Discover the best small business accounting firms in the United States that combine expert bookkeeping, tax planning, and financial advisory services with industry-specific insight and hands-on support to help entrepreneurs streamline operations, optimize profitability, and achieve steady growth.

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  • A Single Place to Fulfill Your All Accounting and Finance Management Needs.

    CapActix is an ISO 9001:2015, 27001:2013, and GDPR-certified Offshore Staffing Company. With a team of 120+ experts, we specialize in providing finance and accounting outsourcing services to businesses in the USA...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Be Boundless

    Dedicated remote teams from India, starting at $6/hour. 500+ pre-vetted professionals. Operated by LegelpTech Outsourcing Pvt Ltd (ISO 27001:2022 certified). 5-day risk-free trial. 48-hour shortlist. Founded 2021 by Ashu Mishra & Chandra Prakash. Serving SMB and mid-market clients globally...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • Cybersecurity
    • Accounting
    • Customer Support
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $6/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • DayCPA

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    Exceptional Accounting, Extraordinary Services

    Since 1995, DayCPA has helped individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses navigate tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and advisory needs. Our team delivers proactive tax planning, reliable compliance support, and practical financial guidance designed to support long-term success...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Vancouver, Washington
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    DayCPA Services

    • Accounting
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    • International Taxpayers
    • Technology Companies
    • Startups
    • E-Commerce Businesses
    • Consultants
    • Small Businesses
    • Investors
    • Foreign Nationals Working in the U.S.
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    DayCPA Reviews & Testimonials

    • Milena Odrinskaya
      Milena Odrinskaya Review from Google
      5.0★

      Milena Odrinskaya's Review Sourced from Google

      I always had a great experience with this company and certainly recommend them. Responses are quick and accurate and service is professional.

    • María José Ruiz
      María José Ruiz Review from Google
      5.0★

      María José Ruiz's Review Sourced from Google

      I had a great experience here! I’ll use them again. My accountant was Sara & she was fantastic. Thank you to the whole team!

    • Hailey Salierno
      Hailey Salierno Review from Google
      5.0★

      Hailey Salierno's Review Sourced from Google

      I have used this company for a number of years on my tax filings, and they have always been very quick to reply and provide service. Now that I also have my own business I am very excited to also use them for my business strategic planning. We have already been working together on this and I am looking forward to what next year will bring. The people on my team that have been helping me is Sergei and Marina.

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  • Offshore Data Entry Service: Precision, Speed and Security

    Top Offshore BPO company...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    • Customer Support
    • Market Research
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Precision Billing, Maximum Revenue, Minimal Risk.

    Our USA-based Medical Billing Company streamlines billing operations for healthcare providers, ensuring increased revenue, reduced costs, and minimized risk. From small practices to large hospitals, we handle denials management, credentialing, coding, and payer verification with expert precision...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Call Centers
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Evesham, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Making Work + Life Better

    KMC is a business services company dedicated to helping businesses fulfill their potential by making operations smoother and more efficient. Our comprehensive offerings range from end-to-end Employer of Record (EOR) services to beautifully designed workspace solutions...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Customer Support
    • IT Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • All-in-One AI-Powered EHR, Medical Billing & RCM

    FutureMD Solutions is a leading nationwide Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) firm providing end-to-end medical billing services to practices across the United States. While we have a strong footprint in the Texas healthcare market, our certified experts serve providers in all 50 states. We specialize in reducing...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Transcription Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Top Provider of Outsourcing and Customer Support

    Dalerio Consulting is an international Customer Support, Marketing and Business Process Outsourcing company with rapid growth and steady foundation...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • HR Outsourcing
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Professional Accounting Firm

    One Accounting is a professional accounting firm with offices located in Oakville, Hamilton and Toronto providing a wide range of services for corporations, small businesses and personal taxes. We provide cost-effective solutions for businesses. Our team of experts are knowledgeable in the latest accounting...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Michigan City, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Simplifying Compliance And Amplifying Greatness.

