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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 37 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and audit services. Across numerous reviews, clients commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver timely and accurate services. Notably, 100% of reviewers highlight their effective communication and problem-solving skills, while around 85% mention their ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, contributing to substantial financial savings.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 12 projectsCoCountant is a proficient accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Across all reviews, clients commend their responsiveness and high-quality service, with 100% of reviewers noting timely deliverables and their ability to adapt to client needs. Key strengths include their comprehensive bookkeeping services and audit-ready financial statement preparation, while an area for improvement is more proactive data visualization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Z Accounting and Tax Services Inc., an Accounting company, provide Accounting and Business Consulting. They were founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Maple Ridge, Canada
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EPR Maple Ridge Langley is an Accounting company. Based in Maple Ridge, Canada, the agency provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 20 projectsIndinero is an accounting services firm offering a range of solutions, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and fractional CFO services. The company's reviews highlight their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex financial processes. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their efficient communication and financial reporting capabilities. Clients appreciate their reliability in accounting oversight and strategic financial planning, making them a valuable partner 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 comprehensive accounting services company specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial advisory, and CPA services. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, knowledge, and alignment with client values, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their professionalism and timely delivery. Some clients mentioned a need for improved project tracking and more tailored pricing solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Strategex is an Accounting company. Their small team of employees is in Vancouver, Canada. Their team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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Thorne & Associates, a small Accounting company, is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their services include Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Port Moody, Canada
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Accounting company The Newport Group Accountants LLP was founded in 2003. The company provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Victoria, Canada
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Cameron Izard Snell is an Accounting company. Located in Victoria, Canada, their small team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting. The firm was established in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plum Coulee, Canada
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Gislason Targownik Peters CPAs is a small Accounting company located in Plum Coulee, Canada. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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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.
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Services provided
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 professional accounting services firm offering comprehensive solutions such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and business auditing. The reviews indicate a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and clear communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their impressive project management and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their proactive approach to financial statement preparation and tax planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Victoria, Canada
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Accounting company CPCM & Co. Is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. They specialize in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Mansperger Patterson & McMullin PLC is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Services provided
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 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Kelly & Company, a small Accounting company, is based in Newport Beach, California. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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In Newport Beach, California, VERTICAL ADVISORS LLP is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kelowna, Canada
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Andrew Tse Inc. Chartered Accountants, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Kelowna, Canada. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting and were founded in 1994.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stockholm, Sweden
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Sonora Revision, an Accounting company, was founded in 1998. In Stockholm, Sweden, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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CARAVATI PAGANI is an Accounting company launched in 1987. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting and is headquartered in Milano, Italy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gympie, Australia
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Schuh Group is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting and is located in Gympie, Australia.
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Ågerup Revision AB, a small Accounting company, is based in. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stockholm, Sweden
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Mima Consulting is a small Accounting company. Launched in 2017, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Studio Lauro is an Accounting company. Their small team is in Milano, Italy. Their team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Clarkson Hyde is an Accounting company. Located in Milano, Italy, their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Studio La Croce is a small Accounting company. Founded in 1975, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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STUDIO SIGNORI is an Accounting company launched in 1987. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting and is headquartered in Milano, Italy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Based in Milano, Italy, Spada Partners is a small Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Potenza & Partners is a small Milano, Italy-based Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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CVCG Associates is a small Milano, Italy-based Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Studio Pagani, a small Accounting company, is located in Milano, Italy. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Studio CON.TEC srl, an Accounting company, is in Milano, Italy. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Small Accounting company MGP Studio, is located in Milano, Italy. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Studio Tributario Deiure is an Accounting company based in Milano, Italy. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Small Accounting company MdR Associati, is in Milano, Italy. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Precision Payroll of America, LLC is an Accounting company. The Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois-based team offers Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Bourque & Associates, Inc. CPAs is an Accounting company. In Irvine, California, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Personal Tax Advisors, an Accounting company, was launched in 2005. The agency provides Accounting and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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WealthProCPA is a small Accounting company headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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TRC PAMCO Middle East is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and Business Consulting and were established in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49GOTHENBURG, Sweden
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Established in 2006, Lundin Revisionsbyrå is a small Accounting company based in GOTHENBURG, Sweden. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond Hill, Canada
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Small Accounting company Tax Solutions Ontario Inc., is based in Richmond Hill, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
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Akbal Consultores, an Accounting company, is in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fatih , Türkiye
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In Fatih , Türkiye, Fatih Denetim ve Müşavirlik Hizmetleri is an Accounting company. Launched in 1953, the team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Konak, Türkiye
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TGS Lydia, an Accounting company, was established in 2012. The team offers Accounting and Recruiting and is headquartered in Konak, Türkiye and Kartal , Türkiye.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
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MF Consultoria Contábil, a small Accounting company, is in São Paulo, Brazil. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montevideo, Uruguay
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ABM Integra is an Accounting company headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay. Their services include Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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J. Arthur Greenfield & Co. LLP, CPA's is an Accounting company. Based in Los Angeles, California, the firm specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
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Accounting company ILS contabilidade is based in São Paulo, Brazil. Launched in 1991, the team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Torrance, CA
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Servatius, O'Brien & Fong, LLP is a Torrance, California-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Marseille, France
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CPECF is an Accounting company. In Marseille, France, the team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Johanneshov, Sweden
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Accounting company Digiredo was established in 2019. The small team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Novato, CA
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Accounting company Ghirardo CPA is headquartered in Novato, California. Founded in 1990, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Bertora is an Accounting company. Established in 1970, the company specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Linköping, Sweden
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City Redovisning i Linköping AB is a Linköping, Sweden-based Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norrköping, Sweden
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Founded in 2014, LEBA Ekonomibyrå is an Accounting company. The company specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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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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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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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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$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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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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.