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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 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Herbst Software, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is based in Dublin, Ireland. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Founded in 1976, HLB Ireland is a big data company. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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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 - 49Houston, TX
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Hancock Firm is a Business Consulting company. They were established in 2004, and their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toledo, OH
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ProBank Education Services Powered By FORVIS, a Corporate Training & Coaching company, is based in Toledo, Ohio. The team specializes in Corporate Training & Coaching and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jefferson, NJ
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The Red Maple Group is an Accounting company. Their team is based in Jefferson, New Jersey and provides Accounting and Intellectual Property Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westerville, OH
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Launched in 2008, D+E Consulting Solutions, Inc. Is a Business Consulting company. The agency focuses on Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birkirkara, Malta
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Finro Financial Consulting is a Commercial Financing company launched in 2014. Their team provides Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Column Capital, a small Funding & Investment company, is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their services include Funding & Investment and Accounting.
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Finally Remote Accounting Teams, a small Accounting company, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kingston, Jamaica
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Charles O'Connor Consulting Network Limited is a Kingston, Jamaica-based Back Office Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wien, Austria
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Undivi is an Accounting company based in Wien, Austria. Their services include Accounting and Recruiting.
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Commercial Financing company TPS - Transfer Pricing Specialists specializes in Commercial Financing and Accounting. They were founded in 2010.
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Four Corners Valuations, a Market Research company, specialize in Market Research and Accounting. They were founded in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Cohen Hamilton Steger & Co. Inc. Is a Business Valuation Services company launched in 2010. Based in Toronto, Canada, the team focuses on Business Valuation Services and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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C. Lewis & Company is a Business Consulting company established in 2003. The company provides Business Consulting and Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Phoenix Search is a Business Consulting company founded in 2018. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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Daigrepont & Brian, APAC is a Business Consulting company. Their team is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Falmouth, ME
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Royer Advisors & Accountants is a Falmouth, Maine-based Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Capital International Group is a Business Consulting company. They are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and have small team. They provide Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Quick Venture, a small Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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CBM Accounting UAE is a Business Consulting company founded in 2010. Based in Ilford, England and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Helprize, a small Financial Advising & Planning company, is based in. The team focuses on Financial Advising & Planning and Commercial Financing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Small Business Consulting company OPTIMA Business Consulting, is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Aventus Consultants is a Commercial Financing company. The small Dagenham, England-based team offers Commercial Financing and Accounting. The firm was established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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Walker Wayland, a small Business Consulting company, is in Auckland, New Zealand. Their services include Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Business Consulting company LFL International Group was established in 2000. The firm specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lebanon, IN
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Government Utilities Technology Service is a small IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 2003, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Railhead CEO is a small Scottsdale, Arizona-based Fractional CMO Services company. Their services include Fractional CMO Services and Accounting.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Harbins is an ERP consulting and SI company. They provide ERP consulting and SI and Accounting and were launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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SERVIQ BPO Limited is an Accounting company. They were established in 2018, and their services include Accounting and HR Outsourcing.
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Yours Faithfully Advisors LLP is a Business Consulting company. Based in , their small team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting. The firm was launched in 2016.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Tirsol, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, was founded in 2017. The team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrow, England
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3E’S Accountants Ltd is an Accounting company. They are based in Harrow, England and Hitchin, England, and their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Advisory corporate, an Accounting company, is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. They provide Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning and were established in 1985.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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AquiferCfo, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harbour city, Hong Kong
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Established in 1996, Mckallen is a Business Consulting company. Based in Harbour city, Hong Kong and Gurugram, India, the team provides Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing
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Business Consulting company VIRTUE CORPORTAE SERVICES LLC FZ was launched in 2021. The agency specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Inwood, NY
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Smallbiz Outsource is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2009, their team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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IC Digital - IC&Partners Poland S.A. Is a small Warszawa, Poland-based graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Glenwood, Australia
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Dial Tax, an Accounting company, was founded in 2002. The agency provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company SVT Advisors Pvt. Ltd. Was founded in 2020. The small team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Business Consulting company Dominic and Partners is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Richmond, TX
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Criterion Business Services is a small Commercial Financing company. Established in 2020, the team offers Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Snohomish, WA
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North Star Tax & Accounting is an Accounting company. Their small team is in Snohomish, Washington and Lynden, Washington. Their services include Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49East Brunswick, NJ
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SAI CPA Services is a Commercial Financing company launched in 2004. Headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey, the team offers Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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Launched in 2022, Ecom Finances Company is a small Lahore, Pakistan-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2020, Startup Consultancy is a Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Rothwell Funding is a small Accounting company. Launched in 2019, the team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2020, Shami Tree Business Advisors Private Limited is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Business Consulting company DMA Business Strategist was founded in 2015. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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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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33.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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
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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.