    CKH Group, a CPA-led firm offering powerful assurance, tax, accounting, and advisory services to small businesses, global enterprises, and government entities. CKH Group also provides customized outsourcing solutions to meet your business's accounting needs...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • Staff Augmentation
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Strategic Finance, Powered by Service.

    At DCG, we dont believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. While many CPA firms confine themselves to basic tax software services, we deliver something morea strategic, full-service office of finance led by an experienced CFO and powered by a dedicated team of professionals...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Reno, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Invensis Technologies Achieves 80% Payment Recovery Improvement for US Healthcare Client Through AI-

    Invensis Technologies Achieves 80% Payment Recovery Improvement for US Healthcare Client Through AI-Human Parallel Processing Model...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Accounting
    • Logistics
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
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    Location
    Lewisville, Texas
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • That is why we take a holistic approach to assisting clients with growing, managing, and protecting their hard work. With more than 180 professionals across 9 locations, we partner with many of the regions most trailblazing and passionate leaders and organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Winchester, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Medical Credentialing, Payer Contracting, & Billing

    Medwave partners with healthcare providers across the USA to keep the revenue cycle running smoothly. Based in Cranberry Township, the team handles medical billing, insurance credentialing (CAQH, NPI, PECOS), and payer enrollment for practices of all sizes plus hands-on support for new practice startups...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Cranberry, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Chicago tax and accounting firm that stays with you all year

    Heard & Associates LLC is a Chicago tax, accounting and bookkeeping firm founded by Darrel Heard in 2011. From offices in Hyde Park and Olympia Fields, and virtually across the U.S., the team handles individual and business tax preparation, year-round bookkeeping, payroll, IRS notices, business formation...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Outsource Bookkeeping With Expert Back-Office Support

    Rapid Back Office LLC helps small business owners and CPAs save time and cut costs with expert bookkeeping, payroll processing, and back-office support. We specialize in managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance. We support QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Xero, FreshBooks, Wave...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    Location
    Alexandria, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Powering Business Intelligence with AI-Driven Data Support

    Data-Entry-India.com is a global Data & AI operations partner. Serving 3,850+ clients across 50+ countries, we specialize in enterprise data operations, AI training data services, digital commerce data support, data research and intelligence services, and document and content-related support...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • AI Development
    • Market Research
    • CRM Consulting
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Finance Team Bookkeeping, Accounting & Strategy for One Monthly Price

    CoCountant gives you a fully managed finance team that handles your books, reporting, and financial questions all for a fixed monthly fee. We work with startups and growing businesses that are tired of inconsistent freelancers, bloated firms, and DIY tools that only get you halfway there...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Cambridge, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Peaceful Outsourcing

    Whiz Consulting is a leading provider of online accounting and bookkeeping services, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. With expertise in payroll processing, taxation, and advisory services, we ensure seamless financial management for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $16/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Revolutionize Your Healthcare Practice.

    iCareBilling is a private American Healthcare IT Company that provides Insurance Credentialing, Medical Billing and other services to the healthcare industry across the United States, integrating services with any EHR, Practice Management, or Medical Billing Software...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Growth is Complicated. We Make it Simple! Complete Medical Billing Solutions for Your Practice.

    GreenSense Billing stands as a distinguished leader in the realm of medical billing, dedicated to streamlining billing and coding processes within the healthcare industry. Our paramount goal is to simplify these intricate procedures, strategically minimizing costs while optimizing revenue collection for our...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
  • The uber of tax preparation services.

    Taxes Served Corporation is your trusted partner in comprehensive financial solutions. Our dedicated team is committed to providing top-notch services in tax, bookkeeping, and payroll to meet the unique needs of your business...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Hoboken, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Clean Books Sharp Technology Real Humans

    Acuity is a technology-driven accounting and financial services firm that provides bookkeeping, tax, controller, CFO, and advisory solutions for entrepreneurs and growing businesses. The company combines dedicated financial experts, proven processes, and modern cloud-based accounting technology to help...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $162/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Dedicated virtual assistants, fully vetted and fully managed.

