maintenance
- Payroll processing and payroll tax filings
- Tax preparation, planning, and advisory
- Audit and assurance (internal or external)
- Financial reporting under GAAP or IFRS
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CFO or controller outsourcing
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Specialized niches—estate planning, fiduciary accounting, or ERP system implementation Firms often bundle these services into customizable packages, letting you scale support as your organization grows.
Pricing depends on location, complexity, and scope:
- Basic monthly bookkeeping: $500–$2,000
- Full-service accounting (bookkeeping + payroll + tax): $2,000–$10,000 per month
- Annual audit for SMBs: $10,000–$50,000
- Hourly consulting: $100–$300+
Rates rise for Big Four–level audits, multi-entity consolidations, or highly regulated industries. Always request detailed proposals outlining deliverables, hourly rates, and any one-time fees.
Start by defining your must-have services and budget. Then:
- Check Clutch reviews for verified client experiences.
- Evaluate industry expertise—manufacturing, SaaS, nonprofit, etc.
- Confirm certifications (CPA, ACCA) and regulatory compliance.
- Assess communication style and tech stack (cloud platforms, automation tools).
- Request sample reports to gauge clarity and depth.
Shortlist two or three firms and schedule discovery calls before making a final decision.
- Lack of transparency about pricing or engagement scope
- Guarantees of “huge tax refunds” without context
- No proof of professional liability insurance
- Outdated software or resistance to cloud-based tools
- Slow or unclear communication during the proposal stage
If any of these arise, keep looking.
- Which industries do you specialize in?
- Who will be my day-to-day contact, and what are their qualifications?
- How do you ensure data security and confidentiality?
- What software platforms do you use, and can you integrate with our systems?
- How do you measure success and report on KPIs?
- Can you provide references for similar engagements?
Well-prepared answers indicate a firm’s readiness to support your business.
Outsourcing gives you on-demand access to a multidisciplinary team such as tax specialists, auditors, and CFO-level advisors, often at a lower cost than maintaining full-time staff. You also gain independent oversight, reduced fraud risk, and scalable expertise as your company expands.
Bookkeepers focus on daily transaction recording and basic reconciliations. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms can perform audits, represent you before tax authorities, and provide higher-level advisory services. Growing businesses often start with bookkeeping, then engage a CPA firm for complex compliance and strategic guidance.