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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NYServices provided
See all 31 projects1-800Accountant is a professional firm specializing in accounting services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients praised their responsiveness, with 75% noting their friendliness and on-time delivery. Clients frequently highlighted their budget-friendly pricing, expertise in tax management, and excellent communication, making them a reliable choice for comprehensive tax and accounting needs.
Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NYServices provided
See all 33 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial advisory. Reviews highlight an impressive 100% positive feedback for their professionalism, responsiveness, and timely delivery. Notably, 88% of reviewers commend their ability to address complex financial situations and provide tailored recommendations, showcasing their expertise in financial reporting and tax filing.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 12 projectsCoCountant is an accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Reviews suggest they are highly valued for their responsiveness and accuracy, with over 90% of feedback highlighting timely and reliable service. Approximately 75% of reviewers noted their competitive pricing and effective communication, although some suggested the addition of direct phone support and enhanced data visualization.
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CSC Accountants is a Business Consulting and Accounting company. Their midsize team is based in Bundall, Australia and offers Business Consulting and Accounting. The firm was launched in 2025.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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Founded in 2019, Myfinser is a Business Consulting and Accounting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 20 projectsindinero is a comprehensive accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and fractional CFO support. Reviews consistently highlight their effective communication, responsiveness, and ability to streamline financial processes, with 100% of clients expressing satisfaction with their services. Clients appreciate their expertise in handling complex accounting needs across various industries, notably simplifying financial management for growing businesses.
$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Services provided
See all 3 projects<p>Watter 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
Read more$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, CanadaServices provided
See all 10 projectsZenbooks is a professional accounting services firm offering comprehensive solutions, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and CFO services. Across various reviews, 100% of clients commend Zenbooks for their timeliness, responsiveness, and knowledgeable staff, though 20% suggest improvements in project visibility and customized pricing. Clients consistently highlight Zenbooks' commitment to understanding their business goals and providing personalized, high-quality service.
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Small Accounting company Donald Amon Bookkeeping, is headquartered in Toledo, Washington. The team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Books By Jenn is a Woodland, California-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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Forvis Mazars LLP, a Business Consulting company, specialize in Business Consulting and Market Research. They were launched in 2007.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerChicago, IL
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AccLyf, LLC is an Accounting company launched in 2025. The team focuses on Accounting.
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Launched in 2025, Bay Tide Cloud Bookkeeping is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and is located in Moncton, Canada.
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 2 projectsTalent Formula is an accounting services firm that specializes in talent acquisition and management for industry-specific needs, including financial analysts and accountants. They have been praised for their efficient recruitment process and cultural alignment, contributing to a 100% positive feedback rate for their support in business growth and team integration.
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See all 3 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.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is a comprehensive accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and financial advisory. The firm consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their reliable project management, clear communication, and timely compliance with statutory deadlines, thereby ensuring clients receive accurate financial reporting and proactive tax planning.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerEugene, OR
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Accounting company Wolfer CPA, LLC was established in 2025. The team specializes in Accounting.
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Simple Books Bookkeeping, an Accounting company, is in North Port, Florida. Launched in 2025, the team provides Accounting.
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See all 1 projectsAlexander Accountants, CPAs is an accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, financial reporting, and financial advisory. Reviews highlight their expertise and effective tax-saving strategies, achieving significant client savings. Clients praise their communication and accuracy, with 100% positive feedback noting their knowledge and timely project delivery.
$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NHServices provided
See all 22 projectsAppletree Business Services is a comprehensive accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and financial analysis. Across all reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism and responsiveness, with particular emphasis on the cohesive team dynamic and personalized financial advisory. Many clients also appreciate their ability to handle transitions smoothly, ensuring financial clarity and efficiency.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLeeds, England
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NUMERATE ACCOUNTANTS, an Accounting company, was founded in 2021. They specializes in Accounting.
