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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 20 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Peachtree Corners, GA
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Established in 2008, Cyril and Associates Accounting is an Accounting company. The company specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Christiana, DE
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In Christiana, Delaware, Office Service Solutions is an Accounting company. Founded in 2015, the team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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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 - 9Greensboro, NC
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Button & Button CPAs PLLC, an Accounting company, was established in 2002. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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Smart Business Solutions LLC is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, their team specializes in Accounting and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dacula, GA
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Poe's Accounting Services, LLC is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Dacula, Georgia and have small team. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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IMAccounting is a San Diego, California-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Yankton, SD
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Launched in 2013, Pearson Tax & Accounting Solutions, LLC is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spring Hill, FL
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McEwen and Company, a small Accounting company, is in Spring Hill, Florida. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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Established in 2001, Dichoso Group of Companies: Dichoso and Company, CPA, Inc. Is an Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stratford, CT
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Small Accounting company Barnum Tax, is located in Stratford, Connecticut. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Williamsburg, VA
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Launched in 2012, Kelly & Associates PLLC is a small Williamsburg, Virginia-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Patchogue, NY
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Lori Di Marco, CPA, PLLC is an Accounting company. The agency is based in Patchogue, New York. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Ozone Park, NY
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W. Scully, CPA, P.C. Is an Accounting company. The South Ozone Park, New York-based firm was launched in 2010. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Thuringowa Central, Australia
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Cocomo Advisory is an Accounting company. They were founded in 2014, and their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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TaxSahib is a small Delhi, India-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Vadodara, India
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MTC - Book Keeping, an Accounting company, provide Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning. They were founded in 2012.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dartford, England
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North Hill Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors is a Dartford, England-based Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Kostana Ljubicic is an Accounting company. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brentwood, England
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In Front Accounting - Chartered Certified Accountants Brentwood, an Accounting company, is based in Brentwood, England. The team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Sandra K Decker CPA is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Los Angeles, California and have small team. They focus on Accounting and Fractional CFO Services.
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Affinity Accounting & Advisory is an Accounting company. They are located in Newcastle, Australia, and their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Founded in 2024, Swell Crest Accounting Solutions is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Alto Accounting is a London, England-based Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Taxograph Bookkeeping and Taxation Est is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were founded in 2022.
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QuotientERP is an Accounting company. The Rawalpindi, Pakistan-based company was founded in 2026. Their services include Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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Headquartered in Plano, Texas, eMerchant Books is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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BookNexus Accounting is an Accounting company. They are based in Ahmedabad, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Madison, WI
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QuickBooks WooCommerce Integration Services is a small Accounting company. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Accounting and IT strategy consulting.
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QuickBooks PayPal Integration Services is an Accounting company. The Fresno, California-based firm was established in 2016. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brookvale, Australia
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Midsize Accounting company Allan Hall Business Advisors, is based in Brookvale, Australia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Crista Accounting is an Accounting company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They provide Accounting and were founded in 2000.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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QuickBooks Enterprise Support is an Accounting company in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. The team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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Taxbase, an Accounting company, is based in São Paulo, Brazil and Marília, Brazil. They offer Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Top Outsourcing Partners is an Accounting company launched in 2012. The firm focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kingston upon Hull, England
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Albion Audit and Risk Limited is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were launched in 2025.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerNew Delhi, India
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Launched in 2026, VATS ACCOUNTING SERVICES is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fort Worth, TX
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R&D Tax Academy is an Accounting company. The Fort Worth, Texas-based company was founded in 2020. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Accounting company C&C Financial Services SRL is in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. They focus on Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delhi, India
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S. C. Bhagat & Co is an Accounting company. Their team is in Delhi, India. The company focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Transpire Payroll Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is an Accounting company headquartered in Chennai, India. The team focuses on Accounting and HR Outsourcing.
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Dimov Associates is a small Accounting company launched in 2008. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Established in 2020, Ascentia CPA is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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HR Accounting Group, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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See all 1 projectsSNC Global offers comprehensive Accounting and Bookkeeping services, including company formation in the UAE. Reviews consistently highlight their timely communication, customized solutions, and budget-friendly pricing as standout qualities. Clients express high satisfaction with SNC Global's management and on-time delivery, making them highly recommendable for financial services.
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Located in Ahmedabad, India, Knowcraft Analytics is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Manchester , England
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Accounting company UHY Hacker Young Manchester provides Accounting and Commercial Financing. They were founded in 1925.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Taxfyle, a midsize Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company, is located in Miami, Florida. The team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Invisor Business Facts Ltd. Is an Accounting company established in 2014. The firm provides Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Colchester, VT
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See all 1 projectsCPA Site Solutions provides website creation and maintenance services, specifically tailored for CPA firms to enhance networking and client communication capabilities. Reviews highlight their positive ratings and cultural compatibility. The feedback emphasizes successful client acquisition through the website, with a recommendation for keeping up with industry trends.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9South Jordan, UT
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Accounting company Madsen and Company was launched in 1995. The company provides Accounting and Business Consulting, and is small.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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31.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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28.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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36.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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28.4/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrow, HA1 1PD, England
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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33.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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33.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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.