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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 fractional CFO services. Reviews indicate high satisfaction, emphasizing their responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to simplify complex financial tasks. A significant 100% of reviewers praise their project management skills, communication, and the tangible financial insights provided, with no notable areas for improvement identified.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Finanshels is an Accounting company. Founded in 2022, their team focuses on Accounting.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Acuity Forensic is an Accounting company launched in 2012. The small team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Services provided
See all 3 projectsWatter 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 by the
Read more$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, CanadaServices provided
See all 10 projectsZenbooks is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praise their responsiveness and knowledge in managing financial tasks, and many highlight their excellent project management and alignment with clients' needs. Clients also appreciate Zenbooks' timeliness, professionalism, and value for cost.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is an accounting services firm offering comprehensive solutions such as bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and financial advisory. The reviews highlight their consistent, reliable service delivery and clear communication, with 100% of reviewers emphasizing timely compliance with statutory deadlines and effective project management. Clients appreciate their focus on providing actionable financial insights and proactive tax planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shumen, Bulgaria
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Er Er Consulting is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dartmouth, Canada
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See all 1 projectsKinden Accounting & Advisory is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial planning advice, and financial system creation utilizing QuickBooks, Dext, and Plooto. According to the reviews, 100% of clients express satisfaction with their organized and accurate financial reporting, seamless system adaptation, and responsive communication, making them highly recommended for small- to medium-sized businesses.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Harrow, England
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Dns accountants is an Accounting company launched in 2005. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting and is based in Harrow, England and Soho, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barnsley, England
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Bookkeepers Direct is a small Accounting company founded in 2011. Their team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sheffield, England
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Accounting company Hawsons Chartered Accountants was launched in 1854. The midsize team offers Accounting.
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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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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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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ringwood, Australia
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Mizael Partners is an Accounting company. They are in Ringwood, Australia, and their services include Accounting.
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See all 1 projectsLedger Works provides comprehensive services in bookkeeping and accounting, helping clients like Brisbane Plumbing and Drainage streamline financial processes and eliminate backlogs. The reviews highlight their professionalism, positive energy, and value for cost, with no noted areas for improvement, making them a reliable partner for ongoing financial management tasks.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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MFhills is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and are based in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India.
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AccNet Solutions is a London, England-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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See all 1 projectsTaxCare Accountants provides comprehensive accounting services, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, VAT registration, and ensuring HMRC compliance. The reviews highlight their cost-effective solutions, efficient use of QuickBooks, and impressive cloud-based accessibility. Clients appreciate their prompt communication and the significant time savings achieved through their services, deeming them a reliable partner for financial reporting and overall accounting needs.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Midsize Accounting company Vasquez & Company, is located in Los Angeles, California and Sacramento, California. The team offers Accounting.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Accounting company Bernhoeft is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. They specialize in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Jordan, UT
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See all 1 projectsUtah Real Estate Accountants provides comprehensive Accounting services, including Tax Preparation, for clients in various sectors. The reviews highlight their professionalism, accuracy, and supportive nature, with clients particularly appreciating the long-term reliability and seamless execution of tasks. Their ability to consistently deliver precise results without the need for revisions sets them apart in the industry.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Docklands, Australia
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Midsize Accounting company Accounts NextGen, is headquartered in Docklands, Australia. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Accountimize is an Accounting company. Their midsize team of employees is based in Toronto, Canada. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chester, England
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Phillips & Co Accountants - Accountants Chester is a Chester, England-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsJones, Schiller & Littman is a forensic accounting firm specializing in financial analysis and auditing services. The reviews indicate a lack of successful outcomes, with consistent feedback about poor communication and incomplete financial reporting. Notably, 100% of the reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with their services, highlighting issues like ineffective workflow, unmet expectations, and inadequate handling of financial documentation.
