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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NYServices provided
See all 31 projects1-800Accountant is a professional firm specializing in accounting services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients praised their responsiveness, with 75% noting their friendliness and on-time delivery. Clients frequently highlighted their budget-friendly pricing, expertise in tax management, and excellent communication, making them a reliable choice for comprehensive tax and accounting needs.
Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NYServices provided
See all 36 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and audit services. Across numerous reviews, clients commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver timely and accurate services. Notably, 100% of reviewers highlight their effective communication and problem-solving skills, while around 85% mention their ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, contributing to substantial financial savings.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 12 projectsCoCountant is a proficient accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Across all reviews, clients commend their responsiveness and high-quality service, with 100% of reviewers noting timely deliverables and their ability to adapt to client needs. Key strengths include their comprehensive bookkeeping services and audit-ready financial statement preparation, while an area for improvement is more proactive data visualization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Adviser Company Checo & Frías SRL, an Accounting company, was established in 2012. The agency provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, RV RODRIGUEZ VICTORIANO SRL is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 20 projectsIndinero is an accounting services firm offering a range of solutions, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and fractional CFO services. The company's reviews highlight their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex financial processes. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their efficient communication and financial reporting capabilities. Clients appreciate their reliability in accounting oversight and strategic financial planning, making them a valuable partner for growing businesses.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Accounting company Contatup Contabilidade Digital offers Accounting. They are based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington Township, NJ
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Schwartz & Associates CPA P.C. Is an Accounting company. Established in 1997, the team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mauá Square - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Renz Assessoria Contábil is an Accounting company. They were launched in 2004, and their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacarepagua, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Contabilidade Success is a small Jacarepagua, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Meier - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Founded in 2005, Act Accounting Advicory Business Ltda is an Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting.
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$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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See all 3 projectsClarity Tax Group & CPA's is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. The reviews reflect 100% positive feedback, highlighting their timely and accurate service delivery. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and professionalism, with 50% mentioning the ease of maintaining bookkeeping records and tax information.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is a professional accounting services firm offering comprehensive solutions such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and business auditing. The reviews indicate a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and clear communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their impressive project management and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their proactive approach to financial statement preparation and tax planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Deerfield Beach, FL
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MAQTAX Services is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Their team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Deerfield Beach, FL
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Based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Steven E. Price CPA is a small Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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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 comprehensive accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and financial analysis. Across all reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism and responsiveness, with particular emphasis on the cohesive team dynamic and personalized financial advisory. Many clients also appreciate their ability to handle transitions smoothly, ensuring financial clarity and efficiency.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nutley, NJ
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Geltrude is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and are headquartered in Nutley, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moorestown, NJ
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Bishop & Bishop, P.C. Is an Accounting company. Located in Moorestown, New Jersey, their team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brampton, Canada
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Harpreet Wadehra, an Accounting company, is located in Brampton, Canada. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stratford, Canada
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Small Accounting company Famme & Co Professional Corporation, is headquartered in Stratford, Canada. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Brunswick, NJ
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Samuel S. Fisher CPA, LLC is an Accounting company launched in 2001. The firm offers Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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BTL is a small Accounting company located in Toronto, Canada. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hamilton, Canada
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Taylor Leibow LLP Accountants and Advisors is a midsize Hamilton, Canada-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond Hill, Canada
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WH Partners LLP is a small Richmond Hill, Canada-based Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 2014, SDG is an Accounting company. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hamilton, Canada
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In Hamilton, Canada, Kevin Mann Accounting is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Matawan, NJ
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The Pressler Group, PC is a Matawan, New Jersey-based Accounting company. They offer Accounting and were founded in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Bay, Canada
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Based in North Bay, Canada, Peter O'Toole, CPA is a small Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Freehold, NJ
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Petrik & Murtha, LLC CPA's is an Accounting company. Located in Freehold, New Jersey, the team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9La Mirada, CA
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In La Mirada, California, Chris Haro, CPA is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lowell, MA
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Mill City Accounting Services LLC is an Accounting company founded in 2018. The team specializes in Accounting and is based in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Accounting company Best Accounting Bookkeeping and Tax Service was launched in 1985. The firm provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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JC&A Accounting, an Accounting company, provide Accounting. They were founded in 1970.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Grupo Planus - Soluções Empresariais is an Accounting company. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the agency provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Âmbito Contábil is an Accounting company. Launched in 2000, the team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stockton, CA
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Accounting company Bill Pollard CPA offers Accounting. They were launched in 1990.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Data Profit Assessoria Contabil e Fiscal is a small Accounting company based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Small Accounting company 3c Contabilidade, is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Executive Contábil is an Accounting company. Launched in 1984, the team focuses on Accounting.
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Accounting with Schatz, LLC is an Accounting company. Founded in 2014, the firm is headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keyport, NJ
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Accounting company Maldjian Citta & Company, PC. Is in Keyport, New Jersey. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Adeptus Partners LLC is an Accounting company. Based in New York, New York and Ocean, New Jersey, the firm was established in 1985. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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ABRANTES CONTABILIDADE is an Accounting company. The company is based in Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thargo Contabilidade is an Accounting company. Established in 1996, the team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Castillo & Company CPA LLC is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockville, MD
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Business & Financial Solutions, Inc, an Accounting company, was launched in 2000. The firm provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Novogradac & Company LLP is an Accounting company. The agency is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Small Accounting company Dufek & Company, LLC, is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Miguel, Peru
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Estudio Contable Villa Muzio & Asociados is an Accounting company. They are based in San Miguel, Peru. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burlington, NJ
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TCPA- Certified Public Accountants is a small Accounting company located in Burlington, New Jersey. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Kimmet & Associates, Inc. Is a small Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Rock, NJ
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Michele Theuerkauf, CPA LLC is a small Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and were founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lakewood, NJ
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Gershon Biegeleisen & Co. CPA's is an Accounting company established in 2001. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toms River, NJ
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John P. Wauters and Company, LLC is a small Accounting company located in Toms River, New Jersey. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Peterborough, Canada
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Cody & James CPAs Professional Corporation is an Accounting company. The Peterborough, Canada-based team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Small Accounting company Electro Accounting, is in Toronto, Canada. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oakville, Canada
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CPC Accounting Oakville is a small Oakville, Canada-based Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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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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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+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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28/40.013.6/20 Reviews5.7/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 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 - 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.