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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 37 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is a comprehensive accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and audit services. With a strong focus on timely delivery and problem-solving, 100% of reviewers commend their effective communication and professionalism. While a small percentage note communication could improve, clients overwhelmingly appreciate their proactive and detailed approach to complex financial needs.
$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Yerevan, Armenia
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Instigate Consulting is a public relations company. Founded in 2014, their team offers Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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Located in Indore, India, Task Source is a web design agency. Established in 2020, the team provides Web Design and Graphic Design.
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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 / hr50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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Based in Wilmington, Delaware, Glocal Accounting is a big data company. Established in 2007, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Vigor Accounting & Consultancy is a Commercial Financing company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2016, the team focuses on Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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DgTx, an Accounting company, was established in 2010. The firm focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning, and is midsize.
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AGIC is a Market Research company. Their team is in TBILISI, Georgia. The agency offers Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Based in Toronto, Canada, ICON Property Management is a Business Consulting company. They offer Business Consulting and Commercial Financing and were founded in 1995.
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chișinău, Moldova
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Staffing company Association of Recruitment Agencies was launched in 2008. The agency provides Staffing and Accounting.
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Back Office Outsourcing company Real Orange Accounting specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They were established in 2022.
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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 professional accounting firm offering a wide range of services including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, expertise, and alignment with client values, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their effective project management and ability to meet client needs. Their team is noted for delivering timely, accurate financial solutions and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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See all 1 projectsMicrosoft Dynamics Business Central/NAV delivers industry-specific functionality and multi-language and multi-site capabilities. Its integrated development environment enables customizations with
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Pasig, Philippines
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Out Force is an Accounting company. Launched in 2019, the team offers Accounting and Architectural Design. The firm is in Pasig, Philippines.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLafayette, LA
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Premier Laser Engraving is an Accounting company. Launched in 2021, the team provides Accounting and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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In Nairobi, Kenya, Avertis Solutions Ltd is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Wakefield, MA
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Vestmark is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Their team specializes in Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Ha Noi, Vietnam
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Grant Thornton Vietnam is a Business Consulting company. They focus on Business Consulting and Accounting and were founded in 1993.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Frisco, TX
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Dynamic Global Staffing is a midsize IT managed services company launched in 2007. Their team offers IT managed services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dublin 4, Ireland
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Morgan McKinley, an Accounting company, was launched in 1988. The midsize team provides Accounting and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Birmingham, AL
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Matrix Resources Inc. Is a HR Consulting company. Established in 1983, their team focuses on HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dublin, Ireland
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Established in 1995, FMI Field Management Ireland, a midsize answering service, is based in Dublin, Ireland. Their services include Call Center Services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Guadalajara, Mexico
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Asyse Consultores en Recursos Humanos is an Accounting company. The Guadalajara, Mexico-based company was established in 2004. Their team offers Accounting and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Mumbai, India
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Business Consulting company TRC Corporate Consulting Pvt Ltd specializes in Business Consulting and HR Consulting. They are located in Mumbai, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Plantation, FL
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Contax360 BPO Solutions, Inc. Is an Accounting company. Their midsize team is based in Plantation, Florida and specializes in Accounting and Call Center Services. The company was established in
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Lutz, FL
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Wittenberg Weiner Consulting LLC - Global is a Business Consulting company. The Lutz, Florida-based company specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Shanghai, China
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Sheng Ye Capital is a big data company. Established in 2016, the company focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Jose, CA
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Global Upside, an Accounting company, was launched in 1999. The firm provides Accounting and Business Consulting, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bangkok, Thailand
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Baker Tilly Thailand is an Accounting company in Bangkok, Thailand. They offer Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and were founded in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Oak Brook, IL
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Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, E78 Partners is a Financial Advising & Planning company. The team specializes in Financial Advising & Planning and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Washington, DC
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Midsize Accounting company Compass Lexecon, is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The team specializes in Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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Midsize Accounting company Nexia Australia, is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Midsize Recruitment Process Outsourcing company Trilogy, is headquartered in Giza, Egypt. Their services include Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Dailyfiling is a Jaipur, India-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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Established in 2010, Diamond Lead Associates, a small HR Outsourcing company, is in Chennai, India. Their team focuses on HR Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2009, HM Corporate Services is a Business Consulting company. The agency specializes in Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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Established in 2020, The Tax Planet is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Standard Auditors is an Accounting company. Founded in 1998, the agency is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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THE INFINITY GROUP is a Business Consulting company launched in 2019. Located in London, England, the team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Capital International Group is a Business Consulting company. They are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and have small team. They provide Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Harbins is an ERP consulting and SI company. They provide ERP consulting and SI and Accounting and were launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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IC Digital - IC&Partners Poland S.A. Is a small Warszawa, Poland-based graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Glenwood, Australia
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Dial Tax, an Accounting company, was founded in 2002. The agency provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company SVT Advisors Pvt. Ltd. Was founded in 2020. The small team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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CPA Plus, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, is based in Ottawa, Canada and Ottawa, Canada. They offer Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting and were founded in 2015.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2017, Brecken Business Solutions is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Sedalia, Colorado and Fort Myers, Florida, the team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2017, Impactful Commerce LLC is a Conversion Optimization company. The firm provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Wages Canada Inc is a Business Consulting company founded in 2019. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing and is headquartered in Cambridge, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clifton, NJ
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Business Loan Warrior is a small Accounting company headquartered in Clifton, New Jersey. The team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Lake Forest, IL
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Elite Consulting, P.C., a Tax Law company, was established in 2016. Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, the team focuses on Tax Law and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cerritos, CA
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Libre Tax Service is an Accounting company. The Cerritos, California-based team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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See all 1 projectsWorkerMan provides outsourcing and staffing services, notably assisting with the development of audiobooks using text-to-speech AI technology. Feedback highlights their efficient and effective onboarding process, adaptability, and responsiveness to client needs. Clients appreciate their value for cost and commitment to continuous improvement, although some noted challenges with understanding candidate backgrounds.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Numeracy Accounting Solutions is a Mississauga, Canada-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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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 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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32.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 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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33.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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28/40.013.6/20 Reviews5.7/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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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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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.