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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 - 49Shanghai, China
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Shanghai Evershine Global Services is a cloud consulting & SI company. Based in Shanghai, China, their team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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Established in 2005, AZKAN Group is a small PEO/Employee Leasing company in Paris, France and Istanbul, Türkiye. Their team offers PEO/Employee Leasing 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hattiesburg, MS
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Small Business Consulting company Hattiesburg Management Group, is headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The team specializes in Business Consulting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Global Business Services DMCC is a Business Consulting company. They were launched in 2010 and offer Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Reflechir is a small Financial Advising & Planning company launched in 2012. Their team provides Financial Advising & Planning and Commercial Financing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Greenbucks Global, a SEO services firm, is based in Ahmedabad, India. Launched in 2022, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Finserve BPO Private Limited is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Call Center 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.
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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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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VitQube Consulting LLP, a Financial Advising & Planning company, was launched in 2019. The firm focuses on Financial Advising & Planning and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Brooksville, FL
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company OnestopDA, is in Brooksville, Florida and Brooksville, Florida. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Makeitfuture is an IT strategy consulting company. They offer IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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Headquartered in Dover, Delaware, PaceXgrowth is an Accounting company. Launched in 2012, the team provides Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Intech FZCO is a big data analytics company. The دبي, United Arab Emirates-based agency provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Verity Partners is an IT strategy consulting company. Located in Birmingham, England, their small team provides IT strategy consulting and Tax Law. The company was launched in 2024.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kathmandu, Nepal
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In Kathmandu, Nepal, AB & Associates, Chartered Accountants is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. They focus on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Business Consulting.
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BANSILAL SHAH & CO. Is an Accounting company. Founded in 1979, the agency is located in Udaipur, India. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Elshoula is a Market Research company. They offer Market Research and Business Consulting and were founded in 2014.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2013, Dahhan Business Services is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Taxla Services Private Limited, a small Tax Law company, is in Chennai, India. The team provides Tax Law and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Taaza Consultancy LLC is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pune, India
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Vitt Pulse, a Fractional CFO Services company, is located in Pune, India and Navi Mumbai, India. Established in 2025, the team provides Fractional CFO Services and Accounting.
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Books By Hasan, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They offer Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Casablanca, Morocco
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BH ADVISER is a Business Valuation Services company. Their team is located in Casablanca, Morocco and offers Business Valuation Services and Corporate Law.
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Assist World, a small social media marketing agency, is in USA, Oregon. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2020, Hauberk Consulting is a HR Outsourcing company. Their team specializes in HR Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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CFO Worx is a Fractional CFO Services company. They are based in Tampa, Florida, and their services include Fractional CFO Services and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Green Spark Software is a Brooklyn, New York-based Waste Management company. They specialize in Waste Management and Biohazard Cleanup and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Ġwann, Malta
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Business Consulting company VACEI was established in 2025. The company offers Business Consulting and Document Digitization & Management.
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FinAcco Global Solutions LLP is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company founded in 2016. Their team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Swallowane & Co. Africa, a Commercial Property Management company, was established in 2019. They offers Commercial Property Management and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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K2Y India is an Accounting company. Their team is in New Delhi, India and Gurugram, India and specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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INNOBRANT, a Financial Consulting company, provide Financial Consulting and Financial Advising & Planning. They were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Apc Group Sas is a small Accounting company based in Cali , Colombia. Their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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P.K. Vats and Company is an Accounting company. Based in New Delhi, India, their small team offers Accounting and Commercial Financing. The firm was launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Southfield, MI
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Payroll Specialist Inc is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Based in Southfield, Michigan, the agency was established in 2000. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and HR Outsourcing.
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Dvorbit is a small Alden Manor, New York-based Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Benefits Administration.
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Appleton Business Consulting is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Accounting, and the agency is located in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWoodbridge, VA
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YLC Solutions is a web design company. They provide Web Design and Accounting and were launched in 2016. The firm is based in Woodbridge, Virginia.
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Located in Huddersfield, England, Direct Business Support Ltd is a small IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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Brussels Consulting Services, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2023. The small team specializes in Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Equilibriumconsultantsnj is an Accounting company. The firm is headquartered in. Their team offers Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Adam S. Kaplan is a Business Consulting company. They are based in and have small team of experts. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Founded in 2024, Coyote Bookkeeping is a Business Consulting company. Located in Alvin, Texas, the team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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FINTHRA is a Business Consulting company. The small Kochi, India-based team provides Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing. The company was founded in 2020.
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Refatso Accounting is in Sandton, South Africa. Founded in 2021, the team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBaton Rouge, LA
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911 Bookkeeepers LLC, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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M Jangid & Associates is a Business Consulting company established in 2019. The firm offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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Social media marketing company JobSure Executive Assistants was launched in 2025. Located in SeaTac, Washington, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Prosperity Finances is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Based in La Palma, California, the company focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Financial Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerBengaluru, India
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VYGO ilabs is a small Business Consulting company headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$5,000+$300+ / hrFreelancer
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InfoReporting Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 2025. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Corporate Training & Coaching and is headquartered in East Hampton, New
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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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29.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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
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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.