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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 comprehensive accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and audit services. With a strong focus on timely delivery and problem-solving, 100% of reviewers commend their effective communication and professionalism. While a small percentage note communication could improve, clients overwhelmingly appreciate their proactive and detailed approach to complex financial needs.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Abdulwassie Berhan, CGA is a small Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting and were founded in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Christchurch, New Zealand
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Robert Purchas & Associates is a small Accounting company in Christchurch, New Zealand. The team focuses on 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Mateo, CA
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Sunshine Pro Accounting & Tax, an Accounting company, was established in 2016. Located in San Mateo, California, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kendal, England
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Ingalls Chartered Accountants is a small Kendal, England-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kirkby Stephen, England
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John Andrew Chartered Accountant is an Accounting company. Based in Kirkby Stephen, England, the agency provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kendal, England
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RJW Accounting is a small Accounting company headquartered in Kendal, England. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kendal, England
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Heywood-MacDonald, a small Accounting company, is in Kendal, England. The team offers 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.
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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 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carlisle, England
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Located in Carlisle, England, Tax Rebate Services is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Yehezkel CPA LLC, a small Accounting company, is in New York, New York. The team specializes in 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 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Harrison, NY
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In Harrison, New York, LaRusso & McNeill LLC is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westbury, NY
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DeFreitas and Minsky is an Accounting company. They are in Westbury, New York and have small team. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Menlo Park, CA
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DAINES, INC. Is an Accounting company. They were established in 1993 and specialize in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wellington, New Zealand
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Munro Benge is a small Wellington, New Zealand-based Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Carlos, CA
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Accounting company Rebu Financial Accounting & Tax Services is headquartered in San Carlos, California. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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HLB International is a small Auckland, New Zealand-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin 2, Ireland
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McDevitt & McGlynn is an Accounting company. The Dublin 2, Ireland-based agency specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Based in New Delhi, India and New Delhi, India, Gopal Mittal & Associates is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Gillespie & Anderson is a small Glasgow, Scotland-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thornliebank, Scotland
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Small Accounting company DA Accountants, is in Thornliebank, Scotland. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Smithfield, VA
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Small Accounting company BOYCE, SPADY & MOORE PLC, is located in Smithfield, Virginia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Suffolk, VA
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Bookkeeping21 is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting and were launched in 2015. The firm is in Suffolk, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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Ferree Dinkins Group CPAs, PLLC is an Accounting company. The Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based company was founded in 2012. Their team specializes in Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Accounting company Anchor Accounting & Tax, Inc is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ivor, VA
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Fontaine & Associates, PLLC is a small Accounting company based in Ivor, Virginia. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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Small Accounting company Brinkley Financial LLC, is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Colonial CPA Group, a small Accounting company, is in Chesapeake, Virginia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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Small Accounting company Blackler Smith & Co Chartered Accountants, is in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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HOME TIME BOOKKEEPING, a small Accounting company, is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Wilfore & Associates, a small Accounting company, is in Chesapeake, Virginia. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, VA
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Based in Portsmouth, Virginia, Westbrook Bookkeeping & Tax is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Litigation Support Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newport News, VA
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Todd & Co. CPA Group Ltd is an Accounting company. The small Newport News, Virginia-based team offers Accounting and Business Consulting. The firm was launched in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Small Accounting company Tax HQ, is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Yorktown, VA
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Small Accounting company Tim Whitlock CPA, is based in Yorktown, Virginia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newport News, VA
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ROBERT P MITCHELL CPA PLLC is an Accounting company. Their small team is based in Newport News, Virginia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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MICHAEL R. O'NEAL, CPA, PC is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia and have small team. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newton, New Zealand
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Lockhart O'Shea is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Newton, New Zealand and have small team. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Keveny Monahan & Co. Chartered Accountants is an Accounting company. The agency is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Their team provides Accounting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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Ecountable, a small Accounting company, is based in Norfolk, Virginia. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atkinson, NH
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Small Accounting company M.E. The Tax Man, is in Atkinson, New Hampshire. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Watson Accounting & Tax Services is a small Accounting company headquartered in HAMPTON, Virginia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Virtual Accounting and Tax is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Small Accounting company BEVERLY L. JONES, CPA, is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nyack, NY
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Accounting company Joseph A. Lux CPA, PLLC is headquartered in Nyack, New York. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting and were founded in 1992.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Rafael, CA
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Mato Account Works, Inc is an Accounting company. The San Rafael, California-based team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tarrytown, NY
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Keith Boyer CPA is an Accounting company. The agency is based in Tarrytown, New York. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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VAUDIT is a small Málaga, Spain-based Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson Heights, NY
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Raza Associates Inc., a small Accounting company, is in Jackson Heights, New York. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Small Accounting company Asaro & Co.,LLP, is headquartered in New York, New York. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Flushing, NY
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Small Accounting company Eastern Accounting & Consulting, is headquartered in Flushing, New York. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9The Bronx, NY
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Small Accounting company Nezaj & Co. CPAs, is headquartered in The Bronx, New York. 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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+< $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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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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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 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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32.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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36.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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28.4/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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28/40.013.6/20 Reviews5.7/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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34/40.019.6/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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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.