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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nether Poppleton, England
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Based in Nether Poppleton, England, Inglis Chartered Accountants is an Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Funding & Investment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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BFerguson + Associates Inc. Is a Toronto, Canada-based Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and Litigation Support Services.
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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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PPS Financial Modelling is a London, England-based Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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LitAcc is an Accounting company. The Manchester, England-based firm was launched in 2016. Their services include Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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OverDrive Accounting Services, LLC. Is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and were established in 2022. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Snellville, GA
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Launched in 2018, Gwinnett Business Consultants, LLC is an Accounting company. The small team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, RI
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Accounting company Ford & Messere, Inc. Is in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. They specialize in Accounting and Business 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Riverton, UT
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Foundation Accounting & Consulting is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting, and the company is headquartered in Riverton, Utah.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, CO
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Providence Financial Insurance & Tax Services LLC is a small Aurora, Colorado-based Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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See all 1 projectsAlexander Accountants, CPAs is a professional accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, financial advisory, and business structuring for tax savings. The overall feedback from their reviews is highly positive, with 100% of reviewers praising their accurate deliverables, effective communication, and substantial tax savings, resulting in financial benefits like $15,000 in tax savings.
$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NHServices provided
See all 22 projectsAppletree Business Services is a professional accounting firm offering a wide range of services including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, expertise, and alignment with client values, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their effective project management and ability to meet client needs. Their team is noted for delivering timely, accurate financial solutions and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Naail & Co Ltd is an Accounting company founded in 2010. The firm specializes in Accounting and Fractional CFO Services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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AccountsPro is an Accounting company. The team is headquartered in London, England, and their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Brio Accounting LLC, an Accounting company, was founded in 2017. The agency focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO), and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9United Kingdom, Scotland
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A3L Virtual Assistants Ltd. Is an Accounting company. They were launched in 2020, and their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$100,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Rehmanabad, Pakistan
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PMTAC Private Limited, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Rehmanabad, Pakistan. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Custom Software Development.
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$100,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2010, FMCA is a Commercial Financing company. The agency offers Commercial Financing and Accounting, and is midsize.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Pasig, Philippines
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Agility Staffing Services LLC is a Pasig, Philippines-based Accounting company. Established in 2022, the team provides Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249JAKARTA SELATAN, Indonesia
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PT. JCSS Management Consulting, a Business Consulting company, is located in JAKARTA SELATAN, Indonesia and JAKARTA SELATAN, Indonesia. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ashewa Smart ERP Software, a midsize web development firm, is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Their services include Web Development and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company SAS KPO Services is in London, England and Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Commercial Financing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249
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HFH Accountants is a Commercial Financing company. The team specializes in Commercial Financing and Accounting and is based in Luton, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pune, India
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Microdata is a midsize web development firm. They focus on Web Development and Blockchain and were established in 2012.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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AFDAL SETUP is a Market Research company established in 2021. The midsize team provides Market Research and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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Maksim Consultant Group is a Business Consulting company launched in 2000. The agency offers Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Fort Lauderdale, FL
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IT strategy consulting company Alliance Global Solutions focuses on IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation. They were launched in 2017.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Lingo Translation in Dubai is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Translation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bhiwadi, India
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Launched in 2020, GTS Consultant India is a midsize app development company. Their services include Mobile App Development and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Answering service Archers Contact Solutions was launched in 2011. The firm focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing, and is midsize.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chennai, India
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Marssigma is a big data analytics company. They are headquartered in Chennai, India. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Application Testing.
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Dga global is a midsize Gurgaon, India-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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India BPO Services (Arrow Computers) is a midsize answering service company located in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Thinkbizme is a PR agency. Launched in 2020, their team provides Public Relations and Application Management & Support.
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Midsize Digital Strategy company Vandalay Business Solutions, is headquartered in Kochi, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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UHY Centra Management Associates (Chartered Accountants) is a midsize Accounting company in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka. The team focuses on Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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CPCGR is a Washington, District of Columbia-based call center company. They provide Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Linton Hall, VA
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Books On Time is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2019, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Dawgen Global is an Accounting company. Launched in 2002, their team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Whitehat Recoverie is an Accounting company launched in 2021. Their team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pantheeramkavu, India
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Tass & Hamjit Financial Advisory is a Commercial Financing company. They were founded in 2016 and offer Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fairfax, VA
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In Fairfax, Virginia, Fiscal Wealth Partners is an Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Quezon City, Philippines
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CF Outsourcing Solutions is a call center. They were founded in 2022 and specialize in Call Center Services and Accounting.
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Accio Finance is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Lucknow, India, the team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boulder, CO
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CareSolution MBS, a Business Consulting company, is located in Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Paramount Zone LLC is a Business Consulting company. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based company was launched in 2023. Their team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Richmond, KY
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Back Office Outsourcing company USMedBill was founded in 2023. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing and is in Richmond, Kentucky.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Spera Management Pte. Ltd., an Accounting company, was founded in 2016. They offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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Social media marketing firm Clear Nexus specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They are located in Sarasota, Florida.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Discover Software is a midsize custom software development company launched in 2019. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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TRAK & ASSOCIATES is an Accounting company. The Hyderabad, India-based team focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249london, England
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Crypto Tax Accountant focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Commercial Financing. They were founded in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Accounting company Anil Salam Idris & Co. Chartered Accountants is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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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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31.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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$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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38/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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34/40.019.6/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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.