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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 28 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting firm specializing in services including bookkeeping, tax preparation, audit services, financial reporting, and business auditing. The reviews indicate a strong reputation for professionalism, responsiveness, and tailored solutions, with 100% of feedback being positive. Clients frequently praise the firm's attention to detail and ability to exceed expectations, with notable mentions of efficient tax filing and proactive financial advisory.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 10 projectsCoCountant is an accounting services company offering expertise in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and tax filing, with a strong focus on providing tailored solutions. The reviews reflect a 100% positive sentiment, praising CoCountant’s responsiveness, reliability, and controller-level oversight. Approximately 50% of the reviews highlighted their ability to streamline processes and improve financial visibility through accurate, audit-ready reporting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Kanexy Pvt Ltd, a small Business Consulting company, is based in London, England. Their services include Business Consulting and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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SORP MANAGEMENT CONSULTING is a Business Consulting company. The team is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 18 projectsindinero is an accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and CFO support. Based on the reviews, 100% of clients express satisfaction with their responsiveness and professionalism, with frequent mentions of their effective communication and tailored financial solutions. Clients commend indinero for streamlining processes and delivering timely results, with 0% reporting any need for significant improvement.
$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TXServices provided
See all 10 projectsPacific Accounting & Business Services specializes in comprehensive accounting services, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and financial analysis. They are highly regarded, with 100% of reviews highlighting their timely delivery and excellent communication. Clients commend their efficiency and high-level attention to detail, with 83% noting their good value for cost and adaptability to client needs.
$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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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Mumbai, India
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EPITOME RESEARCH & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. The Mumbai, India-based agency offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Itasca, IL
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Integrative Systems is a midsize IT managed services company headquartered in Itasca, Illinois and Pune, India. Their services include IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Jaytron Labs is an UX company. The small Lahore, Pakistan-based team specializes in UX/UI Design and Web Development. The company was founded in 2012.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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ILRAA Data & Analytics is a big data company. Their small team of employees is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Graphic design company Smartech ABASM Information Technology was established in 2023. The firm specializes in Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 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.
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamServices provided
See all 5 projectsInnovature Consulting Company Limited offers services in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, and outbound calling. Reviews highlight their responsiveness, adaptability, and effective communication. Clients appreciate their ability to manage accounting tasks and meet deadlines, noting a good cultural fit and budget-friendly pricing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Gowakeel is a small Tax Law company launched in 2022. Their team offers Tax Law and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Singapore
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International Corporate Services Pte. Ltd. Is a Business Consulting company. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and is headquartered in Singapore.
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In New York, New York, Hive Hatch is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Yerevan, Armenia
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Confido Advisory is an Accounting company. Based in Yerevan, Armenia, their team focuses on Accounting and Corporate Law.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenland, NH
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Hunkins Real Estate Inc, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing. The firm is based in Greenland, New Hampshire.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Payco was founded in 2021. The agency specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Commercial Financing.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Rantax is a Rancho Cucamonga, California-based Tax Law company. They offer Tax Law and Business Consulting.
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Business Consulting company PJS & Co. CPAs was established in 2015. The firm specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parrish, FL
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Profit Leap Consulting, LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2023, the company is based in Parrish, Florida. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wrocanka, Poland
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Biuro Rachunkowe Wojciech Kaczmarczyk is an Accounting company. The team is based in Wrocanka, Poland, and their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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A2Z Medical Billing Services, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 2023, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Waynesboro, VA
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On Deck Marketing is a public relations agency launched in 2023. Located in Waynesboro, Virginia, the team offers Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tunis, Tunisia
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Accounting company Slim OUANES Audit & Consultancy is located in Tunis, Tunisia. They specialize in Accounting and Insurance Services & Brokers and were founded in 2001.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Eclipse Advisory is a small Business Consulting company founded in 2017. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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LBE Consulting is a Houston, Texas-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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AN CPA Auditing, an Accounting company, focus on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning. They were established in 2023.
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See all 3 projectsAlt-Industry is an international consulting company that provides comprehensive support to businesses in expanding into international markets. The main specialisation is:
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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See all 1 projectsVYAY the expense management system, a thoughtfully crafted problem solving product, for mid scale and large organizations, helps you simplify,standardize and automate the entire expenses management
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Boston, MA
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Eze Software, a custom software development firm, is based in Boston, Massachusetts and Hyderabad , India. Established in 1995, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Countsy is a midsize Accounting company headquartered in San Francisco, California. The team provides Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Windsor, CT
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Headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and Boston, Massachusetts, SS&C Technologies is a call center service. They specialize in Call Center Services and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Mansfield, MA
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HR Knowledge is an Accounting company established in 2001. The firm provides Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Vee Technologies is an AI development company located in New York, New York. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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Peliton is a HR Consulting company. Founded in 1988, the team offers HR Consulting and Accounting. The company is in Denver, Colorado.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Quito, Ecuador
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Adecco EC is a HR Consulting company. The team is located in Quito, Ecuador, and their services include HR Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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First Alliances is a HR Consulting company. The midsize Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-based team provides HR Consulting and Accounting. The agency was established in 1998.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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ICONIC Co., Ltd. Is a HR Consulting company in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. They focus on HR Consulting and Accounting and were founded in 2008.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ha Noi, Vietnam
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NIC Human Resource Consulting is an Accounting company established in 2002. Based in Ha Noi, Vietnam, the team specializes in Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Business Consulting company The Kenrich Group LLC is headquartered in New York, New York. Established in 2004, the team provides Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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NFT Consult is a HR Consulting company. They are based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and their services include HR Consulting and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Santa Rosa, CA
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Large Staffing company Staff Chex Inc, is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Their services include Staffing and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Manchester, England
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Sellick Partnership Limited - Manchester is an Accounting company. Their team is located in Manchester, England. The company specializes in Accounting and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Gaithersburg, MD
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Benepay Technologies is a HR Consulting company established in 2003. Their services include HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Edinburgh , Scotland
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Midsize Business Consulting company Chiene + Tait, is located in Edinburgh , Scotland. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Moncton, Canada
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MaxSys Staffing & Consulting, an Accounting company, was established in 1993. They offers Accounting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, Pro-edge Associates Limited is a midsize Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Hussain Farhad & Co. | Chartered Accountants is an Accounting company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They offer Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were established in 1997.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249ঢাকা, Bangladesh
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Snehasish Mahmud & Co., Chartered Accountants, a midsize Accounting company, is in ঢাকা, Bangladesh. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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HCVT is a Business Consulting company based in Los Angeles, California. They provide Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, California, EisnerAmper is a Business Consulting company. They focus on Business Consulting and Accounting and were founded in 1963.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Huntington Beach, CA
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Midsize Staffing company Mantek Solutions Inc. - IMS, is located in Huntington Beach, California. Their services include Staffing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Columbia, SC
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Established in 1991, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. Is an Accounting company. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Juan, Puerto Rico
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35.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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33.1/40.019/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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32.1/40.017/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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32/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+< $25 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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38.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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31.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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31.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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32.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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31.1/40.017/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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30.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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30.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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34.3/40.017/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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32.3/40.016.6/20 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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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28.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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28.7/40.016.4/20 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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28.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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28.1/40.013.8/20 Reviews5.7/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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33.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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32.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Vilnius, Lithuania
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31.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Accounting50% Other
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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.