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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 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 32 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial advisory. Reviews highlight an impressive 100% positive feedback for their professionalism, responsiveness, and timely delivery. Notably, 88% of reviewers commend their ability to address complex financial situations and provide tailored recommendations, showcasing their expertise in financial reporting and tax filing.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 12 projectsCoCountant is an accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Reviews suggest they are highly valued for their responsiveness and accuracy, with over 90% of feedback highlighting timely and reliable service. Approximately 75% of reviewers noted their competitive pricing and effective communication, although some suggested the addition of direct phone support and enhanced data visualization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kwinana Beach, Australia
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Accounting company KPC Accounting is located in Kwinana Beach, Australia. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Subiaco, Australia
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Accounting company Sovereign Partners was launched in 2004. The agency offers Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 19 projectsindinero is an accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and CFO support. Based on the reviews, 100% of clients express satisfaction with their responsiveness and professionalism, with frequent mentions of their effective communication and tailored financial solutions. Clients commend indinero for streamlining processes and delivering timely results, with 0% reporting any need for significant improvement.
$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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Accounting company TALCOTT COMPANY is in Temecula, California. Launched in 1956, the team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ventura, CA
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Founded in 1955, Vance, Thrift and Biller LLP, CPAs is an Accounting company. Based in Ventura, California, the team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ventura, CA
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McBain Managerial Accounting is a small Ventura, California-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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Consuella's Accounting & Tax Firm/C.A.T.F., an Accounting company, was founded in 1996. The small team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ventura, CA
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Bratton, McMorrow & Associates LLP is a small Accounting company established in 1981. Their team focuses on 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.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is a comprehensive accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and financial advisory. The firm consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their reliable project management, clear communication, and timely compliance with statutory deadlines, thereby ensuring clients receive accurate financial reporting and proactive tax planning.
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See all 1 projectsAlexander Accountants, CPAs is an accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, financial reporting, and financial advisory. Reviews highlight their expertise and effective tax-saving strategies, achieving significant client savings. Clients praise their communication and accuracy, with 100% positive feedback noting their knowledge and timely project delivery.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ventura, CA
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Sunken Accountancy Corporation is an Accounting company. The Ventura, California-based team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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John & John, PLLC is a small Accounting company. Launched in 1968, the team provides Accounting.
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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ventura, CA
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Martin, Ketterling & Associates, an Accounting company, is based in Ventura, California. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lake Forest, CA
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Fleming & Co., CPAs, an Accounting company, offer Accounting. They were launched in 1988.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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O'Brien Tomchak & Company Chartered is an Accounting company founded in 1976. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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Launched in 1984, Patricia S Wells-Noble, CPA, PA is an Accounting company. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lake Forest, CA
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Conrad LLP is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Lake Forest, California and specializes in Accounting. The company was launched in 1969.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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Lauren Davis & Company is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and were established in 1996. The firm is located in South Bend, Indiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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Snarr, PLLC is an Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and are headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nampa, ID
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The Peltz Company is an Accounting company. The team is located in Nampa, Idaho, and their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Meridian, ID
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Founded in 2002, Accountserv Inc. Is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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JF Bell Group is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and are in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Twin Falls, ID
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Jack Spellerberg CPA is an Accounting company founded in 1998. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Small Accounting company Prudhomme Associates CPAs, is in Temecula, California. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sandpoint, ID
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Established in 2011, Byczek & Associates, CPA is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and is based in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boise, ID
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KC's Bookkeeping & Tax Service, an Accounting company, is in Boise, Idaho. They focus on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Clark Anderson McNelis & Co., P.A. Is an Accounting company established in 1986. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Garden City, ID
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Whittaker & Associates, Inc. Is a small Garden City, Idaho-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Vernon, NY
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Kristin Krauskopf, CPA, an Accounting company, provides Accounting. The agency is based in Mount Vernon, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sun Valley, ID
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Lallman, Felton, Peterson & Pierce, P.A, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Sun Valley, Idaho. They provide Accounting and were founded in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Accounting company Bibin and Associates, CPA, P.A. Is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. They provide Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mishawaka, IN
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Accounting company Mark A McNamee CPA Inc is in Mishawaka, Indiana. They offer Accounting and were established in 1989.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Meridian, ID
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Idaho Tax Resolution Services is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and were established in 2009. The firm is in Meridian, Idaho.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Accounting company AnchorPoint is headquartered in Boise, Idaho. They provide Accounting and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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Uncle Joe Tax Services, an Accounting company, is based in South Bend, Indiana. They offer Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Eagle, ID
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Bryan Knuff & Associates CPAs is a small Accounting company headquartered in Eagle, Idaho. Their services include Accounting.
