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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NYServices provided
See all 31 projects1-800Accountant is a professional firm specializing in accounting services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients praised their responsiveness, with 75% noting their friendliness and on-time delivery. Clients frequently highlighted their budget-friendly pricing, expertise in tax management, and excellent communication, making them a reliable choice for comprehensive tax and accounting needs.
Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NYServices provided
See all 35 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and audit services. Across numerous reviews, clients commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver timely and accurate services. Notably, 100% of reviewers highlight their effective communication and problem-solving skills, while around 85% mention their ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, contributing to substantial financial savings.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 12 projectsCoCountant is a proficient accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Across all reviews, clients commend their responsiveness and high-quality service, with 100% of reviewers noting timely deliverables and their ability to adapt to client needs. Key strengths include their comprehensive bookkeeping services and audit-ready financial statement preparation, while an area for improvement is more proactive data visualization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hamburg, Germany
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Established in 2019, White Label Advisory is an IT strategy consulting company. The company provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI, and is small.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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In Ahmedabad, India, Harbour is a midsize custom software development company. The team offers Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 20 projectsIndinero is an accounting services firm offering a range of solutions, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and fractional CFO services. The company's reviews highlight their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex financial processes. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their efficient communication and financial reporting capabilities. Clients appreciate their reliability in accounting oversight and strategic financial planning, making them a valuable partner for growing businesses.
$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Services provided
See all 3 projects<p>Watter CPA is your trusted partner in accounting and advisory services. Located in Rockville, Maryland, we have been serving clients across various industries since 1988. Our firm, founded
Read more$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, CanadaServices provided
See all 10 projectsZenbooks is a comprehensive accounting services company specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial advisory, and CPA services. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, knowledge, and alignment with client values, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their professionalism and timely delivery. Some clients mentioned a need for improved project tracking and more tailored pricing solutions.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sofia, Bulgaria
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Virtual Affairs is an UX design agency. Based in Sofia, Bulgaria and Amsterdam, Netherlands, their midsize team specializes in UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development. The agency was founded in
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Genesis Zeal Multi Solution is a custom software development firm. The team provides Custom Software Development and HR Consulting, and the firm is located in Noida, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHouston, TX
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Small Business Innovation Consulting is a Business Consulting company launched in 2014. The team offers Business Consulting and Accounting and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSan Antonio, TX
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My HR Consulting is a HR Consulting company. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the firm offers HR Consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Thrive Communities is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. Located in Seattle, Washington, the company specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 2 projectsTalent Formula is an accounting services firm that specializes in talent acquisition and management for industry-specific needs, including financial analysts and accountants. They have been praised for their efficient recruitment process and cultural alignment, contributing to a 100% positive feedback rate for their support in business growth and team integration.
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See all 3 projectsClarity Tax Group & CPA's is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. The reviews reflect 100% positive feedback, highlighting their timely and accurate service delivery. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and professionalism, with 50% mentioning the ease of maintaining bookkeeping records and tax information.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is a professional accounting services firm offering comprehensive solutions such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and business auditing. The reviews indicate a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and clear communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their impressive project management and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their proactive approach to financial statement preparation and tax planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Perth, Australia
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Supporting Enterprises, a telephone answering service, was founded in 2008. The team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Federal Way, WA
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Commercial Property Management company Targa Real Estate Services, Inc. Is located in Federal Way, Washington. They offer Commercial Property Management and Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Services provided
See all 1 projectsAlexander Accountants, CPAs is a professional accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, financial advisory, and business structuring for tax savings. The overall feedback from their reviews is highly positive, with 100% of reviewers praising their accurate deliverables, effective communication, and substantial tax savings, resulting in financial benefits like $15,000 in tax savings.
$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NHServices provided
See all 22 projectsAppletree Business Services is a comprehensive accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and financial analysis. Across all reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism and responsiveness, with particular emphasis on the cohesive team dynamic and personalized financial advisory. Many clients also appreciate their ability to handle transitions smoothly, ensuring financial clarity and efficiency.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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Commercial Property Management company SUHRCO Management, Inc. Was founded in 1998. The firm focuses on Commercial Property Management and Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fargo, ND
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Razor Consulting Solutions, a Back Office Outsourcing company, provides Back Office Outsourcing and Custom Software Development. The agency is in Fargo, North Dakota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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In Warszawa, Poland, SSW Pragmatic Solutions is a Corporate Law company. The team specializes in Corporate Law and Bankruptcy Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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SRS Business Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. Is a Hyderabad, India-based Business Consulting company. Launched in 2002, the team focuses on Business Consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Madhapur, India
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In Madhapur, India, JSS Pro is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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Jack Jaffa & Associates is a Commercial Development company. The team is based in Brooklyn, New York, and their services include Commercial Development and Commercial Property Management.
