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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NYServices provided
See all 31 projects1-800Accountant is a professional firm specializing in accounting services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients praised their responsiveness, with 75% noting their friendliness and on-time delivery. Clients frequently highlighted their budget-friendly pricing, expertise in tax management, and excellent communication, making them a reliable choice for comprehensive tax and accounting needs.
Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NYServices provided
See all 35 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and audit services. Across numerous reviews, clients commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver timely and accurate services. Notably, 100% of reviewers highlight their effective communication and problem-solving skills, while around 85% mention their ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, contributing to substantial financial savings.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 12 projectsCoCountant is a proficient accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Across all reviews, clients commend their responsiveness and high-quality service, with 100% of reviewers noting timely deliverables and their ability to adapt to client needs. Key strengths include their comprehensive bookkeeping services and audit-ready financial statement preparation, while an area for improvement is more proactive data visualization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Financial Consulting company Oblique Consult is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team offers Financial Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Slough, England
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PKPI Chartered Accountants is a small Slough, England-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 20 projectsIndinero is an accounting services firm offering a range of solutions, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and fractional CFO services. The company's reviews highlight their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex financial processes. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their efficient communication and financial reporting capabilities. Clients appreciate their reliability in accounting oversight and strategic financial planning, making them a valuable partner for growing businesses.
$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Services provided
See all 3 projects<p>Watter CPA is your trusted partner in accounting and advisory services. Located in Rockville, Maryland, we have been serving clients across various industries since 1988. Our firm, founded
Read more$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, CanadaServices provided
See all 10 projectsZenbooks is a comprehensive accounting services company specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial advisory, and CPA services. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, knowledge, and alignment with client values, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their professionalism and timely delivery. Some clients mentioned a need for improved project tracking and more tailored pricing solutions.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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Globus Prosourcing, an Accounting company, was established in 2024. In Surry Hills, Australia, the team specializes in Accounting and Fractional CFO Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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DHONA COMPUSOFT, an ERP consulting and SI company, provide ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development. They were launched in 1991.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNorth Sydney, Australia
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Growth Prof, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company, was founded in 2017. They provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNew Delhi, India
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CA Sonia Gupta is a New Delhi, India-based Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Low Moor, England
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Singularity is a midsize Financial Advising & Planning company. Launched in 2015, the team provides Financial Advising & Planning and Financial Consulting.
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 2 projectsTalent Formula is an accounting services firm that specializes in talent acquisition and management for industry-specific needs, including financial analysts and accountants. They have been praised for their efficient recruitment process and cultural alignment, contributing to a 100% positive feedback rate for their support in business growth and team integration.
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See all 3 projectsClarity Tax Group & CPA's is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. The reviews reflect 100% positive feedback, highlighting their timely and accurate service delivery. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and professionalism, with 50% mentioning the ease of maintaining bookkeeping records and tax information.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is a professional accounting services firm offering comprehensive solutions such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and business auditing. The reviews indicate a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and clear communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their impressive project management and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their proactive approach to financial statement preparation and tax planning.
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Payday, Title and Installment Loans is a Commercial Financing and Accounting company. Their small team is in Laredo, Texas. Their services include Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bhilai, India
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Virtual Clone is a Bhilai, India-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. They focus on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting and were founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Services provided
See all 1 projectsAlexander Accountants, CPAs is a professional accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, financial advisory, and business structuring for tax savings. The overall feedback from their reviews is highly positive, with 100% of reviewers praising their accurate deliverables, effective communication, and substantial tax savings, resulting in financial benefits like $15,000 in tax savings.
$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NHServices provided
See all 22 projectsAppletree Business Services is a comprehensive accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and financial analysis. Across all reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism and responsiveness, with particular emphasis on the cohesive team dynamic and personalized financial advisory. Many clients also appreciate their ability to handle transitions smoothly, ensuring financial clarity and efficiency.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Little Rock, AR
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Axiom World is a midsize business intelligence company. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI and were launched in 2014.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Accounting company Rudra Consultancy is headquartered in. The team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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Established in 2019, Vizva Consultancy Services is a software development firm. The firm focuses on Custom Software Development and Accounting, and is midsize.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Recruitment Process Outsourcing company Qodoro focuses on Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Staffing. They were established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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Established in 2008, eTaxMentor is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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People Foco Agency Ltd is an Accounting company founded in 2015. The small team specializes in Accounting and Staffing.
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Ontracare Business Services is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. In Karachi, Pakistan, their team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chennai, India
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Manyvin Auditor Office is a Chennai, India-based Funding & Investment company. Their services include Funding & Investment and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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Established in 2019, ODEON msc - A TTC brand is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2013, Gulf Bridge is a small Accounting company headquartered in دبي, United Arab Emirates. Their team specializes in Accounting and HR Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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FinApt Group is an Accounting company. The firm is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Panchkula, India
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Fintaco Consultants Private Limited is an Accounting company. The agency is based in Panchkula, India. Their team focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Le Vamos, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2001. They provides Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Freelanz Management Services, an Accounting company, was established in 2022. The agency offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO), and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Huntingdon Valley, PA
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Magid Financial Services is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and is in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania.
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Reale Accounting is in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Small Accounting company B.B. Mathur & Company, is headquartered in New Delhi, India and Faridabad, India. The team specializes in Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Accounting company Accounto is located in Dublin, Ireland. They provide Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Canton, GA
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Business Consulting company JDC Consultancy is headquartered in Canton, Georgia. The team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lincoln, England
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Integrity Software is an ERP consulting and SI company. Their small team is located in Lincoln, England. Their team offers ERP consulting and SI and Accounting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Arnifi Corporate Services Providers LLC is a Business Consulting company. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based company focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$250,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Lisboa, Portugal
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Altice Empresas is a Customer Service Outsourcing company based in Lisboa, Portugal. Launched in 1990, the team specializes in Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Infra Export Business Lead is a Business Consulting company. Launched in 2018, the firm specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Hanoi, Vietnam
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Accounting company Expertrans BPO was founded in 2005. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting and is located in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Hamilton, Bermuda
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Financial Advising & Planning company Apex Group is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Launched in 2003, the team specializes in Financial Advising & Planning and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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EIBCL is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Launched in 2018, Rhythmic Financial LLC is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Located in Dublin, Ireland and Galway, Ireland, Everyday Accountancy Services is a small Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Cloud Accounting Inc is an Accounting company. Founded in 2016, the firm provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2017, Trust Accounts Management is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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QMK Consulting, LLC. Is an Accounting company. The New York, New York-based company was established in 2021. Their services include Accounting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Ladera Ranch, CA
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Small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Zeroed-In Consulting, LLP, is located in Ladera Ranch, California. The team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Founded in 2022, WW Finance is an Accounting company. In Warszawa, Poland and Warszawa, Poland, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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JG Advisory & CPA, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, was founded in 2020. The company provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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Accounting company Karwa Financial Consultancy Services LLP is in Hyderabad, India. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Numernaut Professional Corporation is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting, and the firm is in Toronto, Canada.
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Ramconsultant is an Uniondale, New York-based Accounting company. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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Bhimjiyani & Associates Chartered Accountants is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting and were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ryde, Australia
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Taxara Accounting Service is an Accounting company. Founded in 2020, their team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Based in Sutton, London, England, Optimyze Finance Llp is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company CW Business Advisory Services was founded in 2018. The company provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting, and is small.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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34.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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$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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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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27.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 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.