It’s the first real question every business owner asks, and most accounting firms dodge it with “it depends.” It does depend — but you still deserve a straight answer before you book a call. Here’s how outsourced accounting is actually priced in Kaysville, what drives the number up or down, and how it compares to hiring in-house.
FJ & Associates, PLLC prices on a **flat-rate basis** — predictable monthly fees, not hourly billing that surprises you on the invoice.
## What Drives the Price
– **Transaction volume** — more accounts and more activity means more to reconcile each month
– **Services included** — bookkeeping only, or bookkeeping + payroll + tax + advisory
– **Complexity** — multiple entities, inventory, multi-state activity, or job costing add work
– **Cleanup needed** — if your books are behind, there’s a one-time catch-up before monthly maintenance
## Sample Pricing for Kaysville Small Businesses
| Service | Typical Starting Point |
|—|—|
| Monthly bookkeeping | from ~$263/mo (<250 transactions); ~$525/mo (<500) |
| Payroll | from $28/run + $6/employee ($80/mo minimum) |
| Business tax return (1065 / 1120-S) | from $1,200 |
| Sales tax filing | from $150/mo, $250/qtr |
| Fractional accountant / controller | $90/hr (accountant), $225/hr (controller) |
*(Figures are general guidance; confirm current rates during your consultation.)*
## Outsourcing vs. Hiring In-House
A full-time bookkeeper in Utah runs $45,000–$60,000+ in salary, plus payroll taxes, benefits, software, and management time — and you still don’t get CPA-level review or tax expertise. For most Kaysville small businesses, outsourcing to a [CPA firm](https://cpaone.net/accountant/) delivers more for a fraction of that cost, with none of the hiring risk.
## FAQs
**Is outsourced accounting cheaper than hiring someone?**
For most small businesses, yes — outsourcing costs well under a full-time salary while adding CPA oversight and tax integration.
**Do you charge hourly?**
Recurring services are flat-rate so you know your monthly cost in advance. Some one-time work may be quoted hourly or as a fixed project fee.
**Are there setup or onboarding fees?**
Some services include a modest one-time onboarding fee. We disclose any setup costs in your quote up front.
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**Missy Dennis, CPA** | Partner, FJ & Associates, PLLC — Kaysville, UT. Master of Accounting (University of Utah), licensed CPA with 20+ years in public accounting.
