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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Harrison, NY
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A. Uzzo & Company is an Accounting company. They are based in Harrison, New York and have small team. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hingham, MA
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Located in Hingham, Massachusetts, Morgan & Morgan is an Accounting company. Launched in 1917, the team provides 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Woburn, MA
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Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts and Quincy, Massachusetts, E. J. Callahan & Associates is an Accounting company. Launched in 2013, the team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Russell, Brier & Co. Is an Accounting company launched in 1932. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Ryter & Company, an Accounting company, was launched in 1995. The company provides Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Northbrook, IL
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Brown CPA Group is a small Accounting company located in Northbrook, Illinois. The team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Morrison & Morrison, a small Accounting company, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The team specializes in 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Schuman, Simon & Grodecki, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They provide Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Small Accounting company Eilts & Associates, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Tanner Mainstain Glynn & Johnson is a midsize Los Angeles, California-based Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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TemoArjani is an Accounting company established in 1987. Their team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Frankel & Reichman & Rizzo is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Kirsch Kohn & Bridge, an Accounting company, was launched in 1961. The company offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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BNG Accountancy is a small Accounting company located in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kelowna, Canada
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Chun & Company is an Accounting company in Kelowna, Canada. Established in 1994, the team specializes in Accounting.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2007, Liebert & Associates CPA, a small Accounting company, is located in New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Garden City, NY
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Nazaire & Co., an Accounting company, is in Garden City, New York and New York, New York. They focus on Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lynbrook, NY
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Wolfsohn Accounting Services is an Accounting company. They are in Lynbrook, New York and New York, New York, and their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Launched in 1984, Accounting & Compliance International is an Accounting company. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Israeloff, Trattner & Co., an Accounting company, is in New York, New York and Garden City, New York. The team specializes in Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Carle Place, NY
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Accounting company JT Shulman & Company is headquartered in Carle Place, New York. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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David Weise and Associates is an Accounting company. Founded in 1999, the team specializes in Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Established in 1980, RJI CPAs, a small Accounting company, is headquartered in Irvine, California. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Small Accounting company Silverman, Krantz & Porter, is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Montage Services is an Accounting company. Based in San Francisco, California, their small team specializes in Accounting. The agency was launched in 2003.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Zhou Agency is an Accounting company located in Chicago, Illinois. They focus on Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Launched in 1982, Moshe Klein & Associates is a small Accounting company. Their team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Sierra Forensic Group is a small Accounting company in Chicago, Illinois and Miami, Florida. The team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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John R. Waters & Company is an Accounting company launched in 1971. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the team offers Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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Accounting company VentureCount specializes in Accounting. They are located in Washington, District of Columbia and San Jose, California.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Baker DMM is an Accounting company. Their small team of employees is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Balog + Tamburri is an Accounting company. Their small team is in Atlanta, Georgia and St. Augustine, Florida. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plano, TX
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Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Beckley CPA is an Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and were founded in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Pinpointe Accounting Services, PC is an Accounting company. Their small team of employees is in Tucson, Arizona. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2016, Alya Almarzooqi Auditing is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Evas International is a small Accounting company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Bengaluru, India
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Midsize Accounting company Prolific HR Consultant India Ltd., is in Bengaluru, India. The team provides Accounting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bondi Junction, Australia
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Founded in 2016, Evolution Cloud Accounting is an Accounting company. Their team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Westside Tax Service, LLC is an Accounting company. Founded in 2014, the team offers Accounting. The company is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boulder, CO
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Launched in 2004, Richtr Financial Studio is a small Accounting company. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manassas, VA
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Frye & Company, CPAs is a small Accounting company. They provide Accounting and were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wayzata, MN
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Accounting company Lee Financial Group specializes in Accounting. They are based in Wayzata, Minnesota.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Accounting company Pattar & Co. CPA, Inc. Is in Indianapolis, Indiana and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Established in 1996, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montgomery, AL
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Associated CPAs is an Accounting company founded in 1979. The company provides Accounting and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salem, OR
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Brenner & Co. Is an Accounting company established in 1946. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting and is in Salem, Oregon.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dyer, IN
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Accounting company Gineris & Associates is headquartered in Dyer, Indiana. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenwood, MS
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Taylor Powell Wilson & Hartford, P. A., an Accounting company, was launched in 1917. The firm specializes in Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Siegel and Company PC, an Accounting company, was launched in 2013. The firm focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Accounting company Fisher, P.A. A CPA Firm was established in 2014. The team provides Accounting and is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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DK Partners, PC is a small Accounting company in. Their services include Accounting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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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$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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$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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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.