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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 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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Bonstar Accounting Services Inc. Is a small Accounting company established in 2014. Their team specializes in Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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Rajiv Juneja CPA, a small Accounting company, is in Edmonton, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Financial 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 - 9Red Deer, Canada
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Swainson Alexander LLP is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Red Deer, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Midland Park, NJ
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Launched in 2001, EZ Payroll is an Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Q3 Tax Solutions is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Sacramento, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boca Raton, FL
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Accounting company Accounting & Valuation LLC was established in 2022. The team offers Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Markham, Canada
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Accounting company Feldstein & Associates LLP was launched in 1953. Based in Markham, Canada, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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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 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Kleverr Management Solutions is an Accounting company. The Toronto, Canada-based agency provides Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hamilton East, Australia
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Accounting company Delbridge Forensic Accounting was established in 2014. The firm specializes in Accounting and Business Valuation Services, and is small.
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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 - 9Clayton-le-Woods, England
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Big Hand Group is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Clayton-le-Woods, England. Their services include Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9York, England
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Runagood, an Accounting company, was founded in 2011. The agency offers Accounting and Business Valuation Services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Fortuous is an Accounting company. Headquartered in London, England, the firm was founded in 2015. Their services include Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Goldwyns is an Accounting company. The London, England-based agency offers Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Telford, England
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Clear Accountancy Services Limited, an Accounting company, is based in Telford, England. Their services include Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plymouth, England
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Harold Duckworth & Co is an Accounting company launched in 1937. Headquartered in Plymouth, England, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quincy, MA
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Clarke, Snow & Riley, LLP is an Accounting company. They were founded in 1998 and provide Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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Accounting company TopCLASS Company offers Accounting and BI & big data consulting & SI. They are located in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bonita Springs, FL
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Shan & Co. Is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida. Their services include Accounting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Blue Water Bookkeeping, LLC is an Accounting company. Founded in 2024, the agency is in Portland, Oregon. Their team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Small Accounting company Monarc Finance, is headquartered in London, England. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Gurugram, India
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HR Consulting company MME Payroll India was founded in 1994. The midsize team provides HR Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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See all 2 projectsCA Mitesh and Associates offers comprehensive accounting services, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. Their reviews highlight a commitment to deadlines, thoughtful solutions, and excellent communication. Clients appreciate their cost-effective pricing and commend their ability to tailor services to specific needs, with no areas of improvement noted, indicating a high level of satisfaction.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Fortitude Valley, Australia
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Diversify Offshore Staffing Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were established in 2011, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Work Accelerated is a Business Consulting company. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, the agency provides Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Nagpur, India
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Founded in 2007, DhanInfo is a midsize Nagpur, India-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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Nomitek is a Business Consulting company. They are headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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See all 1 projectsZaidi Accountant provides services in financial statement preparation, bookkeeping, tax planning, and auditing. Reviews highlight their expertise and experience in accounting and auditing, with a commitment to timely and responsive service. They are noted for identifying and resolving financial risks and improving internal controls, although regular communication and adherence to deadlines remain areas for potential improvement.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2007, illi Commercial Real Estate is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services and Accounting.
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Business Consulting company AdlerAccountants was established in 2021. The company focuses on Business Consulting and Commercial Financing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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IBM Global - Offshore bank account UAE is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Financial Advising & Planning company. The team provides Financial Advising & Planning and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Jaipur Global Services is an Accounting company. Their small team is based in Jaipur, India. Their services include Accounting and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Mazars Vietnam, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 1994. They offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Durgapur, India
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Swadesh Softwares Pvt. Ltd., a custom software development company, was launched in 2011. They offers Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Crowe Peak is a Rotterdam, Netherlands-based Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$5,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Sukteri, India
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Aeren IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, is located in Sukteri, India. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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KB Tax Deviser CPAs is an Accounting company established in 2017. The small team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cupertino, CA
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LedgerFi is a Cupertino, California-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. They offer Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Jamnagar, India
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See all 1 projectsAt Prana Accounting, we understand that running a business isn’t just about numbers – it’s about your passion, your vision, and your goals. As a founder myself, I’ve felt the weight of
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Walnut Creek, CA
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Aspen HR is an Accounting company. Their midsize team is located in Walnut Creek, California and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Accounting and PEO/Employee Leasing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMinneapolis, MN
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Apex Business Partners is a small Accounting company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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Black Mountain Investment Group LLC, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2021. The small team provides Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chuo City, Japan
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VentureINQ is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Launched in 2015, Musketeers Idea Ltd is an Accounting company. The small team focuses on Accounting and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Alba Iulia, Romania
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Established in 2016, Max Loads SRL is an Accounting company. The firm focuses on Accounting and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Shankar Das & Co., a small Accounting company, is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and London, England. The team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 2021, Yzer is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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In Phoenix, Arizona, Speaks Financial Group is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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PKG Consultancy is a New Delhi, India-based Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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100+ Accounting Inc. Is an Edmonton, Canada-based Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gandhinagar, India
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Established in 2024, SPARROW ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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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.