Bookkeeping Price Calculator

Bookkeeping Price Calculator

Estimated Monthly Fee

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*This is an estimate based on standard industry rates. Exact quotes may vary based on the complexity of your chart of accounts.

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How Is Bookkeeping Pricing Calculated?

Outsourcing your bookkeeping is a strategic investment that saves time and ensures financial compliance. However, many business owners are confused by the wide range of pricing in the accounting industry. Most modern bookkeeping firms move away from hourly rates toward "Value-Based Pricing" or "Tiered Pricing" models.

Key Factors Influencing Your Cost

• Transaction Volume: The more lines of data your bookkeeper needs to categorize and reconcile, the more time it takes. This includes every sale, expense, and transfer.
• Account Quantity: Each bank account, credit card, and loan requires a separate reconciliation process. A business with one checking account is significantly simpler than one with five credit cards and multiple payment processors like Stripe or PayPal.
• Payroll Complexity: Processing payroll involves tax filings, benefit tracking, and regulatory compliance. The price typically scales with the number of employees.
• Revenue Scale: As a business grows in revenue, the liability and complexity of financial reporting generally increase, requiring more senior-level oversight.

Realistic Pricing Examples

To help you understand how our calculator works, here are three common scenarios:

Scenario A: The Solopreneur
100 transactions, 1 bank account, no employees, $150k revenue.
Estimated Cost: ~$250 – $350 per month.

Scenario B: Growing Small Business
300 transactions, 3 bank accounts, 5 employees, $800k revenue.
Estimated Cost: ~$550 – $750 per month.

Scenario C: Established Mid-Sized Company
600 transactions, 6 bank/loan accounts, 20 employees, $3M revenue.
Estimated Cost: ~$1,200 – $1,800 per month.