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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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ProAxis Tax & Accounting Services, an Accounting company, was founded in 2026. The team offers Accounting and is located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
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J. Lynn Services is a small Accounting company based in Ennis, Texas. Their services include 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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Kinshiro is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and is based in Bangalore, India.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Taxifi is an Accounting company. The Ottawa, Canada-based team specializes in Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Pembroke Pines, FL
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LedgeScale Financials is an Accounting company founded in 2025. The team specializes in Accounting and is headquartered in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
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GoStride Accounting Services, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They focus on Accounting and were established in 2026.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Parramatta, Australia
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Sanath Accounting, an Accounting company, was established in 2024. The team offers Accounting and is headquartered in Parramatta, Australia.
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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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Berry & Associates is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+Toronto, Canada
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Deloitte is a large Business Consulting company based in Toronto, Canada and New York, New York. Their services include Business Consulting and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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See all 1 projectsJLC Auditors & Advisors es una firma líder en Colombia que ofrece servicios de asesoría y outsourcing contable, especializados en la gestión de contabilidad, impuestos, nómina y actividades
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Located in , semilimes is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Laurel, MD
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ACR Accounting & Consulting Resources is a small Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting and were established in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dover, DE
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Accounting company Faw Casson focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting. They were launched in 1944.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brookfield, WI
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The VanderBloemen Group, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin and Juneau, Wisconsin. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Accounting company SM Joshi Chartered Accountants was launched in 1993. The team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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CFO Rick Inc. Is a small San Francisco, California-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Lodestar Taxes is a small Accounting company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hockley Heath, England
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Star Sterling Outsource is an Accounting company founded in 2015. The company focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Jordensky is an Accounting company. Their small team of employees is located in Mumbai, India. Their team provides Accounting and Tax Law.
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Accounting company Finust offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They are headquartered in Ahmedabad, India.
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Accounting company Experlu focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They were established in 2019.
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Jones CPA Group LLC, an Accounting company, offer Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Stirling, Australia
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Carbon Group is an Accounting company. The Stirling, Australia-based company was launched in 2014. Their team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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CloudCPA is an Accounting company. They are located in Vaughan, Canada and have small team. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Vernon, WI
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Chortek LLP is an Accounting company. They are based in Vernon, Wisconsin and have midsize team. They focus on Accounting and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Ideal Payroll&Bookkeeping llc is a small Accounting company launched in 2010. Their services include Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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BDG Cloud Accountants LLP is an Accounting company. They are located in Vancouver, Canada, and their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kozhikode, India
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FINPATH BUSINESS CONSULTANCY, an Accounting company, was launched in 2016. They provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Locust Grove, VA
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See all 2 projectsABP Solutions is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll management, and financial reporting. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their quick response times, which average within an hour, and their dedication to compliance, resulting in a 25% reduction in financial reporting time and less than 1% payroll errors, enhancing efficiency and reliability.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsNordholm Bookkeeping and Accounting provides a comprehensive suite of services including bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and VAT services. Clients commend the firm for its timely reports, responsiveness, and alignment with company values, highlighting its good culture and cost-effective solutions. The professional handling of complex tasks such as bank reconciliation and financial reporting is particularly appreciated.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsaccounting byte provides comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting management services. The reviews highlight their exceptional professionalism, timely delivery, and effective project management, emphasizing cost and time savings. Clients express satisfaction with their services, indicating that accounting byte is a reliable partner for bookkeeping and accounting needs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Small Accounting company Wiesenberg & Company, Inc., is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roanoke, VA
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The Joachim Group CPAs & Consultants is a small Accounting company founded in 2006. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pudsey, England
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BPR Heaton Chartered Accountants is an Accounting company. Located in Pudsey, England, their small team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). The agency was founded in
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2008, Beyond Numbers is a small Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Evergreen, CO
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DXA Group is an Accounting company established in 2018. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Accurate accounting , a small Accounting company, is based in Rajkot, India. The team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oak Flats, Australia
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G.M. EGAN & CO. Is an Accounting company. The Oak Flats, Australia-based agency was founded in 2015. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Blackburn, Australia
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Kadota Finance is an Accounting company. They were established in 2004, and their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Accounting company Easeup was launched in 2017. The firm offers Accounting and Financial Consulting, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wollert, Australia
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Accounting company RV Advisory Group Pty Ltd was launched in 2023. The company specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting, and is small.
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Praddy Financial Consultancy Ltd is a small Accounting company headquartered in Chesham, England. Their services include Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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AFServices, an Accounting company, is located in Vilnius, Lithuania. The team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Harbor, FL
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Good Money Moves LLC, an Accounting company, offer Accounting. They were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Summit Tax Solution, an Accounting company, is in Austin, Texas. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Miller & Company LLP is an Accounting company headquartered in New York, New York. Founded in 1986, the team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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Smart Balance is an Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and Business Consulting and were established in 2007.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Hamilton, Canada
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See all 1 projectsNBG Chartered Professional Accountant Professional Corporation offers services in tax preparation and planning, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery. Clients consistently praise their professionalism and strong work ethic, indicating high satisfaction with their bookkeeping and CPA services. The company's alignment with client values and positive reviews contribute to their strong reputation in the accounting sector.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delafield, WI
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Established in 2012, Wilson Small Business Accounting is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bellevue, WA
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See all 1 projectsDenali is an accounting services firm specializing in CFO services, bookkeeping, and financial planning for startups. Reviews indicate a 90% positive sentiment, with 80% noting improved financial systems and reporting. Clients praise their communication skills but suggest better task estimation.
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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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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$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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$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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$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 - 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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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.