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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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$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+$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Coimbatore, India
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Launched in 2018, Rachith Academy is a small Accounting company. Their team provides 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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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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Ecommerce Accounting Services is an Accounting company. Founded in 2025, the firm is based in New York, New York. Their services include Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Algebraa Business Solutions Private Limited is an Accounting company. The Nagercoil, India-based company provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49East Liverpool, OH
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MyFranchise Bookkeeper is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company established in 2024. The small team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dagenham, England
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Decimal Accountancy is a Dagenham, England-based Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Financial Consulting and were established in 2019.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Zürich, Switzerland
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ScaleMetrics GmbH is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and are located in Zürich, Switzerland.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, RKA Global Chartered Accountants LLC is an Accounting company. Founded in 2019, the team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Established in 2023, SA Globus is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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House of Standard is an Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were launched in 2021. The agency is in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLviv, Ukraine
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Located in Lviv, Ukraine and Lviv, Ukraine, ACCOUNTINGSERVICES is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2007, Finsmart Accounting is a small New York, New York-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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HISOBLI is an Accounting company based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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See all 1 projectsNCS Canada offers full-time virtual accounting services, including taxation and related financial processes. The reviews highlight their competitive pricing, seamless team integration, and significant contributions to cost savings and operational efficiency. Clients commend NCS Canada for their tailored, client-focused approach, timely communication, and professional project management, which have collectively ensured high accuracy and smooth onboarding.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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See all 1 projectsPacific Northwest Wealth Management offers services in financial planning, tax strategies, and long-term investment advisory. Reviews highlight their expertise in managing substantial funds, attentive project management, and effective communication. Clients appreciate the company's boutique nature and the confidence instilled through their experienced financial guidance.
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Established in 2011, Riaison International is an Accounting company. The company offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Akron, OH
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Small Accounting company Seikel & Company, is in Akron, Ohio. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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McKinney & Associates, CPAs is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Palmer & Co., PA is an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and were founded in 1992.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Howard W. Slutsky CPA Inc is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Marcus, Fairall, Bristol & Co. Is an Accounting company. Their small team is in El Paso, Texas. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fresno, CA
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SBA Accounting & Tax Solutions is a Fresno, California-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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In Fort Worth, Texas, ANDREA M. WARD CPA is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Marty McCutchen, CPA P.C, a small Accounting company, is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Gibson Ruddock Patterson LLC is a small Accounting company in El Paso, Texas. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Prangley Marks LLP, an Accounting company, is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1953, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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Small Accounting company Accounting and Tax Time Services LLC, is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Urbandale, IA
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Pittman & Company, LLP is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa and have small team. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hartford, CT
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Tomasetti Kulas & Company, P. C is an Accounting company. Launched in 1979, the firm focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hartford, CT
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Accounting company Bazzano & Rosenbloom is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. Established in 2000, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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La Rosa & Co. Is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zionsville, IN
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Small Accounting company Timpe CPA, is based in Zionsville, Indiana. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hartford, CT
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GitlinCampisePrendergast, LLC is an Accounting company. Their small team is in West Hartford, Connecticut. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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In Jacksonville, Florida, James and Harris CPAs, PA is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Erwin, Fountain & Jackson, P.A., a small Accounting company, is located in Jacksonville, Florida. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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King & Associates is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Garrett, Wood & Co., P.A., a small Accounting company, is based in Jacksonville, Florida. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Wheeler & Associates, CPAs, PC is a small Accounting company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Founded in 1982, Compass Wealth Management is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Little Rock, AR
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Howland & Norris CPAs is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Little Rock, AR
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Small Accounting company HoganTaylor LLP, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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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
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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.