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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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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHerndon, VA
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Leaf Point Solutions is a Business Consulting and Accounting company. They focus on Business Consulting and Accounting and were established in 2017. The company is based in Herndon, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBoston, MA
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Wiseiye, Inc. Is an IT managed services and Accounting company. The company is in Boston, Massachusetts. Their team specializes in IT managed services and Accounting.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHouston, TX
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Lacey Newday Consulting, LLC, a Business Consulting and Accounting company, specialize in Business Consulting and Accounting. They were launched in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Glendale, CA
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Established in 1969, Vasquez & Company LLP is a midsize Commercial Financing company based in Glendale, California. Their team specializes in Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCameron, NC
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Choose Love Solutions, LLC, a Business Consulting and Accounting company, was founded in 2015. The agency focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWilmington, NC
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Financial Forensic is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, the team provides Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerConyers, GA
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C.R.S. Bookkeeping Plus is a small Conyers, Georgia-based Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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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 - 249Cairo, Egypt
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Ahmed Mamdouh & Co. Kreston Egypt is a Commercial Financing company. Their midsize team of employees is in Cairo, Egypt. Their team specializes in Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wixom, MI
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Midsize Back Office Outsourcing company Red House Medical Billing, is in Wixom, Michigan and Southfield, Michigan. The team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBoerne, TX
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T. David Phillip CPA, PC is a small Boerne, Texas-based Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Omaha, NE
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Carson Wealth Management Group is a Commercial Financing company. In Omaha, Nebraska, their midsize team provides Commercial Financing and Accounting. The agency was launched in 1983.
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Established in 2017, Collabgenics is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Hyderabad, India and London, England, the team focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerChicago, IL
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Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company Maria Sentic, CPA was established in 2017. The firm offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lancaster, PA
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CRM consulting and SI company Cargas Systems is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They provide CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and were founded in 1988.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pasig, Philippines
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Deployed is a call center company established in 2015. The team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and Pasig, Philippines.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Enschede, Netherlands
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Eshuis Accountants en Adviseurs, a business intelligence company, was launched in 1932. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Commercial Financing and is located in Enschede,
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Commitbiz M.C. Is a branding company. Their midsize team is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Branding and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Colombo, Sri Lanka
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E-commerce development company CFO Corporate Solutions focuses on E-Commerce Development and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They are located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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BMD Consultants is a Commercial Financing company. Established in 2019, their team focuses on Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249City of London, England
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Ship Shape Resources, a PEO/Employee Leasing company, offers PEO/Employee Leasing and Accounting. The firm is located in City of London, England and Wareemba, Australia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Gaurav gada & associates is a Tax Law company. They offer Tax Law and Corporate Law and were launched in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerColumbus, OH
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Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC is a Columbus, Ohio-based Accounting and Business Valuation Services company. They offer Accounting and Business Valuation Services and were established in 2019.
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Collemi Consulting & Advisory Services, LLC is an Accounting and Business Valuation Services company. Established in 2016, the team offers Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNewburgh, NY
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Accounting and Business Valuation Services company Advent Valuation Advisors was launched in 1991. The agency specializes in Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerToronto, Canada
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Based in Toronto, Canada, Nabil Jetha CPA Professional Corporation is a small Accounting and Business Valuation Services company. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerToronto, Canada
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The P49 Agency Group (o/a), an Accounting company, is in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Metairie, LA
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Kushner LaGraize, LLC is a Business Consulting company. They are based in Metairie, Louisiana. Their team provides Business Consulting and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Blue Ash, OH
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Launched in 1990, Cassady Schiller CPAs & Advisors, a midsize Business Consulting company, is located in Blue Ash, Ohio. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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FC CONSULTING LLC is an Accounting and Business Valuation Services company. The Miami, Florida-based company was established in 2017. Their services include Accounting and Business Valuation
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Daniel Elkaim Conseil is an Accounting and Business Valuation Services company launched in 2016. In Montreal, Canada, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSydney, Australia
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Oceania Advisory, a small Accounting and Business Valuation Services company, is based in Sydney, Australia. Their services include Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Southbank, Australia
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Prime Financial Group is a Business Consulting company. They focus on Business Consulting and Accounting and are headquartered in Southbank, Australia and Cairns North, Australia.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Collab Accounting is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team is in Ahmedabad, India. The company offers Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Degree Brewing Ltd is an Accounting and Content Writing Services company. Headquartered in Ledbury, England, their team focuses on Accounting and Content Writing Services.
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Staffing company WIBPO is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team focuses on Staffing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOttawa, Canada
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Founded in 2004, Alexander Specialized Accounting Services is an Accounting company. The agency specializes in Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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Launched in 2013, Ron Rechan Financial Consultant is an Accounting and Funding & Investment company. The team provides Accounting and Funding & Investment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMarkham, Canada
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Accounting company RNK Professional Corporation is in Markham, Canada. They offer Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and were launched in 2009.
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Misic Accounting Chartered Professional Accountant is an Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning company. Established in 2017, the agency offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Shubhankar Consulting is a Dhaka, Bangladesh-based Business Consulting company. They offer Business Consulting and Accounting and were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Business Consulting company PROVEN is in London, England and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They focus on Business Consulting and Accounting and were launched in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Zionsville, IN
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GenTech Associates, Inc. Is an Accounting company founded in 2005. Located in Zionsville, Indiana, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milwaukee, WI
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Founded in 2001, TMI Consulting, LLC is a Cybersecurity company. The team specializes in Cybersecurity and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMyrtle Beach, SC
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J. Floyd Swilley Enrolled Agents, LLC is an Accounting company based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Established in 2017, BADRI Solutions is a midsize IT staff augmentation company. Their team offers IT staff augmentation and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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512Financial is a Fractional CFO Services company located in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Fractional CFO Services and Accounting.
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Streamlinerz is an answering service. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based firm was established in 2024. Their team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancernetrakona, Bangladesh
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Abu usof is a SEO services firm launched in 2019. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Impact & Scaling Strategies is a PR company in Berkeley, California. Their services include Public Relations and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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In Gilgit, Pakistan and Rawalpindi, Pakistan, ALICLOUD NEXUS SMC-PRIVATE LIMITED is a DevOps Managed Services company. The team focuses on DevOps Managed Services and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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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+$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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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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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.