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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NYServices provided
See all 31 projects1-800Accountant is a professional firm specializing in accounting services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients praised their responsiveness, with 75% noting their friendliness and on-time delivery. Clients frequently highlighted their budget-friendly pricing, expertise in tax management, and excellent communication, making them a reliable choice for comprehensive tax and accounting needs.
Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NYServices provided
See all 28 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting firm specializing in services including bookkeeping, tax preparation, audit services, financial reporting, and business auditing. The reviews indicate a strong reputation for professionalism, responsiveness, and tailored solutions, with 100% of feedback being positive. Clients frequently praise the firm's attention to detail and ability to exceed expectations, with notable mentions of efficient tax filing and proactive financial advisory.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 10 projectsCoCountant is an accounting services company offering expertise in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and tax filing, with a strong focus on providing tailored solutions. The reviews reflect a 100% positive sentiment, praising CoCountant’s responsiveness, reliability, and controller-level oversight. Approximately 50% of the reviews highlighted their ability to streamline processes and improve financial visibility through accurate, audit-ready reporting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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Hewitt, Jones & Fitch, CPA, an Accounting company, was established in 1955. The firm offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Based in Temecula, California, Newman Tax & Resolution, Inc. Is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 18 projectsindinero is an accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and CFO support. Based on the reviews, 100% of clients express satisfaction with their responsiveness and professionalism, with frequent mentions of their effective communication and tailored financial solutions. Clients commend indinero for streamlining processes and delivering timely results, with 0% reporting any need for significant improvement.
$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.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Irani Gary R CPA is a Lake Forest, California-based Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rexburg, ID
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Garth Wilcox CPA is an Accounting company. They are based in Rexburg, Idaho. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Accounting company LOCPA & Consulting is based in Lake Forest, California. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murrieta, CA
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CDR CPA, Inc is a small Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and were launched in 1988.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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Established in 2007, Oasis Financial Solutions is an Accounting company. Based in South Bend, Indiana, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamServices provided
See all 5 projectsInnovature Consulting Company Limited offers services in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, and outbound calling. Reviews highlight their responsiveness, adaptability, and effective communication. Clients appreciate their ability to manage accounting tasks and meet deadlines, noting a good cultural fit and budget-friendly pricing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Derek Thomas, CPA/ABV is an Accounting company established in 1979. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Founded in 2014, Adriana Carter, CPA, EA is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting and is located in Temecula, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Visalia, CA
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Scott, Mainord, Langley & Simmons, Inc., a small Accounting company, is in Visalia, California. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murrieta, CA
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Established in 2000, Accurate Accounting is an Accounting company. The agency specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atascadero, CA
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HHMC Tax, Inc. Is a small Accounting company launched in 2005. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Perth, Australia
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Henry & Associates is a small South Perth, Australia-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Hawthorn, Australia
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Keays & Associates is a small Accounting company launched in 2015. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Margaryan & Associates is an Accounting company. Launched in 2010, their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lakeside, VA
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Mission Accounting & Consulting PC, a small Accounting company, is based in Lakeside, Virginia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kalispell, MT
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Swiftcurrent Consulting & Accounting P.C. Is a small Accounting company established in 2008. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lewistown, MT
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Bantz & Company is an Accounting company. They are in Lewistown, Montana and have small team. Their team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Missoula, MT
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Headquartered in Missoula, Montana, HD Tax Preparation & Small Business Services, LLP is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Falls, MT
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GR TAX SERVICES is an Accounting company located in Great Falls, Montana. They specialize in Accounting and Business Consulting and were established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Gallatin Valley Tax Service is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Bozeman, Montana. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Twin Falls, ID
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Mahlke Hunsaker & Company is an Accounting company. The agency is based in Twin Falls, Idaho. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfield, MT
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Founded in 2000, Gary Kasper & Company is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Falls, MT
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Small Accounting company Arlyn W. Johnson Certified Public Accountant, is located in Great Falls, Montana. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Moore & Paquette Tax Group is an Accounting company founded in 1986. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting and is based in Burbank, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Small Accounting company Coles Reinstein, is in Boise, Idaho. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miles City, MT
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Emmons & Company, PC is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Miles City, Montana. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Billings, MT
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Woods Accounting, a small Accounting company, is based in Billings, Montana. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Established in 2008, CS & Company, a small Accounting company, is located in Bozeman, Montana. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vista, CA
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Plaza Tax Service, a small Accounting company, is located in Vista, California. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Twin Falls, ID
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Accounting company Coleman Lopes & Company PLLC is headquartered in Twin Falls, Idaho. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Meridian, ID
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Stewart & Associates, P.A. Is an Accounting company. They are located in Meridian, Idaho and have small team. They specialize in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Located in Burbank, California, Neumeister & Associates, Inc. Is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Vorbeck, Carlin & Shats, LLP, an Accounting company, was established in 1955. The company specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Accounting company Johnson, Hankins, MacDonald, Kimball & Co. Specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting. They are based in Walnut Creek, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Missoula, MT
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Banna Financial Advisors, an Accounting company, focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting. The company is based in Missoula, Montana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kalispell, MT
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Stahlberg, Taylor & Associates, PC is an Accounting company. They are based in Kalispell, Montana and have small team. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Falls, MT
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Bloomgren Rivera & Co, PLLC is a small Accounting company located in Great Falls, Montana. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lolo, MT
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Doyle & Associates, P.C. Is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Lolo, Montana. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Creston, MT
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Eclipse Tax & Accounting, Inc. Is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Creston, Montana. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Falls, MT
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Swensen & Company is an Accounting company. They are located in Great Falls, Montana and have small team. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kalispell, MT
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Located in Kalispell, Montana, Alpine Tax & Accounting is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Don H Wayne EA Tax Services & Business Consulting Inc. Is an Accounting company founded in 1998. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oxnard, CA
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Launched in 2012, Debbie's Tax Service is a small Accounting company headquartered in Oxnard, California. Their team specializes in Accounting and Litigation Support Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fayetteville, NC
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McDhima Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. Is an Accounting company. The small Fayetteville, North Carolina-based team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting. The firm was launched in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fayetteville, NC
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Comstock & Villegas, CPAs, PA, an Accounting company, was founded in 1972. The firm focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Launched in 2009, Yi & Co. CPA is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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In Bozeman, Montana, Bozeman Bookkeeping & Payroll Services is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Broadus, MT
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Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting is an Accounting company. The agency is located in Broadus, Montana. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, MT
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Pulse Accounting Services Inc is a small Accounting company based in Columbus, Montana. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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32.2/40.017/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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32.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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31.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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31.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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31.1/40.017/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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30.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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30.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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34.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CA
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37.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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28.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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28.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience6/10 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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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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34/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 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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33.8/40.019.4/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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50% Accounting50% Other
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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.