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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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Launched in 2020, Elevate Financial Group, a small Accounting company, is in Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Liverpool, Australia
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Number Solutions is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting and were launched in 2016. The agency is headquartered in Liverpool, Australia.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Yume Conta SRL, an Accounting company, specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). The agency is based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Highmark Accountants is an Accounting company located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Goode Bookkeeping & Consulting is an Accounting company located in Glastonbury, Connecticut. They specialize in Accounting and Fractional CFO Services and were established in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Leon Nazarian, CPA, JD is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and is based in Santa Monica, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Small Accounting company Lacharite Mccomber Kuczynski, is located in Montréal, Canada. Their services include 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.
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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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Powered Books is an Accounting company. The small Los Angeles, California-based team offers Accounting and Business Consulting. The company was launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Online Officer is an Accounting company. Their team is in Sydney, Australia and Singapore, Singapore and focuses on Accounting and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Accounting company Whitespace Consultancy Pvt. Ltd is headquartered in Mumbai, India. The team provides Accounting and Tax Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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BookKeeping Pro is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in London, England and Lahore, Pakistan, and their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chișinău, Moldova
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WINKRAFT BUSINESS GROUP SRL is an Accounting company. Founded in 2017, the team focuses on Accounting and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Apex Advisor group is an Accounting company. Founded in 1988, the firm focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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Rabco Payroll is a small Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and HR Outsourcing and were founded in 2001.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBronx, NY
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Accounting company Cruz Income Tax & Payroll Services focuses on Accounting. They were founded in 2012.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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ProProject Bookkeeping is an Accounting company. The team provides Accounting, and the company is in Brooklyn, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOmaha, NE
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W E Stevens PC is an Accounting company. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company was established in 1994. Their team offers Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New Rochelle, NY
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RLN US LLP is a midsize Accounting company located in New Rochelle, New York. Their services include Accounting and Insurance Services & Brokers.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerHelenville, WI
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Uncle Sam's Accounting LLC is a Helenville, Wisconsin-based Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Petra Accounting & Bookkeeping is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company founded in 2000. The team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBirmingham, AL
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Eondatamatics is an Accounting company established in 2015. In Birmingham, Alabama, the team offers Accounting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company Accruon Consultants focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning. They are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Chaudhry CPA, a midsize Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company, is based in Los Angeles, California. The team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Owings Mills, MD
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Business Consulting and Accounting company Clearview Group was launched in 2011. The company focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting, and is midsize.
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RSN CONSULTANCY is an Accounting company. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the firm offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2018, mazeed Financial Management Platform is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company. Their team focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wembley, England
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Affinity Outsourcing , a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company, is located in Wembley, England. They specialize in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UpVue is a Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting company established in 2012. The company offers Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montreal, Canada
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Launched in 1987, Shemie CPA, a midsize Accounting and Finance Law company, is located in Montreal, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Finance Law.
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Headquartered in Yonkers, New York, AFSOHA Multiservices is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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Strategists is a Business Consulting and Accounting company established in 2024. The company focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Haynes Business Services is an Accounting company. Established in 2020, the company specializes in Accounting.
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Aura Finance Inc. Is an Accounting and Funding & Investment company. They were established in 2013, and their services include Accounting and Funding & Investment.
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See all 2 projectsWhat We Do At Accusphere Finance, we specialize in building and correcting QuickBooks systems for early-stage startups and online businesses. The focus is not general bookkeeping, but restoring
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bournemouth, England
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Evalua8 Corp Limited is a Bournemouth, England-based Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Haresh Dhaduk & Associates is an Accounting company established in 2012. The small team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Meerut, India
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Anoglobe is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Meerut, India, the team specializes in Accounting and HR Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Montevideo, Uruguay
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CPA FERRERE, a Business Consulting company, provides Business Consulting and Accounting. The agency is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay and Asunción, Paraguay.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSt. Louis, MO
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Hutter CPA, LLC is an Accounting company. The company is based in St. Louis, Missouri. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Flux Accounting is an Accounting company. The small San Diego, California-based team provides Accounting and Business Consulting. The company was launched in 2018.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Small Accounting company FirstCorr Finanical Services, LLC, is located in Temecula, California. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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The McCarthy Group is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and have small team. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Drexel Hill, PA
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Launched in 2017, CFO Business Solutions LLC is an Accounting company. The small team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Delray Beach, FL
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Data Reprise is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, the company was established in 2018. Their team specializes in Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
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Founded in 2022, Go EO Ltd, a small Accounting company, is based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Small Accounting company Lottie Saunders Bookkeeping, is headquartered in Addlestone, England. Their services include Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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Launched in 2023, RAD CONSULTANCY LLC is an Accounting company. The agency offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO), and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Green Lane, PA
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Fastlane Bookkeeping, an Accounting company, is located in Green Lane, Pennsylvania. Established in 2011, the team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Launched in 2021, Bareeha Consultancy Services is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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Cofounder CFO is an Accounting company. They are located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Their team specializes in Accounting and Fractional CFO Services.
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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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$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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$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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$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.