How Much Can I Charge for Bookkeeping?
Whether you’re setting your own rates or evaluating quotes, pricing should reflect scope, complexity, and outcomes-not just hours. Flat monthly packages are popular because they give predictability and reward process efficiency.
Common pricing models
- Flat monthly packages by tier and scope
- Hourly for ad-hoc or variable projects
- Value-based pricing for specialized reporting or speed
What affects price
- Transaction volume and number of accounts
- Cleanup or catch-up months required
- Industry complexity (inventory, job costing, multi-entity)
- Reporting requirements and meetings cadence
Quoting catch-up work
Price a one-time cleanup per month of backlog based on complexity and data quality. After cleanup, move to a predictable monthly plan that includes software.
Showing value at higher price points
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FAQs
What pricing models do bookkeepers use?
Flat monthly packages, hourly rates, or value-based pricing tied to scope and complexity.
What factors affect rates?
Transaction volume, number of accounts, industry complexity, cleanup needs, and reporting requirements.
Are fixed monthly packages better than hourly?
Fixed packages give predictability and encourage process efficiency; hourly works for ad-hoc or variable work.
How should I price catch-up months?
Quote a one-time cleanup fee per month of backlog based on complexity and data quality.
What’s a good way to show value at higher price points?
Include CPA-ready financials, monthly close cadence, and proactive KPI reporting.
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