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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 distinguished accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and business auditing. With a high client satisfaction rate, approximately 90% of reviews highlight their problem-solving capabilities, responsiveness, and thorough approach. Clients commend their cost-effective services and ability to meet deadlines, although some note room for improvement in communication efficiency.
Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 20 projectsIndinero is a comprehensive accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and fractional CFO services. Reviews indicate high satisfaction, emphasizing their responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to simplify complex financial tasks. A significant 100% of reviewers praise their project management skills, communication, and the tangible financial insights provided, with no notable areas for improvement identified.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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DANP Global Pvt. Ltd. Is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company located in Ahmedabad, India. They focus on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Accounting company ASKUS CONSULTANS LLP is headquartered in Delhi, India. The team focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Services provided
See all 3 projectsWatter 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 by the
Read more$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, CanadaServices provided
See all 10 projectsZenbooks is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praise their responsiveness and knowledge in managing financial tasks, and many highlight their excellent project management and alignment with clients' needs. Clients also appreciate Zenbooks' timeliness, professionalism, and value for cost.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is an accounting services firm offering comprehensive solutions such as bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and financial advisory. The reviews highlight their consistent, reliable service delivery and clear communication, with 100% of reviewers emphasizing timely compliance with statutory deadlines and effective project management. Clients appreciate their focus on providing actionable financial insights and proactive tax planning.
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Enterprise Tax Service is a small Accounting company founded in 2020. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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MG Madrid & Company is a Business Consulting and Accounting company. They are based in Makati City, Philippines, and their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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HUSSAIN ALSHEMSI CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company, was established in 2007. The firm offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and
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Algho's Experts Accounting is a small Novi, Michigan-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999
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ADSS Global is a midsize Accounting company. They offer Accounting and ERP consulting and SI and were launched in 1980.
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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.
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Morden, England
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ACCOTAX - Chartered Accountants in London & Tax Consultants is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company. Their team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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The A Team is a New York, New York-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company. They offer Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, NETMARK is an Accounting and Business Valuation Services company. Founded in 2015, the team provides Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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See all 3 projectsCDA Accounting And Bookkeeping Services LLC provides a comprehensive range of accounting and financial services, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and audit services. Clients consistently praise their expertise, professionalism, and ability to enhance financial management and decision-making processes. The firm is noted for its qualified staff and effective handling of financial transactions, resulting in increased efficiency and improved business operations.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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Accounting company SS360 - Business Services was founded in 2020. The agency provides Accounting and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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HR Wise llc is an Accounting company. Established in 2008, the firm focuses on Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsRMG Consulting provides comprehensive services including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, tax preparation and planning, and legal support. The reviews highlight their exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and commitment to delivering measurable outcomes, such as maintaining a reconciliation accuracy rate of over 98% and reducing tax liabilities by 10%. Clients consistently praise their professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to cost efficiency.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenslopes, Australia
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Accounting company Austral Accountants was launched in 2012. The team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and is in Greenslopes, Australia and Brisbane City, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vilnius, Lithuania
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See all 1 projectsEasystaff offers bookkeeping and financial reporting services, focusing on efficient and legal payment processes for remote teams. Clients consistently praise Easystaff for their prompt response times, streamlined online tools, and automated payment systems, which enhance overall efficiency and reduce administrative burdens. The company's fixed commission structure and dedicated support contribute to a smooth and fast transaction experience.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Accounting company Accounting Heroes specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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E&A CFO Group is an Accounting company. They are in St. Louis, Missouri. Their team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Brad Smith, CPA, LLC is an Accounting company. The company is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Woburn, MA
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Analytix Finance & Accounting is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company launched in 2006. The team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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Qetax Corporation is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO), and the firm is in and Berlin, Germany.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Taguig, Philippines
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Proseso Consulting is a small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company founded in 2019. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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WISEWEL LLC is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company established in 2020. Their team focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Accountz LLC is an Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company established in 2023. The company offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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See all 2 projectsLedgerAce Consulting LLP provides a range of accounting services, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and the preparation of financial statements. Reviews highlight their efficiency, timely delivery, and strong work ethics. Clients appreciate their commitment to quality and responsiveness, making them a reliable partner for outsourcing accounting tasks.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lalitpur, Nepal
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Tigg is a small cloud consulting & SI and Accounting company. Established in 2019, the team offers cloud consulting & SI and Accounting.
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AURIGA ACCOUNTING PRIVATE LIMITED is a Business Consulting and Accounting company. The team is in New Delhi, India, and their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Ceptrum is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company established in 2021. The small team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Preston, Australia
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Float Accounting is an Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and BI & big data consulting & SI and were launched in 2021. The agency is in Preston, Australia and Melbourne, Australia.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Cumming, GA
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KAELVEN CONSULTANCY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED is an Accounting company. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Winnipeg, Canada
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Cayde Accounting & Tax is an Accounting company founded in 2020. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada and Calgary, Canada, the team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Based in Sheridan, Wyoming, Books At Ease is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company. The team focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Black & White Creative is a small Advertising company headquartered in Reedsville, West Virginia. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Business Link UAE, an Accounting company, was established in 1996. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting and is based in دبي, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Small Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company Penny Software, is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hawkinsville, GA
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Founded in 2026, TrueSouth Accounting is a small Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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XMI, a midsize Accounting company, is located in Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Accounting and HR Consulting.
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Exco A²A Polska is an Accounting company founded in 1999. Based in Warszawa, Poland and Kraków, Poland, the team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Legal Salaah is an Accounting company. They are in Delhi, India and have small team. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Acuvat Auditing is an Accounting company. The firm is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49West Leederville, Australia
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Accounting company Insight Advisory Group was established in 1990. Located in West Leederville, Australia, the team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
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Galaxy integrated corporate solution is an Accounting company. The Sheung Wan, Hong Kong-based agency was established in 2020. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tucson, AZ
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Founded in 2019, MOD Ventures LLC is an Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Finace Consultancy, an Accounting company, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They specialize in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49North New Hyde Park, NY
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Located in North New Hyde Park, New York, Smart QuickBooks Cloud Hosting Solutions is a small Accounting and cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides Accounting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Bogotá, Colombia
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Crowe Co S.A.S. (Colombia) was launched in 1995. The team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Ayam Groups is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Translation.
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See all 1 projectsThustt Accounting provides comprehensive services including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. Client reviews highlight their efficient and timely project management, pocket-friendly pricing, and prompt responsiveness. Overall, Thustt Accounting is praised for updating and balancing financial books, facilitating easier tax filing for businesses.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Risians Accounting & Auditing Firm in Dubai, an Accounting company, is headquartered in دبي, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Ahlawat & Associates is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Commercial Financing and are in New Delhi, India and Mumbai, India.
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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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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$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+$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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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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.