The three pricing models
| Model | How it works | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Per client file | Fixed monthly fee per client entity, set by volume and complexity | Firms that want a known cost per client |
| Hourly | Billed for hours worked | Overflow, clean-ups and one-off work |
| Dedicated team member (FTE) | Monthly fee for a person who works only on your files | Steady, high-volume work |
What drives the price
- Transaction volume and the number of bank, card and loan accounts.
- Complexity: classes, multiple entities, inventory, deferred revenue, foreign currency.
- Scope: bookkeeping only, or close, reporting and audit schedules as well.
- State of the books: clean files cost less than files needing catch-up.
- Turnaround: tight deadlines need more people at the same time.
- Seniority: senior accountants cost more than bookkeepers.
How to compare with a local hire
A local hire costs base salary plus benefits, payroll taxes, software and space; firms often add 25 to 35 percent to salary for these. Use our savings calculator with your own figures, then add the time your reviewers spend today on re-work.
Our prices
Per client file: custom quote. Per chargeable hour: from USD 12, billed monthly for hours actually worked. Dedicated team member: from USD 600 a month. Senior review and an engagement manager are included. See pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Which pricing model is cheapest?
It depends on your volume. Per client file usually gives the most predictable cost per client; hourly suits irregular work; a dedicated team member suits steady, high volume. Compare the cost of a finished, reviewed file rather than the headline rate.
What costs do firms forget to include?
Your own review time, onboarding time in the first two months, software seats for the offshore team, and the cost of re-work if quality is poor.
Sources
General information only, not legal, tax, audit or professional-conduct advice. Rules, standards and software features change, so confirm the position that applies to your firm before you act. See our disclaimer.
