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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Durham, NC
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Heyward CPA is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the firm focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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SBS And Company LLP is an Accounting company. Their midsize team is in Hyderabad, India and Sri City, India. Their services include Accounting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dover, DE
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Velan-Bookkeeping Services is a midsize Dover, Delaware-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Spokane, WA
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Anastasi, Moore & Martin PLLC is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, the agency specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phillip, Australia
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Accounting company Business Boost Centre is located in Phillip, Australia. They specialize in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Evesham, NJ
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Baratz & Associates, PA is an Accounting company. Launched in 1982, the firm is based in Evesham, New Jersey and Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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Founded in 2003, The Adjuvancy is a small Accounting company in Alexandria, Virginia. Their team 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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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Detroit, MI
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Launched in 1941, GJC CPAs & Advisors (George Johnson & Company) is a small Accounting company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Allen, TX
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Apexvision Tax and Accounting Solutions, a small Accounting company, is in Allen, Texas. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Québec, Canada
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Crescendo CPA inc. Is an Accounting company founded in 2007. Located in Québec, Canada, the team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roseville, CA
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Chaney&Associates is an Accounting company. Their small team is based in Roseville, California. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Şişli, Türkiye
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Accounting company Cerebra CPAs & Advisors was founded in 2009. The team offers Accounting and is headquartered in Şişli, Türkiye.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milton Keynes, England
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Accounting company Cloudco Accountancy Group Ltd. Is located in Milton Keynes, England. They specialize in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 2016, UK Property Accountants is an Accounting company. The firm offers Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reading, England
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Small Accounting company Melanie Curtis Accountants, is headquartered in Reading, England. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leeds, England
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Ascentis Accountants LLP is a small Accounting company established in 2000. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leeds, England
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Aysgarth Chartered Accountants is an Accounting company. They were founded in 2012 and specialize in Accounting.
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Traynor Accounting is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Cumbernauld, Scotland and Glasgow, Scotland, the team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Naperville, IL
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Quality Back Office is a midsize Accounting company launched in 2011. Their team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Singapore, Singapore
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Accounting company MBG Corporate Services specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They are located in Singapore, Singapore and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wallasey, England
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Accounting company Suretax was launched in 2018. The agency provides Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Ledgerbench is an Accounting company in Gurugram, India. They offer Accounting and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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Founded in 1990, ANG CPA Professional Corporation is an Accounting company. The company provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Grinnell, IA
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Established in 2011, BakerStarrett, LLP is a small Grinnell, Iowa-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Startupefilings is an Accounting company. The midsize Noida, India-based team focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). The company was founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minato-ku, Japan
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HLS Global Co., Ltd is an Accounting company. Their midsize team is in Minato-ku, Japan. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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In Orlando, Florida, Dan Gallogly CPA, CFF - FairValue Advisors is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting.
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Expat Tax CPA's is an Accounting company. They are based in and have small team. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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ORBA Cloud CFO is an Accounting company in Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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G+F Business & Financial Consulting LLC is an Accounting company. The West Palm Beach, Florida-based company was established in 2016. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Launched in 1967, Price Kong CPAs, Consultants is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Whin Global LLC is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company was founded in 2018. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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Launched in 1980, Rubino & Company, Chartered is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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SA Tax Accountants is an Oldbrook, England-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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Global Accounting Corp is an Accounting company. The Bengaluru, India-based company focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Jitendra Chartered Accountants - Auditing & Accounting Firms in Dubai, UAE, an Accounting company, was founded in 2001. The company focuses on Accounting, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9The Woodlands, TX
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L&Y Tax Advisors is an Accounting company. The small The Woodlands, Texas-based team provides Accounting. The agency was founded in 2010.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Charlotte, NC
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Launched in 2010, Hobart Financial Group is an Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the team provides Accounting and Financial Advising &
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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QuickBooks Data Migration is an Accounting company headquartered in New York, New York. The team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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Launched in 2015, Tax Cutter is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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Small Accounting company Pure Terminal, is located in Sugar Land, Texas. The team offers Accounting.
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Accounting company SAL Accounting is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and Mississauga, Canada. The team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Chennai, India
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Hinote is an Accounting company. They are in Chennai, India and have midsize team. They focus on Accounting and HR Outsourcing.
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Timpaine is a midsize Accounting company. Established in 2014, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Toronto, Canada
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Founded in 1996, MB Accounting is an Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Reston, VA
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ChainwiseCPA is an Accounting company. Located in Reston, Virginia, the firm was founded in 2020. Their team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Accounting company Lee & Hew is based in Singapore, Singapore. Launched in 1997, the team focuses on Accounting.
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Raines & Fischer, LLP is an Accounting company. Established in 1984, the team specializes in Accounting. The firm is based in New York, New York.
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In Lyons, Illinois, Del Real Tax Group Inc is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2018, Minding My Books is a small Accounting company based in Cheboygan, Michigan. Their team offers 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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32.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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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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$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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$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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$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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31.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 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
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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33.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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.