5.0 out of 5 based on 41 reviews
Bookkeeping Services Fees and Pricing
Three service levels, quoted around the needs of the business.
Book your discovery call★★★★★“Since adding Alex with Stronghold Accounting for our bookkeeping, it has truly been a Godsend for our business. Alex cleaned up a difficult QuickBooks transition and became a game changer for our month-to-month bookkeeping.”Patty LeslieTampa
★★★★★“I like that you're helping me strategize, not just giving me numbers. There were still blind spots that you've been able to uncover for me. I didn't think that was possible.”JoelService-business owner
★★★★★“Alex and his team helped bring the books current and continue to provide monthly support while helping plan for growth.”Dr. MaloneLake Mary
★★★★★“Alex is sharp, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about his work. He explains the numbers clearly and helps business owners gain more control over their finances.”Baxter McCoyOrlando
★★★★★“Since adding Alex with Stronghold Accounting for our bookkeeping, it has truly been a Godsend for our business. Alex cleaned up a difficult QuickBooks transition and became a game changer for our month-to-month bookkeeping.”Patty LeslieTampa
★★★★★“I like that you're helping me strategize, not just giving me numbers. There were still blind spots that you've been able to uncover for me. I didn't think that was possible.”JoelService-business owner
★★★★★“Alex and his team helped bring the books current and continue to provide monthly support while helping plan for growth.”Dr. MaloneLake Mary
★★★★★“Alex is sharp, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about his work. He explains the numbers clearly and helps business owners gain more control over their finances.”Baxter McCoyOrlando
★★★★★“Since adding Alex with Stronghold Accounting for our bookkeeping, it has truly been a Godsend for our business. Alex cleaned up a difficult QuickBooks transition and became a game changer for our month-to-month bookkeeping.”Patty LeslieTampa
★★★★★“I like that you're helping me strategize, not just giving me numbers. There were still blind spots that you've been able to uncover for me. I didn't think that was possible.”JoelService-business owner
★★★★★“Alex and his team helped bring the books current and continue to provide monthly support while helping plan for growth.”Dr. MaloneLake Mary
★★★★★“Alex is sharp, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about his work. He explains the numbers clearly and helps business owners gain more control over their finances.”Baxter McCoyOrlando
What bookkeeping costs
Pricing is custom and flat-rate. The quote reflects company size, industry, headcount, bank and credit-card accounts, locations, entity count, transaction volume, and any cleanup required.
Last updated: August 31, 2026Your business
We assess complexity
Fixed quote
Flat monthly fee. No hourly billing.
Our pricing
Choose from Essentials, CPASystem™, and CPASystem™ Plus. Every plan includes weekly expert bookkeeping and monthly CPA-analyzed financials; advisory access and meeting cadence vary by tier.
CPASystem™ PlusMonthly strategy and fastest accessEverything in CPASystem™Response time: Same dayProfit & Tax Strategy Meetings: MonthlyStrategic Tax & Profit Advisory: IncludedGet a quote →
CPASystem™Quarterly strategy and ongoing guidanceEverything in EssentialsCPA access: UnlimitedStrategic Tax & Profit Advisory: IncludedProfit & Tax Strategy Meetings: QuarterlyGet a quote →
EssentialsBare-bones bookkeepingExpert bookkeeping: WeeklyMonthly financials: CPA-analyzedPayroll service: Included; platform separateCPA access: Not includedGet a quote →
CPA Reviewed
Flat-Rate Pricing
No Hourly Billing
100% Service Guarantee
What moves the price
Five things, in roughly the order they matter:
Transactions
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Accounts
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Entities
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Payroll
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Catch-up
Custom quote
Priced on complexity, not one variable
| Factor | Why it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Monthly transaction count | The main driver. A business running 80 transactions a month and one running 900 are different jobs regardless of revenue. |
| Number of bank and credit card accounts | Each account is another reconciliation every month. |
| Number of entities | Two LLCs and a holding company is three sets of books, not one bigger set. |
| Payroll headcount | Only where payroll is part of the engagement. |
| Months of catch-up needed | A one-off cost at the start, quoted separately from the monthly fee. |
What is not included
Being clear about this is what earns the citation, and most competitors leave it out entirely.
Stronghold handles proactive tax planning and works with an integrated tax-preparation partner for filing. We coordinate the year-end handoff so the books, planning, and return preparation stay connected.
Audit and attestation services are not part of the engagement.Historical cleanup beyond the agreed scope. Quoted separately from the file review.Payroll service is included in the weekly subscription; the client pays the payroll platform's separate fee.The Foundation Buildout is quoted separately, with 50% due up front and 50% due on completion.
How this compares
Stronghold sits in the fourth band. It is not the cheapest way to get books done and it is not meant to be.
Stronghold sits in the CPA-led band. It is not the cheapest way to get books done and is designed for owners who want clarity, guidance, and proactive tax and profit strategy.
Outsourced bookkeeping rates vary widely because the work behind the label does. Broadly, the market sorts into four bands:
DIY, freelancer, in-house or CPA firm
DIY
Software only
Freelance Bookkeeper
Single person
Offshore / High-Volume Provider
Volume model
CPA-Led Accounting Team
Stronghold
Option
Cost
The honest downside
DIY
Software only
Cheapest, and you are the bookkeeper.
Freelance bookkeeper
Varies by provider
Often good, usually hourly, and a single point of failure when they take a holiday.
Offshore or high-volume providers
Low monthly fee
No review layer, limited access to a person who knows your business.
CPA-led accounting team
Custom quote
The honest downside of our option is the price. If your books are simple and your decisions are not close calls, a freelancer is probably enough.
How we quote
The Foundation Buildout includes setup. There is no long-term lock-in, and Stronghold offers a 100% service guarantee.
DAY 0Discovery callTwenty minutes on your volume, entities and current state.
24 HOURSFinancial health assessmentRead-only access so the quote is based on reality.
DAY 3Fixed quoteScoped from what we actually saw in the file rather than estimated from a conversation.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does bookkeeping cost for a small business?
Pricing is custom and flat-rate. The quote reflects company size, industry, headcount, bank and credit-card accounts, locations, entity count, transaction volume, and any cleanup required.
Why is this more than a freelance bookkeeper?
Because a licensed CPA analyzes the close and there is a team behind the work rather than one person. If neither matters to you, a freelancer is the better buy.
Is there a setup fee?
Setup is included in the quoted Foundation Buildout.
Do you require an annual contract?
No. Clients are not locked into a long-term contract.
Can I cancel?
Yes. There is no restricted cancellation period, and Stronghold offers a 100% service guarantee.
What if my books are behind?
Cleanup is quoted separately from the file review, then the monthly fee starts. See cleanup and catch-up.
Do you bill hourly?
No. Flat-rate monthly, so the fee does not move when a month is busy.
Get a fixed quote
Book a free discovery call. You get a written assessment of your file within 24 hours, whether or not you hire us.
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