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Accounting Firms for Advertising & Marketing Agencies

Find an accounting firm who specializes in advertising and marketing agencies. Whether you’re running a digital marketing firm, creative studio, or ad agency, you’ll need help with project-based accounting, payroll for contractors, and smart tax planning. The accounting firms on Sam’s List know how to manage fluctuating cash flow, media spend deductions, and quarterly tax prep—so you can focus on your clients.
Need to outsource something else? Search for proactivefinancial advisorsandfractional CFOson Sam’s List too. Make sure to check the reviews, it’s one of the most important parts of your vetting process!

Featured Accountants

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"I own a number of small businesses and have a rather complicated tax return... CPA on Fire has been wonderful in helping me grow and strategize over the years. They are talented, patient, and I trust them. Highly recommended."
Fiat Finance | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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3 Client Reviews

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"Kaley Pate at Fiat Finance has been incredible to work with. Communicative, thorough and quick. I can't recommend highly enough!"
Nimbl | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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25 Client Reviews

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"Nimbl works at holding the sacredness of trust carefully in how they prepare, follow through, and reconcile perceived or real discrepancies. They provide us peace of mind, day-to-day, and a supportive perspective of the future enabling us to prepare and position ourselves to make the most of every opportunity. They are high-quality people who demonstrate proficiency and competency in their work and utilize processes that make it predictable. We enjoy connecting them with other people because we know that they will help make their life, business and future better."

Accountants

STAXX | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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19 Client Reviews

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"Alex & Team are top notch tax and accounting pro's. would recommend to anyone with a digital business."
Good Measure | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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8 Client Reviews

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"Our organization was in a rough spot regarding our financial processes given we were understaff and lacked the expertise needed to work effectively in this area. Our partnership with Good Measure Financial was easily the best decision we’ve made operationally in the last decade. We needed professional help from payroll/tax filing to best practice as a non-profit organization and GMF was the clear choice. There are so many details that make working with a church labor intensive, ranging from how pastors are paid to supporting missionaries or working with committees. The regular, run of the mill business partner working with small business could never do what GMF has done for us. Nothing is boiler plate. If I need Ben, he is available to give good, honest, friendly, and proactive help. You don’t have to lead their team to fix your problems like I’ve seen with other partnerships, Ben will find it and do it before asked. He is the guy and GMF is the team you want in a foxhole. If you’re a church and your finances are more characterized by chaos rather than order...
doola | Bookkeeping, Tax Preparation
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6 Client Reviews

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"I have an E-commerce business which I manage on doola, as an international founder, having everything in one place (formation, finances, and bookkeeping + federal taxes) is awesome, and the CPA consultations are a nice touch."
Track | Bookkeeping, International Tax Services, Payroll Services
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6 Client Reviews

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"Jesse is outstanding—highly efficient, meticulous, and proactive. His expertise has established our financial management, ensuring accuracy and compliance when setting up my new business. His dedication and professionalism are unmatched. I highly recommend his services to any business seeking top-notch bookkeeping, especially for a business just getting off the ground."
Solopreneur Tax | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Payroll Services
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6 Client Reviews

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"Solopreneur Tax has been our CPA and financial advisor since we started our company in 2021. I am grateful that I get to have a relationship with Chris, the owner of Solo.
At the beginning, when my company was focused on business development, Solo fortified my back office. They advised me of the appropriate accounting system to use, of the proper internal control procedures to put in place, and of the tax codes to be prepared for.

They continue to make themselves available to answer my questions regarding the monthly reconciliation of my books or year-end tax planning. As a...
Online Taxman/Global Expat Advisors | Bookkeeping, International Tax Services, Tax Preparation
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"The level of satisfaction I receive with working with this team, is superb. Not only do I feel confident with the work provided, but I am at ease as my questions and concerns are addressed in such a timely manner."
Get Parallel, Inc. | Fractional CFO Services
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5 Client Reviews

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"Parallel is exactly the product I needed to create accurate financial models to help me understand the impact of hiring and spending decisions on my bottom line, burn rate, and runway. Knowing exactly where my financial situation is has provided me with great peace of mind. I honestly don't know how I lived without it. 100% would recommend."
Lemoti | Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services, Tax Preparation
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4 Client Reviews

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"Thank you to the Lemoti team for helping me stay on top of my finances and ensuring I'm maximizing my post-tax earnings for retirement. I used to worry if I was managing the numbers correctly, but now, thanks to them, I have complete peace of mind."
Framework Tax & Accounting | Advisory Services, Audit Services, Bookkeeping
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"Great! Fast, helpful, answered all my questions, didn't mind getting on calls, and had ideas for how to improve things."
Walker Advisory, LLC | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Forensic Accounting
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3 Client Reviews

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"Dylan did my taxes this year. He took extra time to go through our paperwork and look for every qualifying deduction possible. I was shocked at how much we’d missed in the past and very grateful for his help. He was always helpful and available to answer questions."
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What to Look for in an Accountant for a Marketing Agency

Creative agencies are complex businesses. Between tracking revenue by campaign, forecasting cash flow, and staying compliant with payroll and tax obligations, it's easy for financial clarity to fall through the cracks. That’s why accountants who specialize in advertising or marketing agencies are so valuable.
The right accountant can help you manage client budgets, streamline invoicing and accounts receivable, allocate costs across departments or campaigns, and make sense of profitability at the project level. For marketing agencies, they may also help calculate return on ad spend (ROAS), track expenses across multiple platforms, and ensure media buying costs are reconciled accurately.

Whether you're running a boutique digital agency or a large creative firm, working with someone who speaks the language of retainers, commissions, and deferred revenue can make or break your margins.

FrequentlyAsked Questions

How much does it cost for a marketing firm to hire an accountant?

Costs vary based on services. Bookkeeping may range from $300–$2,500/month, payroll from $20–$100/employee, and tax prep from $500–$2,000/year.

What does a marketing accountant do?

A marketing accountant helps plan budgets, track expenses by campaign, manage contractor payroll, and ensure tax compliance. They also assist with optimizing marketing deductions.

Is it worth hiring an accountant for a small agency?

Yes—especially if you're managing multiple clients, paying contractors, or spending heavily on software and media. A good accountant can keep your agency compliant and profitable.

Can marketing agencies deduct advertising expenses?

Yes, advertising and promotional costs are generally deductible—but your accountant should help you distinguish between internal marketing and billable campaign work.

Not sure who’s right for your advertising and marketing agency? Answer a few quick questions, and we’ll introduce you to someone who fits.

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