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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 28 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting firm specializing in services including bookkeeping, tax preparation, audit services, financial reporting, and business auditing. The reviews indicate a strong reputation for professionalism, responsiveness, and tailored solutions, with 100% of feedback being positive. Clients frequently praise the firm's attention to detail and ability to exceed expectations, with notable mentions of efficient tax filing and proactive financial advisory.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 10 projectsCoCountant is an accounting services company offering expertise in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and tax filing, with a strong focus on providing tailored solutions. The reviews reflect a 100% positive sentiment, praising CoCountant’s responsiveness, reliability, and controller-level oversight. Approximately 50% of the reviews highlighted their ability to streamline processes and improve financial visibility through accurate, audit-ready reporting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Hauppauge, NY
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Established in 1996, Fuoco Group is a midsize Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Wakefield, MA
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Tonneson + co is an Accounting company. They were launched in 1975, and their services include Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 18 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.
$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 - 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Midsize Accounting company NSBN, is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Accounting company CNM LLP is in Los Angeles, California and Irvine, California. Launched in 2003, the team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Fernando, Philippines
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Accounting company Scrubbed offers Accounting. They are in San Francisco, California and San Fernando, Philippines.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ithaca, NY
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Launched in 1976, Sciarabba Walker & Co. Is a midsize Ithaca, New York-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Adelman Katz & Mond is a small New York, New York-based Accounting company. The team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamServices provided
See all 5 projectsInnovature Consulting Company Limited offers services in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, and outbound calling. Reviews highlight their responsiveness, adaptability, and effective communication. Clients appreciate their ability to manage accounting tasks and meet deadlines, noting a good cultural fit and budget-friendly pricing.
$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TXServices provided
See all 10 projectsPacific Accounting & Business Services specializes in comprehensive accounting services, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and financial analysis. They are highly regarded, with 100% of reviews highlighting their timely delivery and excellent communication. Clients commend their efficiency and high-level attention to detail, with 83% noting their good value for cost and adaptability to client needs.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Janover is an Accounting company located in New York, New York and Garden City, New York. Established in 1938, the team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hicksville, NY
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Castellano, Korenberg and Co. Is an Accounting company. The Hicksville, New York-based firm focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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In Boston, Massachusetts and Braintree, Massachusetts, Kevin P. Martin & Associates is a midsize Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Waltham, MA
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Small Accounting company Katz, Nannis + Solomon, is in Waltham, Massachusetts. The team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brookline, MA
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Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and is located in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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Lucas, Horsfall, Murphy & Pindroh, a small Accounting company, is in Pasadena, California. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Located in San Francisco, California and San Jose, California, Hood & Strong is an Accounting company. The team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Shea Labagh Dobberstein is a midsize San Francisco, California-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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Based in San Antonio, Texas and Boerne, Texas, ADKF is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting and were launched in 1991.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Auckland, New Zealand
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Haven - Accountants, Financial Advisers is a midsize Auckland, New Zealand-based Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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SD Mayer & Associates LLP is a small Accounting company founded in 2012. Their team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Chennai, India
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Lapiz Digital Services is a Commercial Property Management company. The team is located in Chennai, India, and their services include Commercial Property Management and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Greater Noida, India
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Accounting company AcoBloom International is located in Greater Noida, India and Delhi, India. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Des Moines, IA
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McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C. Is an Accounting company. Established in 1946, the agency is based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newtown, Australia
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Davidsons is a midsize Newtown, Australia-based Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Richmond, Australia
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Wilson Pateras is a midsize Richmond, Australia-based Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Abbotsford, Australia
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Midsize Accounting company Kearney Group, is in Abbotsford, Australia. The team focuses on Accounting.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249
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Initor Global is a midsize Accounting company. Established in 2006, the team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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In Wilmington, Delaware, Wheeler Wolfenden and Dwares, CPAs is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montgomery, AL
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Jackson Thornton, an Accounting company, is in Montgomery, Alabama and Opelika, Alabama. The team offers Accounting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Metairie, LA
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LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors is a midsize Accounting company launched in 1946. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chippendale, Australia
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Australia Wide Tax Solutions is an Accounting company. Established in 2009, the firm provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kensington, Australia
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Reliable Bookkeeping Services is a Kensington, Australia-based Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and were launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plantation, FL
