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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+< $25 / hr10 - 49Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Founded in 2023, Green Cpa is an Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. The team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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SRTIP Accelerator, a small Business Consulting and Accounting company, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Business Consulting and 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company Financial Foothold is located in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2008, the team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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Virtue Advisors is an Accounting company. The firm is located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Their team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Niteroi, Brazil
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Brasil Tax is a Niteroi, Brazil-based Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Founded in 2019, the team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company ProfitLine LLC was founded in 2013. The small team focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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Business taxes and More is an Accounting and Financial Consulting company launched in 2017. The team focuses on Accounting and Financial Consulting and is based in La Cañada Flintridge, California.
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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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Horizon Biz Consultancy, an Accounting company, was established in 2018. The agency focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Optimisers KPO is a Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting company launched in 2018. In Sydney, Australia, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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Professional Taxes Inc, a Tax Law and Accounting company, was founded in 1998. The team provides Tax Law and Accounting.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Accounting company Songjer CPA is in Taipei city, Taiwan. They offer Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Finvisors Consulting LLP is a small Accounting company established in 2020. Their team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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BLMC | R&D Tax Credit Audit Specialists is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting and is located in Fort Worth, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beaverton, OR
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CountDeFi is a Tax Law and Accounting company headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. They specialize in Tax Law and Accounting and were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Frederick, MD
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Monocacy CPAs & Associates is a small Accounting company launched in 1991. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Sydney, Australia
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Accounting company Eight nerds is headquartered in North Sydney, Australia. The team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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BIZ PARTNER is an Accounting company. The small Warszawa, Poland-based team offers Accounting and Corporate Law. The agency was founded in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Am Accountable is an Accounting company. The Hyderabad, India-based company was launched in 2011. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$100,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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Cabinet Dami & Associés is an Accounting company based in Casablanca, Morocco and Tangier, Morocco. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Tulpar Global Taxation is a small Accounting company. Founded in 2020, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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My Crypto CPA is a Blockchain and Accounting company launched in 2021. Their services include Blockchain and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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The Pro Accountants and Tax Consultants LLC, an Accounting company, is in St. Petersburg, Florida and Lahore, Pakistan. They specialize in Accounting and Business Consulting and were launched in
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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See all 1 projectsOptimar Consulting is a leading consulting & Virtual Captives solutions provider firm. As a trusted business consulting firm, Optimar collaborates with customers to advise, set up &
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Apopka, FL
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Accounting company Merritt Business Solutions was founded in 2017. The company provides Accounting and PEO/Employee Leasing, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, CAPEX Auditing is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. They offer Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting and were founded in 2012.
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Established in 2008, HC Consultancy Pte. Ltd. Is a small Singapore, Singapore-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Wichita, KS
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Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas and Great Bend, Kansas, Adams Brown is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Vyssor is an Accounting company. They were founded in 2000, and their services include Accounting and Insurance Services & Brokers.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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HR Wise llc is an Accounting company. Established in 2008, the firm focuses on Accounting and HR Consulting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Stable is an Accounting company. Founded in 2023, their team focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Taxorflow is an Ahmedabad, India-based Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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In Ahmedabad, India, AceBooks Global LLP is an Accounting company. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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MoreOfTax is an Accounting company launched in 2026. The small team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Catching Numbers Inc is a small Secaucus, New Jersey-based Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Amarlo, Inc., a small Business Consulting and Accounting company, is in. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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E&A CFO Group is an Accounting company. They are in St. Louis, Missouri. Their team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Brad Smith, CPA, LLC is an Accounting company. The company is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Elevar Acc is a small Woodbridge Township, New Jersey-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Forest Park, GA
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Established in 2019, Americ Tax is an Accounting company. Based in Forest Park, Georgia, the team specializes in Accounting and Immigration Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Swiftacc, an Accounting company, was founded in 2022. The firm provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kanpur, India
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Headquartered in Kanpur, India, Fairgood advisors LLP is a midsize Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Quezon City, Philippines
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Intelassist is an Accounting company. The company is based in Quezon City, Philippines and South San Francisco, California. Their team specializes in Accounting and Call Center Services.
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Accounting company Key Forecasts offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning. They were founded in 2006.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Yerevan, Armenia
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Established in 2008, FinTax Accounting is a midsize Accounting company in Yerevan, Armenia. Their team focuses on Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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Founded in 2024, Perfect bookkeepers and Tax Consultants Texas LLC is an Accounting company. The company focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO), and is small.
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$250,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Javnick Financial is a Gary, Indiana-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, TX
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Founded in 2019, Akuchie Accounting is an Accounting company. The small team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Atlantax Group LLC is an Accounting company established in 2013. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Founded in 2017, Elevate Business Solutions is an Accounting company. The midsize team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hollywood, FL
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H&S Accounting & Tax Services, a small Accounting company, is based in Hollywood, Florida. Their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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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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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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+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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33.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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29.7/40.015.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Accounting30% 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.