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Jubilee Accounting and Tax Services is an Accounting company established in 2013. The agency provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Granger, IN
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Founded in 1994, Anson Scott CPA is an Accounting company. Their team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nampa, ID
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Accounting company Merrick Tax & Accounting offers Accounting. They are based in Nampa, Idaho.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Garden City, ID
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Dr. Bryce T. Bradley and Associates Certified Public Accountants, P.L.L.C. Is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting, and the firm is in Garden City, Idaho.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Established in 2011, Gutierrez & Anderson is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Meridian, ID
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Roberts Hart & Company is an Accounting company. Founded in 2005, the agency is located in Meridian, Idaho. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Twin Falls, ID
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Dennis Brown CPA is a Twin Falls, Idaho-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Olathe, KS
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Arbor Creek Tax Service LLC is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Olathe, Kansas. Their team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Amundsen & Associates Inc is a small Lake Forest, California-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Olathe, KS
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Small Accounting company James D Bell, CPA, LLC, is based in Olathe, Kansas. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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C T Tax is an Accounting company. In South Bend, Indiana, the team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Checks & Balances Solutions, a small Accounting company, is based in Lake Forest, California. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Green Bay, WI
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Allcox & Associates is an Accounting company. The company is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Olathe, KS
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Located in Olathe, Kansas, Drake CPA, P.A. Is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Established in 1982, Ong & Company is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Ronald Castor, LC is a small Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Miranda & Associates, CPAs is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Temecula, California. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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32.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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32/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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32.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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31.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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31.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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30.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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32.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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34.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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28.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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28.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience6/10 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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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sugar Land, TX
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27.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews3.7/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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33.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Accounting60% Other
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Top Accountants and Accounting Firms
An accounting firm manages and analyzes a business’s financial activities. Core responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, filing taxes, and advising on cash flow and compliance. Many firms also offer strategic insights such as budgeting, forecasting, and risk management to help leadership make informed decisions. In short, accountants translate numbers into actionable business intelligence.
Typical offerings include:
- Bookkeeping & general ledger maintenance
- Payroll processing and payroll tax filings
- Tax preparation, planning, and advisory
- Audit and assurance (internal or external)
- Financial reporting under GAAP or IFRS
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CFO or controller outsourcing
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Specialized niches—estate planning, fiduciary accounting, or ERP system implementation Firms often bundle these services into customizable packages, letting you scale support as your organization grows.
Pricing depends on location, complexity, and scope:
- Basic monthly bookkeeping: $500–$2,000
- Full-service accounting (bookkeeping + payroll + tax): $2,000–$10,000 per month
- Annual audit for SMBs: $10,000–$50,000
- Hourly consulting: $100–$300+
Rates rise for Big Four–level audits, multi-entity consolidations, or highly regulated industries. Always request detailed proposals outlining deliverables, hourly rates, and any one-time fees.
Start by defining your must-have services and budget. Then:
- Check Clutch reviews for verified client experiences.
- Evaluate industry expertise—manufacturing, SaaS, nonprofit, etc.
- Confirm certifications (CPA, ACCA) and regulatory compliance.
- Assess communication style and tech stack (cloud platforms, automation tools).
- Request sample reports to gauge clarity and depth.
Shortlist two or three firms and schedule discovery calls before making a final decision.
- Lack of transparency about pricing or engagement scope
- Guarantees of “huge tax refunds” without context
- No proof of professional liability insurance
- Outdated software or resistance to cloud-based tools
- Slow or unclear communication during the proposal stage
If any of these arise, keep looking.
- Which industries do you specialize in?
- Who will be my day-to-day contact, and what are their qualifications?
- How do you ensure data security and confidentiality?
- What software platforms do you use, and can you integrate with our systems?
- How do you measure success and report on KPIs?
- Can you provide references for similar engagements?
Well-prepared answers indicate a firm’s readiness to support your business.
Outsourcing gives you on-demand access to a multidisciplinary team such as tax specialists, auditors, and CFO-level advisors, often at a lower cost than maintaining full-time staff. You also gain independent oversight, reduced fraud risk, and scalable expertise as your company expands.
Bookkeepers focus on daily transaction recording and basic reconciliations. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms can perform audits, represent you before tax authorities, and provide higher-level advisory services. Growing businesses often start with bookkeeping, then engage a CPA firm for complex compliance and strategic guidance.