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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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Six Sense is a Commercial Financing company. The small Ahmedabad, India-based team provides Commercial Financing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). The firm was launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gdańsk, Poland
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Siiami is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The Gdańsk, Poland-based firm offers 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Raes Associates is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2012, the team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Bion Advisors is a Business Consulting company. Based in Bengaluru, India, the firm was founded in 2019. Their services include Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delhi, India
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Business Consulting company SRP Company CA was founded in 2001. The agency provides Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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RiSiKo Consulting LLP is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. They were founded in 2014 and focus on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pasay, Philippines
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BVR CONSULTING INC., a Business Consulting company, offer Business Consulting and Accounting. They were launched in 2023.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Loyalty Accounting is a small Commercial Financing company launched in 2018. Their team specializes in Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Animakermedia, a small SEO agency, is based in Sheridan, Wyoming. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Tax Gian - Jitendra Tax Consultants, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, was established in 2001. They offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Vishal Madan & Co is a Commercial Financing company. Established in 1997, the team provides Commercial Financing and Accounting. The firm is based in New Delhi, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nimbus Consultancy is a small Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Core CPAs & Advisors, a Business Consulting company, specialize in Business Consulting and Commercial Financing. They were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Rands Tax & Business Consultants is a Market Research company. In Berwick, Australia, the team offers Market Research and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Quarec Resources Pvt. Ltd. Is an IT staff augmentation company. The Ahmedabad, India-based firm specializes in IT staff augmentation and Accounting.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Intelligent Visibility is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and offers Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Underwood, Australia
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Medi Success is an Underwood, Australia-based Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Located in Diss, England and London, England, Ratiobox is a small Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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SP-CORPORATE SZERMACH & PILCH is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company located in Wrocław, Poland. The team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Commercial Financing.
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Headquartered in Tequesta, Florida, AllianceHR is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Insurance Services & Brokers.
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Custom software development company OP CBS - Software de Comercio Exterior was established in 1994. The agency specializes in Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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KHCPA is a Commercial Financing company established in 2019. The firm offers Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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Headquartered in noida, India, SKMC Global is a Business Consulting company. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Jodhpur, India
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Launched in 2020, Affiliazion, a small social media marketing agency, is in Jodhpur, India. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Almaty, Kazakhstan
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MA Consulting is a Business Consulting company. Their small team of employees is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rendlagadda, India
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Located in Rendlagadda, India, Simply Biz is a small Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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CapitalMed Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The agency is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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VCH & ASSOCIATES LLP is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company founded in 2017. The company focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting, and is small.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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The Total CFO, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, was launched in 2018. They offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Located in Montréal, Canada, Global Assist INC. Is a Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Commercial Financing and were launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Yerevan, Armenia
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Profin LLC, an Accounting company, is located in Yerevan, Armenia. The team specializes in Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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Stellarwiz Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, was launched in 2023. They focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Geekaysys is a small Compliance Consulting company. The team offers Compliance Consulting and Corporate Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Thinking Bridge is a Finance Law company. Founded in 2019, the team provides Finance Law and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). The company is based in New Delhi, India.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Billings, MT
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Launched in 2026, AE Tax Advisors, a small Tax Law company, is in Billings, Montana. Their team provides Tax Law and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Based in Union City, New Jersey, Delegate First is a Marketing Strategy company. They provide Marketing Strategy and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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SW3 SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. Is a small Accounting company based in Lahore, Pakistan. The team offers Accounting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249HongKong, Hong Kong
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Links International is a HR Outsourcing company. They were founded in 1999, and their services include HR Outsourcing and PEO/Employee Leasing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dublin 1, Ireland
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Launched in 2019, Osservi | Payroll & Bookkeeping Services Agency in Ireland is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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See all 1 projectsMillan & Company, P.C. is a full service CPA firm in Austin, Texas. We have seven degreed accountants, and four of them are professionally designated CPAs with over forty years of combined
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stanmore, England
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CoreAdviz Accountants is a Stanmore, England-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. They offer Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Tax Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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CityTowers Property Management Inc. Is a Commercial Property Management company launched in 2007. Their team offers Commercial Property Management and Commercial Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Perinjanam, India
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Appeonix Creative Lab, a web design agency, is headquartered in Perinjanam, India. Established in 2014, the team specializes in Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southlake, TX
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Mills Wealth Advisors is a Direct Marketing company. The firm is headquartered in Southlake, Texas. Their services include Direct Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Trinity Accounting Practice is a Beverly Hills, Australia-based IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 2005, the team provides IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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Founded in 2012, Financial Planning Fort Collins is a small Fort Collins, Colorado-based Financial Advising & Planning company. Their team focuses on Financial Advising & Planning and Accounting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Business Consulting company Ellamints was founded in 2019. The agency specializes in Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO), and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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See all 1 projectsGT Procurement offers services in e-commerce platform development, email marketing, marketing automation, and SEO. Reviews highlight the company's effective project management, quick turnaround, and impressive communication skills. Clients appreciate their honesty and ability to solve issues, leading to increased website traffic and improved lead generation. Their services are well-priced, offering good value for cost.
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Accounting company FB Consultants focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning. They are based in Lahore, Pakistan and Lahore, Pakistan.
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Imperial Wisdom (Pvt) Ltd. Is a Colomo, Sri Lanka-based answering service company. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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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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$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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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.