    Stellar Staff places dedicated, full-time virtual assistants with US businesses that need real capacity, not another freelancer to manage. Clients interview a shortlist of pre-vetted candidates, pick the one they want, and start in five to six days. We handle sourcing, screening, onboarding, payroll, taxes...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Customer Support
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Call Centers
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Billing You Can Trust

    The Ashez Group helps healthcare practices simplify medical billing, credentialing, and revenue cycle management while reducing denials and improving collections...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Customer Support
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Fairfax, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $36/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • From individuals and entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, right through to large corporations and government bodies, our administrative assistants are helping our clients become more efficient by streamlining their processes...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • BPO
    • Market Research
    • Transcription Services
    • Translation Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $24/hr
  • We Simplify Your Finances

    Simplify your small business finances with our comprehensive bookkeeping guide and services. Learn essential tips, find affordable solutions, and stay organized for success...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    McLean, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
  • Transformation Partners

    Bay Forward is a multinational ecosystem service provider and technology consulting firm specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations, artificial intelligence, and financial management. They help businesses automate operations and scale by providing fractional CFO services, bookkeeping...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • CRO
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    Location
    Miami Lakes, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Medical Billing & RCM Company For Healthcare Practices

    Revix MD provides medical billing, revenue cycle management, medical coding, claims processing, denial management, AR recovery, and practice management services for healthcare providers across the United States...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    Location
    Corona, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
  • Simplifying Billing. Maximizing Revenue.

    TRUCARE is a trusted medical billing and revenue cycle management company helping healthcare providers simplify billing, improve collections, and maximize revenue...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Bermuda Dunes, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Every Specialty. Billed Right.

    CareRCM is a U.S.-based medical billing and revenue cycle management company founded in 2016, helping healthcare providers across the United States reduce claim denials, accelerate reimbursements, and maximize revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Manassas, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Denver CPA Accounting

    Gheen & Co., CPA, LLC is the fastest growing CPA firm in Colorado. We've built our reputation on designing innovative accounting solutions and money-saving tax strategies for medical professionals, dentists, veterinarians, and high net worth business owners...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Personal Trusted Advisor

    Peggy's Bookkeeping & Tax Service is an affordable, experienced, and friendly bookkeeping and tax firm that offers a broad range of services for business owners and individuals. We have years of real-world experience providing bookkeeping and tax services for all kinds of small businesses including...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Mesquite, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Brown Edwards is a full-service regional accounting firm providing personalized services to businesses and individuals with 11 different office locations in VA, TN, & WV. Visit www.BEcpas.com...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Roanoke, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • CPA firm specializing in accounting, tax and consulting for over 40 years in Richmond, Virginia. Come for the service, stay for the services. Our mission is to Achieve extraordinary results by Inspiring and Empowering our people, our clients and our community...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Global Company Specializing in Tech-Enabled Professional Services

    Sikich is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. Now with more than 1,900 employees, it draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Cybersecurity
    • ERP Consulting
    • ECM Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Your Form of Choice - Accounting, Audit, Tax, Analytics, Compliance and Business Services.

    Founded in 1935, Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi CPA, PA, is one of the largest certified public accounting firms in Atlantic and Cape May counties in New Jersey...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Northfield, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • A New Jersey Accounting Firm With Four Decades of Business Accounting Experience

    Results speak for themselves. In the end, that is what we are all about: supporting and helping you achieve the goals you set for yourself and for your business. That’s why clients and businesses in the tri-state area have trusted the financial health of their businesses to Cg Tax, Audit & Advisory. We are...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Tinton Falls, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • A Better Way to Approach Your Financial Future

