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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 comprehensive accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and audit services. With a strong focus on timely delivery and problem-solving, 100% of reviewers commend their effective communication and professionalism. While a small percentage note communication could improve, clients overwhelmingly appreciate their proactive and detailed approach to complex financial needs.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Clark & Chamberlin LLC, an Accounting company, focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Small Accounting company DBC Advisory, is in Sydney, Australia. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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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 - 9Napa, CA
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Benchmark Bookkeeping & Business Services, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Napa, California. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medford, OR
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Launched in 2000, Isler Medford is an Accounting company. The small team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Victoria, Canada
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Wiseman & Mills is a small Accounting company in Victoria, Canada. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Humiston & Company, CPAs is an Accounting company. The Los Angeles, California-based agency was founded in 1981. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rome, GA
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Small Accounting company Owens & Owens, is headquartered in Rome, Georgia. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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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.
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Services provided
See all 3 projectsClarity Tax Group & CPA's is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. The reviews reflect 100% positive feedback, highlighting their timely and accurate service delivery. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and professionalism, with 50% mentioning the ease of maintaining bookkeeping records and tax information.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is a professional accounting services firm offering comprehensive solutions such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and business auditing. The reviews indicate a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and clear communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their impressive project management and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their proactive approach to financial statement preparation and tax planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2013, Global Taxation is a small Accounting company. Their team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2016, Kotwani Anil Kumar & Associates is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting and is in New Delhi, India.
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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 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 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Gallagher Keane is an Accounting company established in 2012. In Dublin, Ireland, the team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Accounting company Jain Bansal & Gupta was established in 1998. The firm offers Accounting and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prague 1, Czech Republic
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NewCo is an Accounting company headquartered in Prague 1, Czech Republic. The team offers Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Centro, CA
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Swain & Kennerson is an Accounting company. The team is headquartered in El Centro, California, and their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Riverside, CA
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Established in 2015, The Accounting Group, LLC. Is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quito, Ecuador
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Asesores & Afines is an Accounting company. Based in Quito, Ecuador, the team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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KTimeHR is an Accounting company. The Irvine, California-based agency provides Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Ahad&Co, a Business Consulting company, was founded in 2015. They specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Moline, IL
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Crescent Tax Filing is an Accounting company. Their team is based in Moline, Illinois. The company focuses on Accounting and Tax Law.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Pompano Beach, FL
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Accountants Now is a midsize Accounting company founded in 2019. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Intogreat Solutions is a Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and IT strategy consulting and is in Los Angeles, California.
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South bay book keeping services, a Direct Marketing company, was founded in 2024. The team offers Direct Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2013, APT Global Consultancy, a midsize Conversion Optimization company, is based in New Delhi, India. Their team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Business Consulting.
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company VirtualTech Outsourcing Services Private Limited specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting. They are in Bhilai, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Apple Valley, MN
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Admin Solutions is an answering service company. They are in Apple Valley, Minnesota and have midsize team. Their services include Call Center Services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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The Brattle Group is a midsize San Francisco, California-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Nairobi, Kenya
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Ideon Limited, a midsize Accounting company, is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Their services include Accounting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Established in 2009, Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co is an Accounting company. The firm provides Accounting and Business Consulting, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Aziz Halim Khair Choudhury - Ahkc Uttara Office, an Accounting company, is in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They specialize in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were launched in 1979.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Hazel Green, IA
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Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C., an Accounting company, is headquartered in Hazel Green, Iowa. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Oak Brook, IL
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Launch TransTechs is an Oak Brook, Illinois-based HR Consulting company. They offer HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Melbourne, Australia
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In Melbourne, Australia, Moore Australia is a midsize Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Berdon, an Accounting company, is based in New York, New York and Jericho, New York. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and were founded in 1917.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, Canada
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Invisor Consulting Services is a midsize London, Canada-based Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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Bernard Robinson & Company L.L.P. Is an Accounting company. Their midsize team of employees is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Their team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Vancouver, Canada
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Treewalk is an Accounting company. Launched in 2016, the agency is in Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Fractional CFO Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Kreston Thailand is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Tax Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Nextgen is a small Accounting company based in Kolkata, India. The team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nangli Umarpur, India
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Accuracy Business Services Pvt Ltd is an Accounting company in Nangli Umarpur, India. Established in 2012, the team offers Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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Small Accounting company Minimise Tax, is located in Kingston, New York. Their services include Accounting and Insurance Services & Brokers.
