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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 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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WallsMan Creative is an Accounting company founded in 2015. The agency specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McDonough, GA
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See all 1 projectsNyra Eason, CPA, LLC is a full-service accounting firm based in McDonough, Georgia, serving individuals and small-to-mid-sized businesses throughout the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area (including
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Watford, England
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Avin Accountants is an Accounting company established in 2012. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Accounting company Edison Tax Group, LLC was launched in 2017. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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CB Accounting LLC is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9North Finchley, , England
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Established in 2018, Mizzle LTD is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and is in North Finchley, , England.
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ALYSAR, an Accounting company, is in București, Romania. They specialize in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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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.
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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, Canada
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MultiTaxServices is a small Accounting company. Founded in 2023, the team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Firm Balance, an Accounting company, was founded in 2025. The agency provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO), and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hawthorne, NY
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Linux Cyber Security., a Cybersecurity company, is in Hawthorne, New York and New York, New York. They specialize in Cybersecurity and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsLincoln Business Consultant offers comprehensive business consulting services, including marketing strategy, business intelligence, data management, and consumer engagement. Reviews highlight their attentiveness, responsiveness, and effectiveness in transforming marketing strategies to be innovative and customer-centric. Overall, clients appreciate the reasonable pricing and timely project delivery, though suggest improvements in team building.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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HLB Hamt, a midsize Accounting company, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montreal, Canada
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FL Fuller Landau, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Launched in 1963, the team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bogotá, Colombia
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In Bogotá, Colombia, Biz Latin Hub is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Curitiba, Brazil
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ROIT Accountech is an Accounting company. Founded in 2016, the firm is located in Curitiba, Brazil. Their services include Accounting and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Palo Alto, CA
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Zeni, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Stockport, England
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HURST Accountants, an Accounting company, was founded in 1982. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rochelle Park, NJ
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BergerCPAFirst is a small Accounting company. Launched in 1989, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr10,000+Princeton, NJ
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Back Office Outsourcing company Insurance BackOffice Pro offers Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting. They are located in Princeton, New Jersey.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Insight Accounting CPA Professional Corporation is an Accounting company in Mississauga, Canada. They provide Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and were established in 2021.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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See all 3 projectsBI-Outsource is a CFO-led accounting and business intelligence firm delivering outsourced finance, bookkeeping, and strategic advisory services to global businesses. Leveraging automation, data
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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XEAM Ventures Pvt Ltd is a midsize Accounting company. Launched in 2004, the team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Scoresby, Australia
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Accounting company PremierOne Tax & Accounting Pty Ltd is based in Scoresby, Australia. The team focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsIndus Fincorp LLC offers bookkeeping and financial services, including monthly bookkeeping cleanup. Reviews highlight the firm's outstanding service, timely delivery, and impressive team approach. Clients appreciate their high-quality work, alignment with company values, and effective communication through virtual meetings and emails, making them a reliable partner in financial management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lancaster, PA
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Founded in 2021, Integro, a small web design agency, is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Paradise, Pennsylvania. Their team provides Web Design and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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Accounting company MER Tax, Accounting & Consulting was founded in 1992. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting and is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Outsourceaccountingme.com is an Accounting company. The team is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9LONDON, England
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GUIDE HUSTLE LIMITED is an Accounting company founded in 2021. The company provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9أبو ظبي, United Arab Emirates
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Level Accounts Auditing LLC is a small Accounting company established in 2017. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9The Woodlands, TX
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Montgomery Business Solutions LLC is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and have small team of experts. Their services include Accounting and HR Consulting.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Zürich, Switzerland
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Angles AG is an Accounting company. Launched in 2019, the agency is located in Zürich, Switzerland. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Small Accounting company Abstract Auditing and Bookkeeping, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Ana, CA
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10 Tax Services is an Accounting company. Their team is located in Santa Ana, California. The company offers Accounting and Tax Law.
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In Peakhurst, Australia, Explore Tech is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were launched in 2023.
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See all 2 projectsTo Provide High Quality, Cost-Effective And Timely Assurance And Advisory Services To Our Clients Without Compromising Our High Ethical And Professional Standards We Observe.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Transcounts, an Accounting company, is based in Burnaby, Canada. They specialize in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Llama Loan is an Accounting company. They are in Great Neck, New York and have small team of experts. Their services include Accounting and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Sansar Solutions is a Vancouver, Canada-based Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2015, WeAccountax is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sofia, Bulgaria
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Sb Accounting & Consulting, an Accounting company, was established in 1989. The team specializes in Accounting and Labor & Employment Law and is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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See all 1 projectsReadyMade Poland Sp. z o.o. is a company offering accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial reporting. However, feedback highlights severe dissatisfaction, with 100% of the review describing highly unprofessional conduct and significant service failures. This overwhelming negative critique suggests major deficiencies in their business operations and management.
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Accounting company 12 Bar Accounting Services is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. They provide Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Gilgit, Pakistan
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Launched in 2017, Accounting Flux is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company. The firm focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Cloudberry Auditors and Accountants is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Auriga Advisers is a New York, New York-based Accounting company. Established in 2010, the team focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49NEW DELHI, India
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Bneev Consulting LLP is an Accounting company. They were founded in 2016 and offer Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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A1 Service Partners is an Accounting company. Based in Hyderabad, India, the agency specializes in Accounting and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Exim Accounting & Consulting is an Accounting company. Founded in 2023, the team focuses on Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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Oblik Pro is an Accounting company. Established in 2015, the agency is headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. Their team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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All Quick Solutions, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Stockton, California. Their services include 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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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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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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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, 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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$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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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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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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.