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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rapid City, SD
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In Rapid City, South Dakota, Nonprofit Resources, LLC is a Funding & Investment company. Founded in 1995, the team focuses on Funding & Investment and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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AIS Consulting is a Financial Advising & Planning company established in 2001. The firm focuses on Financial Advising & Planning and Financial Consulting, and is small.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Clayton Capital Partners is a small St. Louis, Missouri-based Commercial Financing company. Their services include Commercial Financing and Funding & Investment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Reno, NV
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Job Mobz is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company. Their team is in New York, New York and Reno, Nevada. The agency offers Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Executive Search.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Canonsburg, PA
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Founded in 1986, STAFFusion Inc., a small Recruitment Process Outsourcing company, is based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Their services include Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Sportstars, Inc., a Sports Marketing company, was launched in 1988. They offers Sports Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is an Environmental Consulting company. Founded in 2001, the team provides Environmental Consulting and Business Consulting.
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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.
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Services provided
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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC is a Honolulu, Hawaii-based IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 2001, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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The Centr Official is a Business Consulting company. Their small team of employees is in Boise, Idaho. Their team offers Business Consulting and Email Marketing.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warren, RI
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Launched in 2002, Lighthouse Consulting Group Inc. Is a small Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milton, DE
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ITECHLEADZ is a SEO company. They were launched in 2014 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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C-Suite Support is a Fractional CMO Services company. The company was established in 2017. Their team offers Fractional CMO Services and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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Konnext Solutions is a Direct Marketing company established in 2015. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey and Rawalpindi, Pakistan, the team specializes in Direct Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roselle, IL
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Small Market Research company CodaBears, Inc, is headquartered in Roselle, Illinois. Their services include Market Research and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oceanside, CA
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Launched in 2016, Hoffbeck + Co is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vestavia Hills, AL
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Custom software development company Gas Pos was established in 2016. The firm provides Custom Software Development and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAtlanta, GA
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Marketing Strategy company BBR Companies LLC was founded in 2009. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9High Bank Lane Lostock, England
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company Valetime Group, is located in High Bank Lane Lostock, England. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Back Office Outsourcing company AdvansisVirtual was established in 2014. The company offers Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Barrie, Canada
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ExecutiveAssistance Business Solutions Inc. Is a small Barrie, Canada-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Coimbatore, India
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Our Business Ladder, a Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Coimbatore, India. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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Echo Events & Association Management, a video production agency, was established in 2014. The team focuses on Video Production and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Adept Business Solutions, a software development company, is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Launched in 2017, Pomegranate Commercial Finance is a small Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Small Business Consulting company SoJo Consulting Services, is based in Ottawa, Canada. Their services include Business Consulting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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SIGnature Recruiting is an IT staff augmentation company. The firm is based in Vancouver, Canada. Their team specializes in IT staff augmentation and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Centurion Consulting is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Market Research company. The team offers Market Research and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sioux Falls, SD
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Established in 2018, Midwest Business Advisors, LLC is a small Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Commercial Financing company. Their team provides Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rapid City, SD
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Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C. Is a small Commercial Financing company launched in 1946. Their services include Commercial Financing and Funding & Investment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Trumark Real Estate Management is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. In Glendale, California, the firm specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Commercial Property Management company Full Service Property Management was established in 2011. The company focuses on Commercial Property Management and Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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McMahan Asset Management is a Commercial Financing company. They were established in 2005, and their services include Commercial Financing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edmonds, WA
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Miller Laine Property Management is a Commercial Brokerage Services company located in Edmonds, Washington. They focus on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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RBI Property Management, a Commercial Property Management company, focus on Commercial Property Management and Commercial Brokerage Services. They were founded in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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In Austin, Texas, Live Oak Real Estate is a Commercial Property Management company. Their services include Commercial Property Management and Commercial Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westlake Village, CA
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J.G. Management Co., Inc is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. They focus on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing and are located in Westlake Village, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kirkland, WA
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DCL Management LLC is a Commercial Property Management company. Their team is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington and provides Commercial Property Management and Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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TrueDoor Property Management is a small Commercial Brokerage Services company launched in 2007. Their team offers Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tacoma, WA
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Commercial Brokerage Services company Rain City Property Management was established in 1990. The agency specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lynnwood, WA
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Marathon Properties is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. The Lynnwood, Washington-based team provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Everett, WA
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THE LANDLORD LAW GROUP PLLC is a Commercial Property Management company. Headquartered in Everett, Washington, the team focuses on Commercial Property Management and Commercial Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Stevens, WA
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Impact Association Management is a Commercial Property Management company established in 2005. The company focuses on Commercial Property Management and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Champaign, IL
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Commercial Property Management company Green Street Realty offers Commercial Property Management and Commercial Development. They are in Champaign, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arcadia, CA
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BP International, Inc. Is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. Established in 1987, their team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Flywheel Advertising, a small Advertising company, is located in Columbus, Ohio. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Red Branch Development is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2010. The agency provides CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cambridge, MA
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Columbia Group Realty Advisors is a Commercial Brokerage Services company launched in 1989. The small team provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marlborough, MA
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Ferris Development Group, a Commercial Financing company, is in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The team specializes in Commercial Financing and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cercado de Lima, Peru
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Bonilla & Asociados Contadores Públicos is a Business Consulting company. Established in 2015, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marseille, France
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AccelerateurM is a Business Consulting company established in 2018. Headquartered in Marseille, France, the team offers Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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$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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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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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.