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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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Ideal Consulting LLC is a web design company launched in 2021. The agency provides Web Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marbella, Spain
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Small Commercial Brokerage Services company Welex, Lawyers & Accountants, is headquartered in Marbella, Spain. Their services include Commercial Brokerage 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Financial Advising & Planning company Basil Financial Group specializes in Financial Advising & Planning and Accounting. They were founded in 2011.
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Launched in 2017, Ehata Financial is a Commercial Financing company. Their team provides Commercial Financing and Funding & Investment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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TTTF International Limited is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. In Lagos, Nigeria, their team focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waveland, MS
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WorkWise, LLC is a Commercial Property Management company. The Waveland, Mississippi-based agency was founded in 2018. Their services include Commercial Property Management and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomfield Hills, MI
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River Black Capital is a small Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based Financial Advising & Planning company. The team offers Financial Advising & Planning and Commercial Financing.
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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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Answering service company Dynamo Global Solution was launched in 2019. Based in McKinney, Texas, the team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dayton, OH
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The Private Investment Group is a Commercial Financing company. The small Dayton, Ohio-based team focuses on Commercial Financing and Accounting. The company was established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sioux Falls, SD
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Founded in 2005, Thompson Private Wealth, Inc. Is a small Financial Advising & Planning company. Their team offers Financial Advising & Planning and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Financial Advising & Planning company The Burns Firm Capital was established in 2018. The team specializes in Financial Advising & Planning and Commercial Financing and is located in Dallas, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Strategic Value Group, LLC, a Business Valuation Services company, is based in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Business Valuation Services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond Hill, Canada
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IMPACT CPAs LLP is a small Business Consulting company. Launched in 2010, the team provides Business Consulting and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bellevue, WA
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Located in Bellevue, Washington, Fulcrum Wealth Advisors is a Financial Advising & Planning company. They offer Financial Advising & Planning and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Kertzman Valuations Inc. Is a Business Valuation Services company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. They offer Business Valuation Services and Business Consulting and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairlawn, OH
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Small IT managed services company W3 Global Accounting, is based in Fairlawn, Ohio and Worthington, Ohio. Their services include IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Québec, Canada
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Fortin Gaignard, a Business Valuation Services company, was launched in 2008. The company focuses on Business Valuation Services and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Pentagon Corporate is a Business Valuation Services company established in 2008. The team specializes in Business Valuation Services and Accounting and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chester, England
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Launched in 2022, Power Accountants is an Accounting company. Based in Chester, England, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southfield, MI
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First Class Consulting Firm is a Southfield, Michigan-based HR Outsourcing company. The team focuses on HR Outsourcing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fletcher, NC
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Carolina HR is a Fletcher, North Carolina-based HR Outsourcing company. They specialize in HR Outsourcing and Accounting and were launched in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Orion Canada Inc. Is a Business Consulting company. They specialize in Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and are headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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We Write LLC is a Content Writing Services company. Established in 2018, the team offers Content Writing Services and Business Consulting. The agency is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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GetGrants is a Content Writing Services company. In Toronto, Canada, the company was established in 2010. Their team specializes in Content Writing Services and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Black Swan Diagnostics is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. They are located in Toronto, Canada, and their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Continuous Scale, a small Funding & Investment company, is in Seattle, Washington. The team offers Funding & Investment and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 1997, Avant Advisory Group is a Business Consulting company. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Kairos Financial Group, Inc., a Commercial Brokerage Services company, is located in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Commercial Brokerage Services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Finance Strategists is an Accounting company. They were launched in 2020, and their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Ryan Lamontagne Inc. Is a Business Consulting company. Based in Ottawa, Canada, their small team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting. The firm was founded in 1994.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Financial Advising & Planning company Ocean 6 Wealth Advisory focuses on Financial Advising & Planning and Business Consulting. They are in Vancouver, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Buckingham Capital Consulting is a small London, England-based Business Consulting company. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marlow, England
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Charlton House Wealth Management, a Commercial Financing company, is based in Marlow, England. They provide Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Risca, Wales
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Launched in 2020, LUNA Financial Planning Ltd is a Financial Advising & Planning company. Their team offers Financial Advising & Planning and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belton, MO
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Perception Funding is a Financial Consulting company. Founded in 2008, the agency is in Belton, Missouri. Their team offers Financial Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Ryan Consulting Group, P.A. Is a Business Consulting company. They provide Business Consulting and Accounting and were launched in 2014. The firm is in Tampa, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Allen Advisory, P.C. Is a small Scottsdale, Arizona-based Financial Consulting company. The team provides Financial Consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Doha, Qatar
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Wepop Info Solutions is a custom software development firm. Located in Doha, Qatar, the company was launched in 2016. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McLean, VA
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Accounting company E-talentnetwork is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. They provide Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bratislava, Slovakia
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Launched in 2017, Cloudempiere is a CRM consulting and SI company. The small team provides CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, BUSINESS GROWTH SOLUTIONS HAWAII is a small HR Consulting company. Their services include HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Limassol, Cyprus
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Advance Career is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, and their services include Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Nexadvance is a small Accounting company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Peelamedu, India. The team offers Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Growing Partners - LATAM5411 is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Staffing, and the agency is in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Advantage X Integrated Solutions, a web development company, was launched in 2020. They provides Web Development and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Nexus Talent Connect, LLC is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The San Diego, California-based team focuses on Corporate Training & Coaching and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Staff CX, a small Accounting company, is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their services include Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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IBEX Talent Resources is a small Recruitment Process Outsourcing company based in Cleveland, Ohio. The team offers Recruitment Process Outsourcing and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, RI
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ELEMENT2 GROUP is an IT staff augmentation company. Launched in 2021, the agency is in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Their team focuses on IT staff augmentation and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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Athenian Group is an Accounting company. Their small team of employees is in Calgary, Canada. Their team provides Accounting and Staffing.
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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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$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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$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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$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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$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.