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Founded in 1991, ALTIOS International is a PEO/Employee Leasing company. The firm specializes in PEO/Employee Leasing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Taguig, Philippines
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Launched in 2018, C9 Staff, a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company, is headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye and Seattle, Washington. Their team provides Back Office Outsourcing and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reston, VA
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NeoSystems LLC is a Staffing company. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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Tytrix, Inc. Is a Content Marketing company. The Dover, Delaware-based team specializes in Content Marketing and Content Writing Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Billings, MT
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Established in 2018, Dakota Wealth Management is a midsize Billings, Montana-based Commercial Financing company. Their services include Commercial Financing and Funding & Investment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Memphis, TN
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Mercer Capital is a Business Valuation Services company. Established in 1982, their team specializes in Business Valuation Services and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerToronto, Canada
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Launched in 2016, Synthesis Valuations is a Business Valuation Services company. Their services include Business Valuation Services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCITY EAST, Australia
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AusGrant , a small Content Writing Services company, is headquartered in CITY EAST, Australia. The team offers Content Writing Services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Louisville, KY
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Strategic Wealth Designers is a Financial Advising & Planning company. They specialize in Financial Advising & Planning and Insurance Services & Brokers and are located in Louisville, Kentucky.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellshill, Scotland
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Kick ICT Group Ltd, an IT managed services company, is based in Bellshill, Scotland and Glasgow, Scotland. They specialize in IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWashington, DC
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Finer Finance 101, LLC is a Financial Consulting company headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. They provide Financial Consulting and Business Consulting.
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Financial Consulting company Worthfy Financial Literacy Counselling was established in 2022. The team focuses on Financial Consulting and Accounting and is in Toronto, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOttawa, Canada
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In Ottawa, Canada, Ottawa Consultants is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerKitchener, Canada
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Southern Comfort is a social media marketing company. They are located in Kitchener, Canada and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Calgary, Canada
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Sylogist, Ltd. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. The agency is located in Calgary, Canada. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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Founded in 2020, DZConneX is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company. The company offers Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMechelen, Belgium
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Business Consulting company Peak Consult is based in Mechelen, Belgium. They provide Business Consulting and Accounting and were launched in 2020.
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On-Demand Business Solutions is a social media marketing firm. The team is based in Star, Idaho, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Annapolis, MD
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Immersion Consulting is a Business Consulting company. The Annapolis, Maryland-based team specializes in Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Westlake, OH
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Nitor Partners is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are in Westlake, Ohio. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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Booth Business Support is a Content Marketing company in. They specialize in Content Marketing and Accounting and were founded in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tucson, AZ
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TES-i is a Cybersecurity company. Their midsize team of employees is located in Tucson, Arizona. Their team offers Cybersecurity and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Schaumburg, IL
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Ageatia Global Solutions is a Robotics Process Automation company. The Schaumburg, Illinois-based agency provides Robotics Process Automation and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dearborn, MI
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MG Cloud Technologies LLC. , an Event Marketing company, was established in 2022. The team specializes in Event Marketing and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wake Forest, NC
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Promantis, Inc. Is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. Launched in 2007, the team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and Executive Search. The agency is located in Wake Forest, North
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDallas, TX
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Blue Sky BI, LLC, a big data analytics company, is located in Dallas, Texas. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLittle Elm, TX
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Noire Lux Coveted Consulting is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2020, the company is in Little Elm, Texas. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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Navitas Partners, LLC is a midsize Cybersecurity company founded in 2008. Their team provides Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St. Gallen, Switzerland
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CDQ is a St. Gallen, Switzerland-based big data analytics company. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMiami, FL
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Miami Notary, LLC, a Translation company, was established in 2008. The team specializes in Translation and Accounting.
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A PLUS RESUME COACH, a Content Writing Services company, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The team provides Content Writing Services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Syntellis Performance Solutions is a Financial Consulting company. They are in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Financial Consulting and Market Research.
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Simply Delegate, a social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSesvete, Croatia
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Medium VA Ltd., a Back Office Outsourcing company, provide Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting. They were launched in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMalmö, Sweden
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CRINSO Sweden AB, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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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+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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28.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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27.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 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.