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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 38 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 21 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Launched in 1977, Yaremchuk & Annicchiarico LLP , a small Accounting company, is located in Edmonton, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Business Consulting company TManagement is in Atlanta, Georgia. They specialize in Business Consulting and Accounting and were founded in 2005.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Quality Auditing LLC is an Accounting company launched in 2012. The team provides Accounting and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portage, IN
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Ascend Practice Management is a Business Consulting company. Established in 1996, the firm provides Business Consulting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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MPS Executive Suite is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The small Vancouver, Canada-based team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Event Management. The company was established in 1981.
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Established in 2017, Federal Pension Advisors, a small Financial Advising & Planning company, is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their services include Financial Advising & Planning and
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Beverly Hills, CA
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See all 1 projectsCitrin Cooperman is founded by Niles Citrin and Joel Cooperman and sets up shop in a two bedroom apartment in New York City. Over the next two decades, six firms joined and Citrin Cooperman moves
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See all 4 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Northbrook, IL
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See all 1 projectsFirst Insurance Funding offers reliable and cost-effective financing solutions for insurance premiums, allowing agents to quote online and provide manageable payment terms for clients. Feedback highlights successful client retention and strong value for cost, though some reviews suggest improvements in online support for better transaction handling.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Conway, AR
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See all 1 projectsThe Mackey Firm offers comprehensive financial management services, including payroll, tax filings, investments, and retirement plans. The overall feedback from reviews highlights the firm's thoroughness, efficiency, and excellent communication, resulting in streamlined processes and accurate, timely deliverables. Clients particularly appreciate the firm's quick response and high-quality service.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10,000+New York, NY
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Genpact is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team is in New York, New York and specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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G&A Partners, a Recruiting company, is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and Riverside, California. They offer Recruiting and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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The Custom Group of Companies is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 1986, the agency focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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Recruiting company Thrivas Staffing Agency is based in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2000, the team provides Recruiting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPhiladelphia, PA
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AJ Moore Consulting Corp is an Accounting company. The small Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based team provides Accounting and Business Consulting. The firm was founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, AL
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Launched in 1996, WAC Solution Partners, a midsize Accounting company, is located in Birmingham, Alabama. Their team specializes in Accounting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Annapolis, MD
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The Squires Group, an Accounting company, was founded in 1995. The company focuses on Accounting and ERP consulting and SI, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newark, DE
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In Newark, Delaware, Integrity Staffing Solutions is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lake in the Hills, IL
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Headquartered in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, Flexible Staffing Services, Inc. Is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They provide Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Elgin, IL
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Midsize Business Consulting company IA Business Advisors, is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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Accounting company Apex Group of Companies offers Accounting and Contract Manufacturing. They are in Houston, Texas.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Founded in 1997, ManpowerGroup - Malaysia is a midsize Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHonolulu, HI
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Accounting company Financial Planning Hawaii is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHonolulu, HI
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Launched in 2009, Diamond Head Financial Advisors is an Accounting and Business Consulting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMadison, WI
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Consulting Services Tax & Accounting is an Accounting and Business Consulting company launched in 1969. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ħal Luqa, Malta
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Shireburn Software Ltd is an Accounting company. The Ħal Luqa, Malta-based firm provides Accounting and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birkirkara, Malta
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Grant Thornton Malta, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Birkirkara, Malta. The team specializes in Accounting and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tiranë, Albania
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IMB is an Accounting company in Tiranë, Albania. The team provides Accounting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Skopje, North Macedonia
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Launched in 2010, Polar Cape is a midsize Accounting company. Their team focuses on Accounting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Providencia, Chile
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TeamWork Chile is a midsize Providencia, Chile-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Taguatinga, Brasilia, Brazil
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Voga Serviços de Contabilidade, a Business Consulting company, is located in Taguatinga, Brasilia, Brazil. They specialize in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLeipzig, Germany
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Baumgarth Consulting is an Accounting company. They were established in 2017, and their services include Accounting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSt. Petersburg, FL
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David Mitchell Snyder, CPA is an Accounting and Business Consulting company established in 2018. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDetroit, MI
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Simplicity Financial Services is an Accounting and Business Consulting company. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and are in Detroit, Michigan.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2007, Wander CPA, a small Accounting and Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAlexandria, VA
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CarterHutchings, LLC is an Accounting and Business Consulting company. They are located in Alexandria, Virginia and have small team. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerTampa, FL
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Established in 2002, Lara & Weidman Forensic CPA's, PA is a small Accounting and Business Consulting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Kamdar Desai & Patel Chartered Accountants is an Accounting company. The Mumbai, India-based agency was founded in 1955. Their services include Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Budapest, Hungary
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MAX & FUTURE KFT. Is a Budapest, Hungary-based phone answering service. Launched in 1998, the team focuses on Call Center Services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMumbai, India
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Gizmosys Solutions is a small Accounting and HR Outsourcing company in Mumbai, India. The team specializes in Accounting and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLuton, England
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Peter Rayney Tax Consulting Ltd is a small Luton, England-based Accounting and Business Consulting company. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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OFISIS is an ERP consulting and SI company. They offer ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development and were founded in 1982.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Medellín, Colombia
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Praxedes Midasoft Group is a midsize Medellín, Colombia-based ERP consulting and SI company. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Launched in 2009, Accelerated Growth is a Commercial Financing company. The midsize team offers Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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Headfarmer, LLC, a Business Consulting company, focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting. The agency is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Empire Valuation Consultants is a Commercial Financing company. They are based in New York, New York and have midsize team. They offer Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Norfolk, VA
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Chitra Productions LLC , an IT managed services company, is based in Norfolk, Virginia. Launched in 2008, the team provides IT managed services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rockville, MD
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Destiny Management Services, LLC is an Accounting company. Established in 1996, the team offers Accounting and Custom Software Development. The agency is in Rockville, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Landover, MD
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IT strategy consulting company eScience & Technology Solutions, Inc. (eSTS) was established in 2006. The team offers IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLanham, MD
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Tenille Moon is an Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Located in Lanham, Maryland, their team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSouthfield, MI
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Wow Tax & Advisory Service is an Accounting company. Their small team of employees is in Southfield, Michigan. Their team focuses on Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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28.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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27.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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26.9/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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33.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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26.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrow, HA1 1PD, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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28.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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26.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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28.5/40.015.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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29.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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26/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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25.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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25.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience4/10 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.