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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 38 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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Accounting with Schatz, LLC is an Accounting company. Founded in 2014, the firm is headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keyport, NJ
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Accounting company Maldjian Citta & Company, PC. Is in Keyport, New Jersey. The team focuses on 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Adeptus Partners LLC is an Accounting company. Based in New York, New York and Ocean, New Jersey, the firm was established in 1985. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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ABRANTES CONTABILIDADE is an Accounting company. The company is based in Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thargo Contabilidade is an Accounting company. Established in 1996, the team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Castillo & Company CPA LLC is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockville, MD
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Business & Financial Solutions, Inc, an Accounting company, was launched in 2000. The firm provides Accounting.
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See all 4 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Novogradac & Company LLP is an Accounting company. The agency is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Small Accounting company Dufek & Company, LLC, is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Miguel, Peru
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Estudio Contable Villa Muzio & Asociados is an Accounting company. They are based in San Miguel, Peru. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burlington, NJ
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TCPA- Certified Public Accountants is a small Accounting company located in Burlington, New Jersey. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Kimmet & Associates, Inc. Is a small Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Rock, NJ
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Michele Theuerkauf, CPA LLC is a small Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and were founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lakewood, NJ
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Gershon Biegeleisen & Co. CPA's is an Accounting company established in 2001. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toms River, NJ
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John P. Wauters and Company, LLC is a small Accounting company located in Toms River, New Jersey. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Peterborough, Canada
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Cody & James CPAs Professional Corporation is an Accounting company. The Peterborough, Canada-based team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Small Accounting company Electro Accounting, is in Toronto, Canada. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oakville, Canada
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CPC Accounting Oakville is a small Oakville, Canada-based Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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Located in Vaughan, Canada, Maroof HS is a small Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quinte West, Canada
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Small Accounting company Frank Weyer, CPA, is based in Quinte West, Canada. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Cooper & Company is a small Accounting company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Located in Toronto, Canada, Claudia Ku CPA is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milton, Canada
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Larry Stolberg CPA is an Accounting company. They are based in Milton, Canada and have small team. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brampton, Canada
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Bob Chatha CPA is a small Accounting company located in Brampton, Canada. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Windsor, Canada
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Established in 2013, Hawkins & Co. Accounting is an Accounting company. The firm offers Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Accounting company ConnectCPA LLP was launched in 2014. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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RMP Professional Services, a small Accounting company, is in Vaughan, Canada. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barrie, Canada
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Accounting company Michael Kostrich CPA is based in Barrie, Canada. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Anjay Accountax is a small Accounting company located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hamilton, Canada
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Headquartered in Hamilton, Canada, LGC Smithers, Inc. Is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Joyko Tax and Accounting is an Accounting company. Their small team is in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montclair, CA
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Accounting company Source One Tax Consultants is in Montclair, California. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Claremont, CA
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Topete & Associates CPAs is an Accounting company. Their team is in Claremont, California and focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Menlo Park, CA
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Accounting company Redmond Accounting Inc was founded in 2005. The firm provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Redwood City, CA
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G.T. KELLY & COMPANY is an Accounting company. Established in 2006, the company is headquartered in Redwood City, California. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Accounting company WeCont was established in 2019. The company focuses on Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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PV Assessoria Contábil is a small Accounting company in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Opes Consultoria Financeira e Contábil is an Accounting company. They were launched in 2015 and provide Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dimension Office Park - Barra da Tijuca, Brazil
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Sima Contábil, a small Accounting company, is based in Dimension Office Park - Barra da Tijuca, Brazil. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Mateo, CA
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Accounting company Key Financial Solutions was launched in 2010. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain
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Headquartered in Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain, Corral & Alcaraz is a small Accounting company. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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L.A Contabilidade is an Accounting company launched in 1970. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Longview, TX
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Perry D Reed & Co is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and were established in 1987. The firm is based in Longview, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Northfield, NJ
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Established in 1935, Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi, P.A. Is an Accounting company. Their team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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Polaris Tax and Business Services is an Accounting company. Their small team is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee and focuses on Accounting. The agency was established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Redwood City, CA
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Launched in 1967, LEDWITH, HOUGHTON & CO., CPAs is a small Accounting company based in Redwood City, California. Their team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Soddy-Daisy, TN
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Anchor Tax Service is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zapopan, Mexico
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CONTALITE is a small Accounting company. They offer Accounting and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Steele Jones CPA is an Accounting company. Their small team is in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Newlin & Associates, a small Accounting company, is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their services include Accounting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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31.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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32.1/40.018/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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30.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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30.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 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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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 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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31.7/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrow, HA1 1PD, England
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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27.8/40.013.4/20 Reviews5.7/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 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
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33.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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27.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 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.