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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Software development firm Collaboratives Global is located in Lahore, Pakistan. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Back Office Outsourcing and were established in 2014.
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See all 1 projectsProact CFO offers services including bookkeeping, payroll setup, and financial consulting tailored to non-profits. Reviews highlight their expertise, responsiveness, and ability to align with clients' values and objectives. Clients appreciate their efficient project execution and the depth of their financial knowledge.
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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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Established in 2014, Bordrox is an Accounting company. Located in Istanbul, Türkiye, the team provides Accounting and HR Consulting.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Castle Rock, CO
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Krieger Analytics is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The Castle Rock, Colorado-based team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Advanced Accounting Services is an Accounting company. Founded in 2015, the team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kochi, India
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DICTUMNET LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE is an Accounting company. They are based in Kochi, India and Kochi, India. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Boynton Beach, FL
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Intention Enterprises is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their team is in Boynton Beach, Florida. The company offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bridge, England
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User experience design company Shapes is located in Bridge, England. They provide UX/UI Design and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leeds, England
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Elland Accountancy LTD is an Accounting company located in Leeds, England. They offer Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and were established in 1992.
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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 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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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2020, NBK Auditing of Accounts LLC is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9ismailia, Egypt
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Mo-Accounting Services, an Accounting company, is located in ismailia, Egypt. Founded in 2000, the team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Switch2BG is an Accounting company. Their small team is in Sofia, Bulgaria. Their services include Accounting and Corporate Relocation.
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Established in 1994, Dealintax is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Tax Law.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sugar Land, TX
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Founded in 2015, Rainbolt & Co., a small Accounting company, is located in Sugar Land, Texas. Their team provides Accounting and Tax Law.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chilliwack, Canada
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Easy Flow Bookkeeping is a small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company launched in 2017. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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RST Accountants Ltd is an Accounting company. They are located in Manchester, England and have small team. They offer Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Underwood, Australia
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Tax Visory is an Underwood, Australia-based Accounting company. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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Founded in 2018, Vizttax Services Private Limited, a small Accounting company, is in New Delhi,, India. Their team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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HRExpertise is a HR Consulting company. The Melbourne, Australia-based team specializes in HR Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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Palsania Agrawal & Co. -Best CA in Raipur, a small Accounting company, is in Raipur, India. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company Numera Management LLC, is in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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Founded in 2025, OptimizeandRankWeb is a SEO company. Located in Lagos, Nigeria, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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T.A Law & Associates is an Accounting company. They are based in Karachi, Pakistan. Their team offers Accounting and Corporate Law.
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Sanjay B Singh@ Associates is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They specialize in Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were established in 2025.
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Established in 2025, Accestra Consulting is a small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Commercial Financing.
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Business Turnaround Services is a small Business Consulting company based in Sydney, Australia. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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HR Consulting company Human Resource Dimensions was established in 1991. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the team provides HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2020, Avyanco Business Setup Consultancy is a Business Consulting company. Their team offers Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Paul Hype Page is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2008, their team specializes in Business Consulting and Corporate Relocation.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Prague, Czech Republic
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Yeye Agency is a Business Consulting company launched in 2014. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Langley, Canada
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Social media marketing agency Fire Media Group is headquartered in Langley, Canada and Langley, Canada. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Air Corporate is a small Hong Kong, Hong Kong-based Direct Marketing company. Their services include Direct Marketing and Market Research.
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Neil Jesani Advisors, Inc., a small Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Sunrise, Florida. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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JustStart is a Business Consulting company. The company is based in Delhi, India. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2001, ALbabtax, a small Business Consulting company, is based in dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ikeja, Nigeria
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Founded in 2020, Sycamore NG is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The firm provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Commercial Financing.
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SKZ Chartered Certified Accountants is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning, and the firm is located in Ilford, England.
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Finage is a data analytics company. They were established in 2019, and their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Somerton, Australia
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PeopleSync is a Somerton, Australia-based social media marketing firm. Established in 2023, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing agency CloudCore focuses on Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design. They are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Al-Mawa International(OPC) Private Limited is a social media marketing company established in 2025. Located in Pune, India, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pasig, Philippines
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Staff Domain Inc. Is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gujranwala, Pakistan
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Atta Ur Rehman & Co is an Accounting company. In Gujranwala, Pakistan, their small team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning. The company was founded in 2023.
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$100,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Gurugram, India
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Oodles Technologies(ERP), an ERP consulting and SI company, is headquartered in Gurugram, India. The team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
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Paysquare Consultancy Ltd is a HR Outsourcing company. The Pimpri-Chinchwad, India-based team focuses on HR Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$25,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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See all 1 projectsManaging tax accounting efficiently requires expert guidance, whether it's for bookkeeping near me tax filing near me, or comprehensive accounting services. At Taxccount Canada Inc. connect you with
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See all 1 projectsWe support global eCommerce brands with expert accounting and bookkeeping solutions. As a trusted Accounting and Bookkeeping Company serving businesses selling across the USA, UK, EU, and other
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Surat, India
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Storetopper - Digital Marketing Company (SEO, ASO, SMO) Services is a small Surat, India-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Advertising.
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Ktax and Accounting is a small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company launched in 2022. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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FuturePro Global Outsourcing Pvt. Ltd. Is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. They were launched in 2015 and provide Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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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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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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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 / 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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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.