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MWJ Consultancy, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Lindenhurst, New York. They provide Accounting and were launched in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Calgary, Canada
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Launched in 1952, FBC Farm and Small Business Tax Consultants is an Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Richardson, TX
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See all 2 projectsGnesist LLC is an accounting firm offering services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. The company is praised for affordability, timely delivery, and responsiveness, with 100% of reviewers expressing satisfaction. Key strengths include personalized service and effective use of technology in client interactions. Overall, Gnesist LLC receives highly positive feedback for its comprehensive accounting services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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IFC - Intelligent Finance Consultants is an Accounting company. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team focuses on Accounting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Feltham, England
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Regal Accountants is an Accounting company. Located in Feltham, England, their small team specializes in Accounting. The firm was established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49T'bilisi, Georgia
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FAS Group, an Accounting company, was founded in 2018. The small team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Markham, Canada
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Launched in 2010, Jiong Gao Professional Corporation, a small Accounting company, is headquartered in Markham, Canada. Their services include Accounting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Perth, Australia
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EDANBROOK CONSULTANCY SERVICES is an Accounting company. Their midsize team of employees is based in Perth, Australia. Their team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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Accounting company Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP is located in Austin, Texas. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting and were established in 1991.
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The Bottom Line, Bookkeeping Services LLC is an Accounting company. The Denver, Colorado-based team offers Accounting.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Melbourne, Australia
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In Melbourne, Australia and Brisbane City, Australia, Visory is an Accounting company. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Established in 1984, CA4IT is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Clara, CA
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Founded in 2003, Silicon Valley Accounting Solutions is a small Accounting company in Santa Clara, California. Their team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Founded in 2000, Steward Ingram & Cooper PLLC is a small Accounting company. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Odyssey Resources, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company, was launched in 1998. The agency focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Hurdlr, a small Accounting company, is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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See all 1 projectsFrank J. Kalenda, CPA is an accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, financial statement preparation, and bookkeeping. While they are praised for their thorough and precise work, issues with timeliness, particularly a missed tax filing resulting in fines, led to negative feedback. Seventy-five percent of the feedback highlights their precision, whereas 25% criticize their punctuality.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Maple Grove, MN
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Global Tax Network is a midsize Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and were launched in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Karnani & Co., an Accounting company, focus on Accounting. They were established in 1990.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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Accounting Prose is an Accounting company. They were established in 2010 and focus on Accounting and HR Outsourcing.
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See all 1 projectsDigitech is a digital agency specializing in web design, content writing, and SEO services. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver clean, informative websites with effective SEO, resulting in increased traffic and leads. The company is praised for its project management, communication skills, and knowledgeable, personable team, with 100% positive feedback on their impact and professionalism.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsSetindiabiz is a company providing company registration and CA support services. Feedback indicates a mixed experience, with some clients noting partial success but also significant areas for improvement, particularly in workflow effectiveness. Approximately 100% of the feedback highlights dissatisfaction with the service, suggesting the need for enhancement in client support and overall service delivery.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Frederick, MD
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See all 1 projectsHildebrand, Limparis & Associates, CPAs, PC is a professional accounting firm specializing in Tax Preparation, Financial Advisory, and Tax Filing services. With a 15-year ongoing partnership, 100% of reviewers highlight their extensive tax knowledge and consulting expertise, although some mention a need for improved responsiveness and technological integration. Overall, they are commended for ensuring compliance and optimizing business operations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Canton, MI
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Schultz & Associates, CPA is an Accounting company established in 1992. The team provides Accounting and is headquartered in Canton, Michigan.
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Accounting company White Raven Accounting & Bookkeeping was launched in 2021. The team offers Accounting and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kent Town, Australia
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Located in Kent Town, Australia, Clarke & Brownrigg Chartered Accountants is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and were founded in 1998.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Walter & Shuffain is a small Boston, Massachusetts-based Accounting company. The team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Shilo Audit Finance is an Accounting company. Established in 2009, the firm is located in București, Romania. Their team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Verity CPAs is an Accounting company. They are located in Honolulu, Hawaii and Waimea, Hawaii and have small team of experts. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Tucson, AZ
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BeachFleischman PLLC is an Accounting company. Founded in 1990, the team provides Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Aberdeen, Scotland
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Established in 1990, AAB is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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List of the Best Accounting Companies
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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+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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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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$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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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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33.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Accounting60% Other
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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.