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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 38 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 21 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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Torchlight Tax & Financial Solutions is an Accounting company. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$75,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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DFK Orb360 O' Halloran is a small Accounting company. Founded in 2015, the team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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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 - 9Livingston, NJ
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Monaco CPA is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Digital Asset Management and were founded in 2025.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsOcta Accountants offers comprehensive services including Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Financial Advice. The reviews highlight their exceptional professionalism, reliability, and timely delivery, making them a trusted partner for managing financial matters. Clients appreciate the peace of mind and value provided, recommending their services highly.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2005, Ecovisjrb is a small Commercial Financing company. Their services include Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shere, South Africa
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Biz Evolution is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Shere, South Africa, the firm provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Krishna Associates is an Accounting company. Launched in 2020, the team offers Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing. The agency is in Ahmedabad, India.
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See all 4 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Gold Shelf Companyu is an Accounting company. The team is located in Warszawa, Poland, and their services include Accounting and Corporate Relocation.
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IT managed services company Quantix Solutions was launched in 2026. The team focuses on IT managed services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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BlueWave Ledger is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Fractional CFO Services and were established in 2024.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Vermaas Bookkeeping Solutions LLC is an Accounting company headquartered in Sacramento, California. They specialize in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and were founded in 2025.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Finalysiz is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Commercial Financing.
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Established in 2022, ScaleX CPA is a small Accounting company. Their team specializes in Accounting and Tax Law.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company MHR Chartered Accountants was established in 2012. The midsize team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Singapore
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Assurance Partners LLP, an Accounting company, was founded in 2013. Located in Singapore and Singapore, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, PA
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Brinker Simpson & Company, LLC is a small Springfield, Pennsylvania-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Saifee Computers LLC is a midsize ERP consulting and SI company launched in 2000. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Founded in 2000, Wiley Financial is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The firm offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Commercial Financing, and is midsize.
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RK Group, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, was launched in 2020. They offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dallas, TX
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Business Consulting company Riveron was founded in 2006. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting and is located in Dallas, Texas.
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Founded in 2008, Bandhan Life is an Accounting company. The company offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning, and is midsize.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Monstarlab Enterprise Solutions is an Accounting company. The Dhaka, Bangladesh-based firm offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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XL KPO Services Pvt. Ltd is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2018.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Hornbill Corporate Services is an Accounting company. They are in Westmead, Australia and have midsize team. They focus on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Vasl is a small San Francisco, California-based Financial Advising & Planning company. The team specializes in Financial Advising & Planning and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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Ledgerwall Pvt Ltd is a midsize Nugegoda, Sri Lanka-based Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Tax Law.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Dhi ADT is a midsize Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and PEO/Employee Leasing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ajman Business Setup is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Accounting, and the firm is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miramar, FL
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Back Office Accounting Specialists INC is a small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Established in 2014, the team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Adeptally is an Accounting company. The firm is located in Mumbai, India. Their team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arlington, VA
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Blake Willson Group, LLC, an Accounting company, was established in 2013. The small team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Qormotho Limited is an Accounting company. Founded in 2018, the team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). The agency is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49College Grove, TN
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ENABLIZER is a small Accounting company. They offer Accounting and IT strategy consulting and were established in 2004.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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FINITAC, an Accounting company, specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning. The firm is based in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oakville, Canada
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Sproule + Associates, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Oakville, Canada. They offer Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Randburg, South Africa
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Fenns Johannesburg, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Randburg, South Africa. Founded in 2005, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Irving, TX
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Small Accounting company MB Accounting, is based in Irving, Texas. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Jing An Qu, China
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Acadia Advisory Group (China) is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and were launched in 2014. The agency is headquartered in Jing An Qu, China.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Convoy Finance is an Accounting company. Founded in 2019, the team provides Accounting and Fractional CFO Services. The agency is based in Toronto, Canada.
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Oakfield Park is an Accounting company established in 1997. Their team specializes in Accounting and Tax Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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Calvetti Ferguson is a Compliance Consulting company. They were established in 2003 and provide Compliance Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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Companies Next is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their team is located in Gurugram, India. The agency focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fullerton, CA
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Small Accounting company Tandy Consulting Inc, is based in Fullerton, California and Grover Beach, California. The team focuses on Accounting and Fractional CFO Services.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Gouda, Netherlands
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Salure HR & Payroll services is an Accounting company. Established in 2010, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Financial Chain Corporation (FCHAIN), an Accounting company, is in Prague , Czech Republic and Baku, Azerbaijan. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting and were founded in 2002.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249West Chicago, IL
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Taxnality is an Accounting company. Launched in 2007, the team specializes in Accounting and Financial Consulting. The agency is located in West Chicago, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bhopal, India
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CA Ravi Mishra | CA in Bhopal | Chartered Accountant Firm | Income Tax Return File | ITR Filing | GST Registration Consultant is an Accounting company. Their team offers Accounting.
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List of the Best Accounting Companies
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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28.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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28.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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27.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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28/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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26.9/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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33.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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26.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrow, HA1 1PD, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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28.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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26.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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28.5/40.015.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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29.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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26/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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25.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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25.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
90% Accounting10% 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.