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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 2015, WardWilliams Creative is a small London, England-based Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chaffe & Associates, Inc. Is a Financial Advising & Planning company. The team specializes in Financial Advising & Planning and Business Valuation Services.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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IJW & Co., Ltd. Is a Montréal, Canada-based Business Valuation Services company. Established in 2004, the team focuses on Business Valuation Services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Abilene, TX
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Condley and Company, L.L.P. Is a Business Consulting company established in 1939. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chantilly, VA
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Stitely & Karstetter, CPAs is an Accounting company founded in 1989. The team specializes in Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and is in Chantilly, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Timonium, MD
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Established in 2018, Vallit Advisors, LLC. Is a Commercial Financing company. The agency provides Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Windsor, Canada
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Capital Assist is an Accounting company. Their team is headquartered in Windsor, Canada and specializes in Accounting and Business Valuation Services.
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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.
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 - 49Auburn Hills, MI
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DynamicHR is a HR Consulting company. The Auburn Hills, Michigan-based firm was established in 2002. Their team specializes in HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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Nexus HR, a HR Outsourcing company, was founded in 2019. The team focuses on HR Outsourcing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Park Ridge, NJ
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HR Consulting company Consolidated Human Resources is based in Park Ridge, New Jersey. Their services include HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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HR Consulting company Integrity Outsource is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The team specializes in HR Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winter Park, FL
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CFO Strategic Partners is a Winter Park, Florida-based Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norwalk, OH
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Payne, Nickles & Company, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 1980. The small team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westerville, OH
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Buckingham Advisors is a small Westerville, Ohio-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Prague, Czech Republic
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Business Consulting company LTA Legal Tax Audit specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting. They were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Henwood Court Financial Planning Limited is a Financial Consulting company. The Birmingham, England-based team focuses on Financial Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kenosha, WI
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In Kenosha, Wisconsin, Enterforce, Inc. Is a Recruiting company. The team specializes in Recruiting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Halle (Saale), Germany
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Job Nile, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company, was established in 1999. The small team provides Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Accounting.
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Keys Recruiters is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company. Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt and El Obour City, Egypt, the team provides Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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JobiN is an Accounting company. Founded in 2015, the firm is located in Cairo, Egypt. Their services include Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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The Payroll Edge is a PEO/Employee Leasing company. Launched in 1995, the agency is based in Brampton, Canada. Their services include PEO/Employee Leasing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rho, Italy
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Litigation Support Services company Wepartner SpA is headquartered in Rho, Italy. Their services include Litigation Support Services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Great Oak Litigation Support, a Litigation Support Services company, is in Toronto, Canada. They specialize in Litigation Support Services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Launched in 1977, Yaremchuk & Annicchiarico LLP , a small Accounting company, is located in Edmonton, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Business Consulting company TManagement is in Atlanta, Georgia. They specialize in Business Consulting and Accounting and were founded in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Quality Auditing LLC is an Accounting company launched in 2012. The team provides Accounting and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portage, IN
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Ascend Practice Management is a Business Consulting company. Established in 1996, the firm provides Business Consulting and HR Consulting.
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Headquartered in London, England, Trellis Consulting is a Financial Consulting company. They offer Financial Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Olathe, KS
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Fortiviti is an Accounting company. They are based in Olathe, Kansas and have small team. They specialize in Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chagrin Falls, OH
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Universal Tax Professionals, a Tax Law company, was founded in 2013. The company specializes in Tax Law and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Aurora, CO
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First Choice Insurance - Premier Group Insurance, an Accounting company, provide Accounting and Insurance Services & Brokers. They were founded in 2015.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Milton, Australia
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Payroll Experts Australia is a Milton, Australia-based Business Consulting company. They focus on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Falcon Management Consultants is a Financial Advising & Planning company. The team offers Financial Advising & Planning and Accounting, and the firm is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barking, England
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IBISS & CO Limited is an Accounting company. The London, England-based firm provides Accounting and Real Estate Law.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Gatineau, Canada
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SERELIS is a Financial Advising & Planning company. They are based in Gatineau, Canada and have small team. They provide Financial Advising & Planning and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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MPS Executive Suite is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The small Vancouver, Canada-based team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Event Management. The company was established in 1981.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Financial Consulting company Oblique Consult is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team offers Financial Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Slough, England
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PKPI Chartered Accountants is a small Slough, England-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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Globus Prosourcing, an Accounting company, was established in 2024. In Surry Hills, Australia, the team specializes in Accounting and Fractional CFO Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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DHONA COMPUSOFT, an ERP consulting and SI company, provide ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development. They were launched in 1991.
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Small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Optimal Audit and Advisory, is based in İstanbul, Türkiye. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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ZIA CPA Associates is an Accounting company established in 2023. The agency specializes in Accounting and Fractional CFO Services.
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Synergic Management Consultants Private Limited is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The agency is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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NYC Bookkeeping Services Inc is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company established in 2019. The team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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Vergi Merkezi | Mali Musavirlik is an Accounting company launched in 2010. Headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye, the team provides Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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AFRCM is a small Tax Law company. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Tax Law and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Arabian Wingz, a Financial Advising & Planning company, provides Financial Advising & Planning and Accounting. The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Accountactical is an Insurance Services & Brokers company. Headquartered in London, England, the agency was launched in 2025. Their team offers Insurance Services & Brokers and Accounting.
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Established in 2017, Federal Pension Advisors, a small Financial Advising & Planning company, is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their services include Financial Advising & Planning and
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Accounting company AtoZ Tax Nd Books Inc is based in Houston, Texas. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting.
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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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$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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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sugar Land, TX
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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
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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.