On average, hourly rates for bookkeeping clean-up might range from $30 to $100 or more per hour. Flat Fee: Some bookkeepers and bookkeeping services offer a flat fee for clean-up services. This fee is typically determined after an initial assessment of the financial records.

To help answer some of your burning questions, take a look at a few average rates: The average hourly wage for a bookkeeper in the U.S. is $22 per hour. CPAs typically charge $200 – $250 per hour. Top bookkeepers in major cities may charge $500 per hour (or more).

Value-based pricing means pricing your services upfront based on the perceived value they have to your clients. You can take into account the client, the job type, your experience, along with many other factors to give a fair quote.

The profession is not dying; instead, it's evolving to meet the demands of the 21st century. Bookkeeping has been a vital component of business operations since ancient times and continues to adapt to the dynamic landscape.