Outsource accounting to India without giving up control
iConsultera gives US CPA firms and accounting practices dedicated accounting professionals in India. Add capacity for month-end and tax season, while your firm keeps approvals, client relationships and final sign-off.
- You interview and choose your associates
- Scope and approvals are agreed before work begins
- Start with a small team and grow when you are ready
Founded in 2019, iConsultera has over 100 professionals across its outsourcing services and is based in Ahmedabad, India.
One client’s accounting team grew from 3–4 seats to 35–40
A growing organization came to us with rising workloads, a small internal team and late monthly reports. We began with basic accounting tasks and took on more as trust grew. Today the team handles end-to-end accounting, and the client reviews the final outputs.
Team size
Monthly report delivery
- Initial phaseBasic accounting with 3–4 resources
- Growth phaseMore resources added as work increased
- Process maturityMoved to end-to-end accounting
- Scale phaseTeam expanded to 35–40 seats
- Stability phaseConsistent, on-time delivery
Results from one anonymized engagement. Your results will depend on scope.
Who we help
US CPA and accounting firms
Owners and managing partners who need more capacity for month-end, tax season or client growth, and want their own review process to stay in place.
Finance teams
CFOs, finance directors and controllers who need dependable support with the close, reporting and analysis while a small internal team stays focused on decisions.
UK accounting practices
Practices looking for support in UK working hours. Tell us the standards and systems you use, and we will confirm what we can take on before any work starts.
When outsourcing accounting to India makes sense
For CPA firms and finance teams, it is a good way to add capacity, but it is not the right move at every stage.
It tends to work well when
- Busy periods stretch your team, or you turn work away
- Experienced staff are slow or expensive to hire
- Too much depends on one or two people
- Monthly reporting keeps running late
- The work is repeatable and can be documented
Sort these out first
- Nobody in-house has time to review the work
- Your processes exist only in people’s heads
- The job needs someone physically on site
- You want to hand over responsibility, not just the work
Accounting outsourcing services you can move to India
Accounts outsourcing does not have to be all or nothing. Start with one function or combine several, and each engagement is scoped around the work you want to hand over.
Day-to-day accounting
- Bookkeeping and accountingLedgers, journal entries, reconciliations and month-end closing.
- Payables and receivablesInvoices, vendor queries, collections and payment tracking.
- Payroll processingPayroll calculations, reimbursements, deductions and reporting.
Tax and audit support
- Tax preparation supportWorking papers, filing support, indirect tax and document management.
- Audit and assurance supportAudit readiness, schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
- Transaction supportFinancial due diligence and transaction advisory.
Reporting and planning
- Financial reportingFinancial statements, management reports and cash flow analysis.
- Financial planning and analysisBudgets, forecasts, variance analysis and KPI dashboards.
- Virtual CFO supportBusiness planning, profitability analysis and cost reviews.
Our accounting teams work with US GAAP, IFRS and AASB. Exact deliverables are confirmed for each engagement.
Why outsourcing arrangements fail, and how we reduce the risk
These are the problems CPA firms and finance teams should plan for before any work moves.
| Where it goes wrong | What we do about it |
|---|---|
| The scope is vague | Tasks, turnaround times and items needing approval are agreed before work begins. |
| Too much moves too quickly | You can begin with a small team on defined tasks, then add work as confidence grows. |
| Quality depends on one person | Work follows documented procedures, with multiple quality checks and an agreed review process. |
| You lose sight of the work | Reporting frequency, communication channels and escalation steps are set at the start, with dedicated points of contact. |
| You do not know who is doing it | You interview and choose your associates, and they work as an extension of your team. |
| Client data feels exposed | We work under NDAs and controlled access, and review your vendor-security checklist before onboarding. |
How your India team is set up
The right offshore accounting structure depends on your workload and how much support you need.
Dedicated resource
One or more associates assigned to your work, chosen by you and managed around your priorities.
Scalable team
A larger team that can grow or shrink with your volume, suited to several functions or busy seasons.
Project-based support
Defined work with a clear end point, such as clearing a backlog or preparing for an audit.
Working hours
We work as per your requirement, with overlapping US business hours. Our teams also support UK and Australian time zones.
How moving your accounting work to India works
Onboarding can take from a few days to a few weeks, depending on scope and complexity.
Share the workload
Tell us what you want to move, the systems you use and your deadlines.
Agree the scope
Set out responsibilities, turnaround times and what needs your approval.
Choose your people
Interview the associates and select those who fit your work.
Set up the work
Confirm system access, procedures, reporting and review steps.
Start and expand
Begin with defined tasks, then add more as the work proves itself.
How quality, control and client data are handled
Every engagement follows an agreed review path, so you know who prepared the work and who approves it.
- Your prioritiesYou set the work and deadlines
- PreparedYour team works to documented procedures
- CheckedQuality checks run before work reaches you
- Your sign-offYou review, approve and release
Quality review
Work is checked against documented procedures. Final review and sign-off are defined with you, and your firm keeps professional responsibility for its work.
Client control
System access, reporting and approvals are agreed up front. You can keep control of sensitive steps, such as releasing payments.
Team structure
Dedicated associates work as an extension of your team, with dedicated points of contact and agreed escalation steps.
Data handling
We work under NDAs with controlled access and secure systems. Share your confidentiality requirements and vendor-security checklist before onboarding.
People and AI
Skilled accountants do the work, and AI-assisted workflows reduce manual effort where suitable. People review exceptions and important decisions.
Your software
Tell us what you use, and we will confirm compatibility and access requirements before anything starts.
Accounting software our teams have worked with
- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Sage Intacct
- Oracle NetSuite
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Xero
- Bill.com
- Zoho Books
- ADP
- Paychex
- Gusto
- Caseware
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US tax work: if your work involves tax return information, check the rules on disclosure to preparers outside the US, including taxpayer consent under Treasury Regulation 301.7216-3. Your firm should take its own professional advice.
Questions about accounting outsourcing to India
What accounting work can we outsource to India?
Most repeatable work can move, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, payables and receivables, payroll processing, tax preparation support and financial reporting. You choose what moves and what stays in-house.
Who is responsible for the final work?
Your firm stays responsible for its work and client relationships. We agree who prepares, reviews and approves each task before work begins, so sign-off is never unclear.
Can the team work in our existing software?
We check this first. Share your platform and workflow, and we will confirm compatibility and access requirements before anything starts.
Can we start with one accountant?
Yes. You can begin with one dedicated associate or selected tasks. We will talk through what suits your workload.
How much does it cost to outsource accounting to India?
Cost depends on role seniority, team size, hours and scope, so we confirm it against your requirements. Savings can be up to 50% compared with an in-house team.
How is client data protected?
We use NDAs, controlled access and secure systems. Before onboarding, share your confidentiality requirements and vendor-security checklist so the controls for your work can be confirmed.
Do you work with UK accounting firms?
Yes, our teams support UK time zones. Scope depends on the standards and filings involved, so tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide before work begins.
Talk to iConsultera about your accounting workload
Tell us what you would like to move and what must stay with your firm. We will help you work out whether it makes sense.
US: +1-646-666-4292UK: +44-20-3769-0769Email: info@iconsultera.com