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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Preston, England
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Located in Preston, England, Kings is a midsize Accounting and Insurance Services & Brokers company. The team offers Accounting and Insurance Services & Brokers.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEast Victoria Park, Australia
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Launched in 2018, Atlas Administration Services is an Accounting company. The small team focuses on Accounting.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Columbia, MD
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Dembo Jones, PC, a midsize Accounting company, is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland and North Bethesda, Maryland. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerColorado Springs, CO
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Prestige Tax Professionals LLC, an Accounting company, is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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HW&Co. | CPAs & Advisors is an Accounting and Business Valuation Services company. The Cleveland, Ohio-based company specializes in Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Development Specialists, Inc., an Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company, specialize in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning. They were founded in 1977.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pittsburgh, PA
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Gleason is an Accounting and Business Valuation Services company founded in 1988. The team offers Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greensboro, NC
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DMJPS, a midsize Accounting company, is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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Mize CPAs Inc. Is an Accounting and Business Valuation Services company launched in 1986. The agency focuses on Accounting and Business Valuation Services, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Accounting and Financial Consulting company Financial Chronicles LLC is located in Mc Kinney, Texas and London, England. Their services include Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Palm Beach, FL
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Founded in 1960, Brooks International is an Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2014, Jumbo Force (Jumbo Manpower Services LLC) is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Recruiting.
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Waterloo Accounting Services is an Accounting company. The team is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada, and their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milano, Italy
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Founded in 2023, RP Legal & Tax is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Tax Law.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Audit station is an Accounting company. The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wexford, PA
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Holsinger is a Business Consulting and Accounting company. The team offers Business Consulting and Accounting, and the firm is headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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Accounting company Live Auditing is in Ajman, United Arab Emirates and Ajman, United Arab Emirates. They offer Accounting and Fractional CFO Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pearl River, NY
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Rockland Professional Services, LLC, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Pearl River, New York. The team specializes in Accounting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLondon, England
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Leabridge Bookkeeping is an Accounting company founded in 2013. The agency offers Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLondon, England
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North London Accounting Services Ltd is an Accounting company. Their small team is in London, England and provides Accounting. The company was founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249McKinney, TX
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Midsize Business Consulting company SPR Consultech, is located in McKinney, Texas and Sandton, South Africa. The team provides Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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$250,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Oakville, Canada
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Everest Consulting Firm is an IT managed services company. Founded in 2015, the team offers IT managed services and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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HT RISE GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED is a Tax Law company established in 2024. The midsize team focuses on Tax Law and Accounting.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Growise is an Accounting company. The company is in Lahore, Pakistan. Their team offers Accounting and Finance Law.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerIndependence, MO
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Headquartered in Independence, Missouri, Balance Quest Bookkeeping is a small Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Located in New York, New York, Ezcorporates is a midsize Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Proowrx LLP is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2020, their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company SCM Madria is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Financial Advising & Planning company Veraccura was established in 2011. The team specializes in Financial Advising & Planning and Accounting and is located in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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XS4 Financial Management, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, is located in Frisco, Texas. The team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Owens Executive Financial Services is an Accounting company. Launched in 2025, the company is located in Aledo, Texas. Their services include Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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Established in 2002, Global Software is a midsize Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their team focuses on 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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Accounting company KillB was established in 2022. Based in Lisboa, Portugal, the team provides Accounting and Corporate Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Olathe, KS
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Fortiviti is an Accounting company. They are based in Olathe, Kansas and have small team. They specialize in Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Mumbai, India
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CFO Bridge is a Commercial Financing company. The midsize Mumbai, India-based team provides Commercial Financing and Accounting. The company was founded in 2012.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Outsourced Accountants is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Located in New York, New York, the agency provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bengaluru, India
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Founded in 2020, Bizpole is an Accounting company. The midsize team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Ascent HR Technologies is a midsize Business Consulting company launched in 2002. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Accounting is an ERP consulting and SI company. The midsize Cleveland, Ohio-based team offers ERP consulting and SI and Cybersecurity. The agency was founded in 2019.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Makati City, Philippines
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Yempo Solutions, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, was launched in 2014. The agency provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and IT managed services, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sugar Hill, GA
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Located in Sugar Hill, Georgia, Centsible Accounting Services, LLC is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Accounting company Steuerberater | CPA | Tax Advisor MEHMET KASAP was founded in 2006. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting and is in Fatih, Türkiye and Istanbul, Türkiye.
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Base2023 is an Accounting company. They are located in T'bilisi, Georgia and have small team. They focus on Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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Tax Law company Efficient Accounting & Tax Services LLC is based in Forest Hill, New York. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Tax Law and Accounting.
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company FinexAccounting is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. Founded in 2020, the team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Enroute International Limited, a Business Consulting company, was established in 2008. They focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sofia, Bulgaria
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Anagami Digital Accounting, a Commercial Financing company, was launched in 2014. The midsize team focuses on Commercial Financing and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edina, MN
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A.W. Companies, Inc., an Accounting company, provide Accounting and Staffing. They were launched in 2017.
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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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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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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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$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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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.