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Fiske & Company, an Accounting company, was launched in 1972. The company provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Accounting company UBL Auditing company in Dubai was founded in 2016. The firm focuses on Accounting, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Mark S. Gottlieb, CPA PC is an Accounting company headquartered in New York, New York. They focus on Accounting and were founded in 1989.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pittsburgh, PA
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Accounting company Urish Popeck & Co., LLC is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and State College, Pennsylvania. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bethesda, MD
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CBM Accounting is an Accounting company based in Bethesda, Maryland and Washington, District of Columbia. Launched in 1924, the team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Vancouver, Canada
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Small Accounting company LedgersOnline Inc, is headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Poznań, Poland
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Founded in 2005, TPA Horwath is an Accounting company. The midsize team focuses on Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Presti & Naegele is an Accounting company. The New York, New York-based team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Latham, NY
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Marvin and Company, P.C., an Accounting company, was founded in 1923. The midsize team focuses on Accounting.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 1963, Stern Cohen LLP is a midsize Toronto, Canada-based Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Midsize Accounting company Dewan P N Chopra & Co., is located in New Delhi, India. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rochester, NY
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Davie Kaplan, CPA, P.C. Is an Accounting company. They were launched in 1934 and offer Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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CLA Global TS Holdings Pte Ltd is an Accounting company. Established in 1993, their team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Reed Tinsley, CPA, an Accounting company, was established in 2018. The team focuses on Accounting and is located in Houston, Texas.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mission Viejo, CA
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Launched in 2017, GetATaxLawyer.com is a midsize Mission Viejo, California-based Accounting company. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Heston & Heston is an Accounting company headquartered in Irvine, California and Riverside, California. They offer Accounting and were launched in 1981.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Blair Athol, Australia
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Tax Consultant Bookkeeping and Taxation is an Accounting company. The team is located in Blair Athol, Australia, and their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999São Paulo, Brazil
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Accounting company Solutta focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They were launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ventura, CA
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Ten Key Accounting Solutions, LLC, an Accounting company, was launched in 2018. The firm specializes in Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prague, Czech Republic
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Www.BALANS.CZ s.r.o. Is an Accounting company. Their team is located in Prague, Czech Republic and offers Accounting.
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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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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+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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30.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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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 - $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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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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36.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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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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33.8/40.019.4/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Top Accountants and Accounting Firms
An accounting firm manages and analyzes a business’s financial activities. Core responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, filing taxes, and advising on cash flow and compliance. Many firms also offer strategic insights such as budgeting, forecasting, and risk management to help leadership make informed decisions. In short, accountants translate numbers into actionable business intelligence.
Typical offerings include:
- Bookkeeping & general ledger maintenance
- Payroll processing and payroll tax filings
- Tax preparation, planning, and advisory
- Audit and assurance (internal or external)
- Financial reporting under GAAP or IFRS
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CFO or controller outsourcing
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Specialized niches—estate planning, fiduciary accounting, or ERP system implementation Firms often bundle these services into customizable packages, letting you scale support as your organization grows.
Pricing depends on location, complexity, and scope:
- Basic monthly bookkeeping: $500–$2,000
- Full-service accounting (bookkeeping + payroll + tax): $2,000–$10,000 per month
- Annual audit for SMBs: $10,000–$50,000
- Hourly consulting: $100–$300+
Rates rise for Big Four–level audits, multi-entity consolidations, or highly regulated industries. Always request detailed proposals outlining deliverables, hourly rates, and any one-time fees.
Start by defining your must-have services and budget. Then:
- Check Clutch reviews for verified client experiences.
- Evaluate industry expertise—manufacturing, SaaS, nonprofit, etc.
- Confirm certifications (CPA, ACCA) and regulatory compliance.
- Assess communication style and tech stack (cloud platforms, automation tools).
- Request sample reports to gauge clarity and depth.
Shortlist two or three firms and schedule discovery calls before making a final decision.
- Lack of transparency about pricing or engagement scope
- Guarantees of “huge tax refunds” without context
- No proof of professional liability insurance
- Outdated software or resistance to cloud-based tools
- Slow or unclear communication during the proposal stage
If any of these arise, keep looking.
- Which industries do you specialize in?
- Who will be my day-to-day contact, and what are their qualifications?
- How do you ensure data security and confidentiality?
- What software platforms do you use, and can you integrate with our systems?
- How do you measure success and report on KPIs?
- Can you provide references for similar engagements?
Well-prepared answers indicate a firm’s readiness to support your business.
Outsourcing gives you on-demand access to a multidisciplinary team such as tax specialists, auditors, and CFO-level advisors, often at a lower cost than maintaining full-time staff. You also gain independent oversight, reduced fraud risk, and scalable expertise as your company expands.
Bookkeepers focus on daily transaction recording and basic reconciliations. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms can perform audits, represent you before tax authorities, and provide higher-level advisory services. Growing businesses often start with bookkeeping, then engage a CPA firm for complex compliance and strategic guidance.