ArdentAces
Pricing

Fixed-fee. Tailored. Locked once it's set.

Every engagement is scoped on a 30-minute discovery call, then locked into one monthly fee that doesn't move unless your scope materially changes. We don't quote off a sticker — we listen, scope, and put a single number on the work.

For CPAs & firms

Priced per end-client. Quoted on a call.

Every CPA engagement is different — different software, different end-client volumes, different deliverables. We don't pretend a sticker price covers all of that. A 30-minute discovery call lets us scope each engagement properly, then lock the fee. You set the markup. We deliver the work.

Fixed-fee, per end-client.

No hourly billing. No surprise add-ons later.

Quoted on a scoping call.

A 30-minute call to understand volume, complexity, software, and deliverables.

Locked once set.

Your fee doesn't move unless the scope materially changes.

You keep the markup.

Set your client-facing price. We deliver the work at a fee that protects your margin.

Common add-ons (rolled into your quote)
  • Payroll support
  • AP management
  • AR management
  • Catch-up / cleanup (one-time project, scoped separately)
  • Year-end tax package handoff (included in ongoing engagements)
For business owners

One fixed monthly fee. Quoted to your business.

Every business is different, so we don't quote off a sticker. A 30-minute discovery call lets us understand your books, your software, and what you actually need — then we put a single fixed monthly fee on it. Locked once it's set, doesn't move unless your business materially changes.

One fixed monthly fee.

Set on a 30-minute call, locked once it's set.

Quoted to your scope.

We listen first, understand your books, then put a single number on it.

Everything rolled in.

Bookkeeping, reports, dedicated contact, and any add-ons — priced together.

No long-term contracts.

Engagements are month-to-month. Earned by the work, not enforced by a clause.

Included in every engagement
  • Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliations
  • P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports
  • Tax-ready books delivered annually
  • Dedicated bookkeeper contact
  • Messaging support with 24-hour response SLA
What's not included

Plain English on what the fee covers.

We believe transparent pricing means being as clear about what's out of scope as what's in.

  • ·Tax filing or tax advisory work (we partner with your CPA, or can introduce you to one)
  • ·Audit or attest services
  • ·Third-party software subscriptions (QuickBooks Online, Xero, Gusto, etc.) — these remain in your name and billed directly to you
  • ·One-time project work (cleanup, migration, system setup) is quoted separately from ongoing monthly fees
FAQ

Pricing questions.

Why don't you publish prices on the site?+

Because no two engagements are the same. Showing tiered prices either over-quotes simple work or under-quotes complex work — both are unfair to the client. A 30-minute scoping call lets us understand your exact needs and quote a single fixed monthly fee that reflects them. No bait-and-switch, no surprise add-ons later.

How long until I have a quote?+

Most clients receive a written fixed-fee quote within 24 hours of the discovery call. If your scope is straightforward, we'll often quote you on the call itself.

Do fees increase over time?+

Only if your scope materially changes — more transactions, added entities, new services. If something shifts, we discuss and re-scope openly. We don't do silent price creep.

Do you require long-term contracts?+

No. Engagements are month-to-month. We believe your decision to stay should be renewed by the quality of the work every month, not a contract clause.

How do I actually get a quote?+

Book a 30-minute discovery call. We listen, we scope, we quote. No pressure, no upsell.

One call

Ready for a number?

Thirty minutes. You'll walk away with a clear fixed-fee quote and full visibility into exactly what it covers.