Accounting Advisory Services for Growing US Businesses Better Systems, Better Decisions
Accounting advisory services that fix the way your finance function works: cleaner processes, stronger controls, the right systems and clear answers to the financial questions in front of you.
- Practical adviceImplemented, not just written
- Senior accountantsWho have run finance teams
- Fixed scopeAgreed before we start
Big Accountants provides accounting advisory services to US businesses that have outgrown the way their finance function was first set up. We review how money, data and approvals move through your business, find what is slowing you down or putting you at risk, and help you put the fixes in place.
Accounting consulting works best when the advisers also do the work. Our team runs bookkeeping, controller and CFO engagements every month, so our recommendations are practical, sized for your business and tested in real closes, not lifted from a template.
- A faster, documented month end close
- A chart of accounts that answers real questions
- Controls that close obvious gaps
- A software stack that fits your volume
- Clear profitability by product and customer
Why Businesses Seek Accounting Advisory Services
Most finance problems are visible in the numbers long before they become a crisis. Federal Reserve and fraud survey data show how common they are.
Accounting Consulting and Advisory Services We Offer
Each engagement starts with a clear question and ends with a plan you can act on.
Finance process review
Close, payables, receivables and payroll processes mapped and streamlined.
Chart of accounts design
A structure that supports reporting by class, location, product or project.
Internal controls design
Approvals, segregation of duties and access designed for a small team.
Systems selection
The right accounting software and apps for your volume and industry.
Pricing and profitability
Margins by product, customer and channel, with pricing decisions to match.
Cash flow improvement
Working capital, payment terms and collections reviewed for faster cash.
Multi entity and expansion
Accounting setup for new entities, locations and states as you grow.
Sale and investment readiness
Clean financials, schedules and data rooms before due diligence starts.
How Our Advisory Engagements Work
A structured approach that ends with change, not just a report.
- Weeks 1 to 2
Discover
Interviews, document review and a walk through of how work really gets done.
- Weeks 2 to 4
Diagnose
Gaps, risks and quick wins ranked by cost and impact.
- Week 4
Recommend
A written plan with owners, timelines and budget, presented to you.
- After
Implement
We put the changes in place, or support your team while they do.
Need ongoing support after the project? Our controller services and virtual CFO teams can carry the plan forward.
Advisory Engagements Compared
Choose the format that fits the question you need answered.
| Factor | Diagnostic review | Project | Ongoing advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Understanding what is wrong | Fixing a defined problem | Steady guidance as you grow |
| Typical length | Two to four weeks | One to three months | Monthly, ongoing |
| Deliverable | Findings and ranked recommendations | Changes implemented and documented | Regular reviews and decisions |
| Pricing model | Per task | Per task or hourly | Fixed monthly fee or hourly |
Every engagement has a written scope and price agreed before work starts.
Signs You Need Accounting Advisory Services
If two or more of these sound familiar, an outside review will likely pay for itself.
- Month end takes weeks and still produces surprises
- Your chart of accounts cannot answer basic questions
- You are not sure which products or customers make money
- Approvals and payments depend on one person
- Your software no longer fits your volume
- You are planning a sale, investment or expansion
Advice You Can Act On
We give accounting and finance advice: processes, controls, systems, reporting and profitability. Where a question needs a lawyer, or a tax position needs a qualified tax professional, we say so plainly and work alongside your advisers.
Every recommendation comes with the reasoning behind it, the cost of acting and the cost of not acting, so you can make the call with the full picture.
- Written scopeAgreed before work starts
- Ranked findingsBy cost, risk and impact
- Practical fixesSized for your team
- Clear limitsLegal and tax questions referred
- ConfidentialityYour data protected under a written security plan
Accounting Advisory Services Pricing
Price depends on the scope, the size of your finance function and how much implementation support you need. Every quote is fixed in writing after a free call, and our pricing is competitive. See how our pricing models work.
Per task
Defined projects
A diagnostic review or system change at a set price.
Hourly
Advice on demand
Questions, meetings and second opinions as they arise.
Fixed monthly fee
Ongoing advisory
A regular adviser for an agreed monthly fee.
Industries and Software We Support
Our advisory team works with US businesses in these sectors, on the platforms they already use.
- Ecommerce
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Wholesale
- Manufacturing
- Restaurants
- Construction and contractors
- Real estate and property management
- Accounting firms
- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Xero
- Zoho Books
Services That Put Our Advice to Work
Controller services
Close ownership and internal controls.
Virtual CFO
Forecasts, budgets and strategic planning.
Software implementation
Setup, migration and support for your accounting system.
Financial reporting
Monthly statements and management reports.
See all our accounting and bookkeeping services for US businesses.
Accounting Advisory Services FAQs
What are accounting advisory services?
Accounting advisory services help a business improve how its finance function works. They cover processes, internal controls, chart of accounts design, systems selection, profitability analysis and preparing financial information for lenders, investors or buyers.
How is advisory different from bookkeeping or tax preparation?
Bookkeeping records transactions and tax preparation files returns. Advisory looks at how the whole finance function works and recommends changes that make it faster, more accurate and more useful for decisions.
Do you implement your recommendations?
Yes. We can put the changes in place ourselves, such as redesigning your chart of accounts or setting up approval workflows, or support your team while they do it.
How much do accounting consulting services cost?
Cost depends on the scope, the size of your finance function and the implementation support you need. We price advisory per project, hourly or as a fixed monthly fee, quoted in writing after a free call.
Do you give legal or tax advice?
We give accounting and finance advice. Legal questions are referred to your attorney, and tax positions are handled by qualified tax professionals, either our tax team or your own preparer.
Can you help us prepare to sell the business?
Yes. We clean up historical financials, prepare supporting schedules and organize the information buyers and their accountants usually request during due diligence.
How long does an advisory project take?
A diagnostic review usually takes two to four weeks. Implementation projects typically run one to three months, depending on scope.
Which industries do you advise?
We advise ecommerce, healthcare, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, restaurant, construction, real estate and accounting firm clients across the US.
Fix the Finance Problems Holding You Back
Tell us what is not working today. We will recommend where to start and send a clear written quote.