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Accounting company MVG Accounting Services Inc was launched in 2006. Headquartered in Eastvale, California, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, California, Unchained Financial Services is an Accounting and Business Consulting company. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Highland Charter Township, MI
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Business Consulting and Accounting company Michigan Pure Tax Resolution is headquartered in Highland Charter Township, Michigan. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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GroForth is a small Accounting company launched in 2014. Their team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Established in 2019, Barclays Contadores Asesores is an Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Suwałki, Poland
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H&O Consulting is a small Suwałki, Poland-based Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Success Fluent, a small Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, is located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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RBizz Solutions Chartered Accountants And Tax Agents is a small Melbourne, Australia-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Champaign, IL
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RDB Certified Public Accountants is an Accounting company. They were launched in 2018 and offer Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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DIGI Accountancy is an Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company located in Manchester, England. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company S&T Associates focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning. They are located in London , England.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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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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$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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Top Accountants and Accounting Firms
An accounting firm manages and analyzes a business’s financial activities. Core responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, filing taxes, and advising on cash flow and compliance. Many firms also offer strategic insights such as budgeting, forecasting, and risk management to help leadership make informed decisions. In short, accountants translate numbers into actionable business intelligence.
Typical offerings include:
- Bookkeeping & general ledger maintenance
- Payroll processing and payroll tax filings
- Tax preparation, planning, and advisory
- Audit and assurance (internal or external)
- Financial reporting under GAAP or IFRS
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CFO or controller outsourcing
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Specialized niches—estate planning, fiduciary accounting, or ERP system implementation Firms often bundle these services into customizable packages, letting you scale support as your organization grows.
Pricing depends on location, complexity, and scope:
- Basic monthly bookkeeping: $500–$2,000
- Full-service accounting (bookkeeping + payroll + tax): $2,000–$10,000 per month
- Annual audit for SMBs: $10,000–$50,000
- Hourly consulting: $100–$300+
Rates rise for Big Four–level audits, multi-entity consolidations, or highly regulated industries. Always request detailed proposals outlining deliverables, hourly rates, and any one-time fees.
Start by defining your must-have services and budget. Then:
- Check Clutch reviews for verified client experiences.
- Evaluate industry expertise—manufacturing, SaaS, nonprofit, etc.
- Confirm certifications (CPA, ACCA) and regulatory compliance.
- Assess communication style and tech stack (cloud platforms, automation tools).
- Request sample reports to gauge clarity and depth.
Shortlist two or three firms and schedule discovery calls before making a final decision.
- Lack of transparency about pricing or engagement scope
- Guarantees of “huge tax refunds” without context
- No proof of professional liability insurance
- Outdated software or resistance to cloud-based tools
- Slow or unclear communication during the proposal stage
If any of these arise, keep looking.
- Which industries do you specialize in?
- Who will be my day-to-day contact, and what are their qualifications?
- How do you ensure data security and confidentiality?
- What software platforms do you use, and can you integrate with our systems?
- How do you measure success and report on KPIs?
- Can you provide references for similar engagements?
Well-prepared answers indicate a firm’s readiness to support your business.
Outsourcing gives you on-demand access to a multidisciplinary team such as tax specialists, auditors, and CFO-level advisors, often at a lower cost than maintaining full-time staff. You also gain independent oversight, reduced fraud risk, and scalable expertise as your company expands.
Bookkeepers focus on daily transaction recording and basic reconciliations. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms can perform audits, represent you before tax authorities, and provide higher-level advisory services. Growing businesses often start with bookkeeping, then engage a CPA firm for complex compliance and strategic guidance.