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Cents of Wyoming is an Accounting company based in Laramie, Wyoming. Established in 2025, the team specializes in Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Founded in 2025, DiFont Bookkeeping LLC is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerKirkland Lake, Canada
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Founded in 2023, Hodgins Bookkeeping is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Accounting and Engineering company Fine Punch Fab Pvt Ltd specializes in Accounting and Engineering. They are based in Bengaluru, India.
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Established in 2008, LA Tax & Business Services is a midsize Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBrisbane City, Australia
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Advancr Pty Ltd is an Accounting company launched in 2025. Their services include Accounting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerRawalpindi, Pakistan
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Accounting company CloudExcel Bookkeeping is based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Launched in 2025, the team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBoston, MA
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Vero Bookkeeping & Tax is an Accounting company. Established in 2026, their team offers Accounting.
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Founded in 2022, Aced Accounting is a small Accounting company. Their team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wanstead, London, England
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THP Chartered Accountants is a small Wanstead, London, England-based Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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First Wealth is an Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company founded in 2009. In London, England, the team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Everett, WA
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Quick BetterBooks is an Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Launched in 2014, their team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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GoForma is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and are in London, England.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Cloudwalks Hosting INC is an IT managed services and Accounting company. The agency is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include IT managed services and Accounting.
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My Tax Filer, a Business Consulting and Accounting company, was established in 2020. The agency offers Business Consulting and Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mira Bhayandar, India
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HR Consulting company Sharp HRD Services is headquartered in Mira Bhayandar, India. Established in 2000, the team offers HR Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Launched in 2018, Books and Balances Inc, a midsize Financial Consulting company, is based in Houston, Texas. Their services include Financial Consulting and Accounting.
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Located in Edinburgh , Scotland, Crunchers Accountants is an Accounting company. Launched in 2006, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Traralgon, Australia
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DJ Grigg Financial is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Traralgon, Australia and focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting. The firm was launched in 1965.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Barangaroo, Australia
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Founded in 2014, KG Business Management PTY LTD is an Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Founded in 2018, AccounTax Zone Limited is a small Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting and Tax Law.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Union, NJ
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Accounting company KelliWorks Accounting Firm is based in Union, New Jersey. The team focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Small Accounting company Just Ask Sam, is in Collingwood, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Waverley, Australia
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Elephant Advisory is a small Accounting company based in Mount Waverley, Australia and Port Melbourne, Australia. The team focuses on Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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Numbers Count is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Branding and were launched in 1997.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Hornbeam Labs Inc. Is an Accounting company. Established in 2022, the team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9
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Valoria Tax is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the team offers Accounting and Tax Law.
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Hassanzay Accounting and Audit Solution is an Accounting company. The Kabul, Afghanistan-based agency was established in 2022. Their team focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2020, Aabi Chartered Accountants is an Accounting and Business Consulting company. The agency focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Founded in 2017, Skytale Group is a Commercial Financing company. The agency offers Commercial Financing and Accounting, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Parramatta, Australia
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Launched in 2019, JD Scott and Co is a small Accounting and Tax Law company headquartered in Parramatta, Australia. Their team offers Accounting and Tax Law.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Founder's CPA is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49La Crosse, WI
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Advisors Management Group, an Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company, is in La Crosse, Wisconsin and La Crosse, Wisconsin. The team provides Accounting and Financial Advising &
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Launched in 2020, Tax Helper is a small Accounting and Tax Law company based in San Jose, California. Their team focuses on Accounting and Tax Law.
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Accounting company CryptoTaxAudit was launched in 2018. The company focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Private Wolf is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Business Consulting and Accounting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Accounting company CAAQ Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. Was founded in 2021. The small team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Founded in 2017, HMS USA LLC Medical Billing Company is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting and is in Floral Park, New York.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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ZBS Business Solutions is an Accounting company founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Accounting and Web Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Otterz, Inc. Is an Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO), and the firm is based in New York, New York.
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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31.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 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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36.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sugar Land, TX
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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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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.