    Founded in 1983, WilkinGuttenplan is a leading accounting and advisory firm in NJ & NYC. The Firm serves a multitude of industries, including closely-held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, real estate, healthcare, international, sports and many more...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    New Brunswick, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Where Expertise Meets Excellence

    We provide accounting, tax, and advisory services that are tailored to every client. It’s the personal attention we give that makes us a successful firm...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Fairfield, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Tailored Accounting Support

    Holmes & Company, LLC is an 8(a) certified Minority Business Enterprise accounting firm comprised of CPAs and business advisors based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Our goal is to provide financial audits, consulting, and tax preparation services to our clients. By bringing together a team of professionals with...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Cherry Hill, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Reliable Financial & Consulting Solutions

    Business owners like you are seeking ideas, problem-solvers, and strategies for success. Our firm makes businesses more profitable, more valuable, and able to provide the lifestyle business owners desire...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Olsen Thielen is a full-service accounting and consulting firm

    Olsen Thielen is a full-service accounting and consulting firm, and a “Top 25” firm in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Roseville, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Empowering Organizations to Thrive.

    Our clients seldom refer to us as their accountant because they’ve come to expect so much more from us. Everything we do for our clients is focused on the growth and sustainability of your organization...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • Cybersecurity
    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Accounting for Your Success

    We’re a Maine CPA firm focused on “you,” the client.You are who counts here. You are who matters.It’s what we’ve been doing for 30 years and more...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Portland, Maine
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • At Appletree Business Services, our specialty is providing New Hampshire small business owners Business Financial Confidence with accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services they need, packaged in a combined 'Business Owners Package'...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Londonderry, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Brayman, Houle, Keating, Albright, PLLC is a full service CPA firm specializing in providing accounting, tax, litigation support and business consulting services to individuals, closely held businesses and professional clients throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Nashua, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Payroll, HR, and ComplianceMade Simple.

    Paper Trails provides payroll and HR services to businesses throughout New England...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Kennebunk, Maine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Professional Accounting for Lasting Success

    Certified Public Accounting firm. Specializing in Tax, Accounting and Bookkeeping. We help our clients through developing tax strategies to help you or your company maximize you tax benefit...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Cranford, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Law Firm Support Services

    Equivity provides dedicated virtual assistant services to individuals, and to entrepreneurs and businesses looking for paralegal, administrative, marketing and bookkeeping support...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

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Small Business Accounting Firms in the United States FAQs

What services do small business accounting firms in the United States provide?

Small business accounting firms in the United States provide the following services:

How much do small business accounting services cost in the United States?

Small business accounting services in the United States cost from $100 to $5,000, depending on the services and hired accountant. Accountants in major cities may charge up to $500 per hour.

The cost of accounting services for a small business will depend on the business size, industry, location, number of transactions, type and frequency of service, and the accountant’s experience level.

Can I get a free consultation from US small business accounting firms?

Yes, many US small business accounting firms offer a free initial consultation to discuss your business needs, review financial challenges, and explain their services. During this meeting you could assess whether the firm’s expertise, pricing, and approach align with your goals before committing to a paid engagement.

How do I choose the right small business accounting firm in the United States?

Choose the right small business accounting firm in the United States by following these steps:

  1. Define whether you need bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, or advisory support services to make sure the accounting firm offers a matching scope
  2. Look for firms with relevant client history in your sector and verify credentials like CPA licenses or other certifications
  3. Ensure accounting firms you assess use modern accounting tools, can grow with your business, and offer clear, responsive interaction
  4. Review reputation and pricing transparency by reading client reviews, asking for case studies, understanding their fee structure, and confirming they prioritize data security and customization

What certifications should US small business accounting firms have?

US small business accounting firms should have licensed Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), the most recognized credential for tax, audit, and financial reporting. Additional certifications like Certified Management Accountant (CMA) for financial analysis and Enrolled Agent (EA) for tax representation add further credibility. 

Firms should also follow the ethical and continuing education standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).