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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 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 36 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is a comprehensive accounting firm offering services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and audit services. Clients consistently highlight their professionalism, timely delivery, and proactive solutions. With a 100% satisfaction rate in reviews, they are praised for their responsiveness, problem-solving capabilities, and ability to tailor financial strategies to client needs.
Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 20 projectsindinero is a comprehensive accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and fractional CFO services. Across diverse reviews, clients consistently highlight their exceptional communication, responsiveness, and ability to streamline financial processes. With over 90% positive feedback, indinero is praised for their attention to detail and proficiency in managing accounting tasks, allowing businesses to focus on core operations while maintaining financial clarity and compliance.
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Axpert Advisors is an Accounting company located in Everett, Washington. They offer Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Berry & Associates is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Services provided
<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 an accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial advisory, and CFO services. Reviews indicate that 100% of clients appreciate their responsiveness and professionalism, with over 85% noting their strong project management skills. Clients highlight Zenbooks' reliability, friendliness, and expertise, although some suggest a need for improved task visibility and customized pricing.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is a reputable accounting services firm offering comprehensive solutions such as bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and financial advisory. The firm is praised for its reliable and organized project management, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their clear communication and adherence to deadlines. They are noted for consistently delivering accurate, timely financial statements and proactive tax planning.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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Royal Tax Solution, an Accounting company, was launched in 2012. The small team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Rosa, CA
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Pisenti & Brinker LLP is an Accounting company. Launched in 1965, their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Makati, Philippines
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SAS Accounting Services Philippines is an Accounting company established in 2009. The agency focuses on Accounting and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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Launched in 2016, Market Street Partners, PLLC is an Accounting company. The firm provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Established in 1998, Alerding CPA Group is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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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.
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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 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Waltham, MA
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Established in 1984, Newburg & Company, LLP is an Accounting company. The small team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plano, TX
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Jones Square Financial Services, a small Accounting company, is based in Plano, Texas. The team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Guildford, England
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Launched in 2013, Blue Matrix - Chartered Certified Accountants, a small Accounting company, is based in Guildford, England. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Accurate Legal Billing is an Accounting company. Located in Bayville, New York, the firm was founded in 2018. Their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Launched in 2010, GM Tax is an Accounting company. The small team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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Claims Med is an Accounting company. They were launched in 2008, and their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, SAB Auditing is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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Accounting company Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP is located in Austin, Texas. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting and were established in 1991.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kozhikode, India
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FINPATH BUSINESS CONSULTANCY, an Accounting company, was launched in 2016. They provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wiesbaden, Germany
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See all 1 projectsfirma.de is an accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, and advisory services. However, feedback indicates challenges in communication and project management, with 20% of emails reportedly going unanswered and slow turnaround times. A significant portion of clients, including 100% from this review, highlighted a lack of expectations alignment and responsiveness.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fairlawn, OH
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Fully Accountable is a Fairlawn, Ohio-based Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. They provide Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsSetindiabiz is a company providing company registration and CA support services. Feedback indicates a mixed experience, with some clients noting partial success but also significant areas for improvement, particularly in workflow effectiveness. Approximately 100% of the feedback highlights dissatisfaction with the service, suggesting the need for enhancement in client support and overall service delivery.
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Located in , semilimes is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Laurel, MD
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ACR Accounting & Consulting Resources is a small Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Business Consulting and were established in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dover, DE
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Accounting company Faw Casson focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting. They were launched in 1944.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brookfield, WI
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The VanderBloemen Group, an Accounting company, is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin and Juneau, Wisconsin. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Accounting company SM Joshi Chartered Accountants was launched in 1993. The team specializes in Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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CFO Rick Inc. Is a small San Francisco, California-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Lodestar Taxes is a small Accounting company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hockley Heath, England
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Star Sterling Outsource is an Accounting company founded in 2015. The company focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Jordensky is an Accounting company. Their small team of employees is located in Mumbai, India. Their team provides Accounting and Tax Law.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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See all 2 projectsDevelopment Theory is a business valuation company specializing in calculating ownership interests and facilitating transaction planning. Across their reviews, 100% of reviewers praised their timely delivery and responsiveness, while 50% highlighted the impressive project management and personal attention provided. There were no suggestions for improvement noted by any reviewers.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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See all 1 projectsReadyMade Poland Sp. z o.o. is a company offering accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial reporting. However, feedback highlights severe dissatisfaction, with 100% of the review describing highly unprofessional conduct and significant service failures. This overwhelming negative critique suggests major deficiencies in their business operations and management.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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Accounting Prose is an Accounting company. They were established in 2010 and focus on Accounting and HR Outsourcing.
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Jones CPA Group LLC, an Accounting company, offer Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They were founded in 2011.
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Accounting company Finust offers Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They are headquartered in Ahmedabad, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsNordholm Bookkeeping and Accounting provides a comprehensive suite of services including bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and VAT services. Clients commend the firm for its timely reports, responsiveness, and alignment with company values, highlighting its good culture and cost-effective solutions. The professional handling of complex tasks such as bank reconciliation and financial reporting is particularly appreciated.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Stirling, Australia
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Carbon Group is an Accounting company. The Stirling, Australia-based company was launched in 2014. Their team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Small Accounting company Wiesenberg & Company, Inc., is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pudsey, England
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BPR Heaton Chartered Accountants is an Accounting company. Located in Pudsey, England, their small team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). The agency was founded in
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2008, Beyond Numbers is a small Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Evergreen, CO
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DXA Group is an Accounting company established in 2018. Their team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Accurate accounting , a small Accounting company, is based in Rajkot, India. The team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cranford, NJ
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CGMV Tax & Accounting, an Accounting company, offer Accounting and Business Consulting. They were launched in 2018.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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ABiLiTieS Trust | Corporate Services is an Accounting company. Their team is in Amsterdam, Netherlands and specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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In Naperville, Illinois, Accounting is a small Accounting company. The team provides Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Republic Groups, an Accounting company, provide Accounting. They were established in 2010.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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The Novyx Group is an Accounting company launched in 2026. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Donohue & Associates PC is an Accounting company. The Anchorage, Alaska-based company was established in 2005. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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SMA is a small Accounting company headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. The team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Southfield, MI
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The Office BPO, an Accounting company, was founded in 1999. The firm focuses on Accounting.
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Accounting Management Group is an Accounting company headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana. They specialize in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Friedland + Associates is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and were established in 2015.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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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+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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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 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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26.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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26.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrow, HA1 1PD, England
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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25.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sugar Land, TX
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25.4/40.017/20 Reviews3.7/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Woodbridge, VA
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29.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Accounting30% Other
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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.