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If you run an accounting firm, you already know the pattern. When busy season hits, same piled-up works, thin team, and burnout follows. Hiring locally alone doesn't fix it. AICPA members are at retirement, and Accounting graduates number has dropped.
So, when you look for qualified accounting talent, you plan to offshore. And here, the Philippines comes up fast 421 offshore company and 1.4 million Filipinos working in the BPO. But not every offshoring partner understands accounting, handles tax season, multi-client workflows, and your documentation standards.
We have analyzed the top offshoring providers in the Philippines across their specializations, security certifications, retention rates, and real-world fit for your offshoring partner.
| Provider | Best For | Philippine Location(s) | Scale | Security / Certifications | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYCPE ONE | CPA firms that want a dedicated team plus CPE, compliance, and marketing from one partner | Metro Manila, Pampanga | 3,000+ professionals, 1,000+ firms served | SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001:2022, GDPR compliant | From $9/hour |
| TOA Global | Firms that want an accounting-only specialist | Metro Manila, Clark, Tarlac, Cebu | 4,180+ professionals, 1,100+ firms | Not listed (Great Place to Work certified) | Custom quote + $2,000 recruitment fee + $2,100 refundable deposit |
| D&V Philippines | Audit support and corporate finance | Metro Manila | ~800 professionals | Not listed | Not public |
| Scrubbed | Middle-market and niche industries (clean tech, life sciences, biotech) | San Fernando, Pampanga | 1,000+ professionals | Not listed | Not public |
| Outsourced | Full-time finance staff with home, office, or hybrid setups | Metro Manila, Clark, and Cebu | Not disclosed | ISO-certified | Custom quote |
| VJM Global | Philippine businesses and foreign owners setting up locally | Not listed | Boutique | Not listed | Not public |
| Connext Global | Firms starting with one hire on an employer-of-record model | Angeles, Metro Manila, Davao, and Cebu | Staffing since 2014 | "Aligned with" ISO 27001 | From $1,800/month per accounting role |
| Cloudstaff | Large teams across AP/AR, tax compliance, and reporting | Clark, Metro Manila, Tarlac, Davao, Cebu | ~10,000 staff, 1,000+ companies | ISO 9001, ISO 27001 | Custom quote, no setup fees |
| Emapta | Firms that want transparent pricing and fast setup | 17 offices | 1,200+ clients in 30+ countries | ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type 1 | Quote-based, no salary markup |
| MicroSourcing | Accounting plus support functions under one roof | 13 locations | 10,000+ staff, 1,000+ clients | ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | Custom quote |
MYCPE ONE is a leading offshore and outsourcing provider that builds dedicated, full-time remote teams for global businesses. It supports 1,000+ CPA and accounting firms, with offices in Manila and Pampanga, so firms can hire offshore accountants in the Philippines who work as an extension of their in-house team. Besides staffing, it offers direct-hire recruitment, captive setups, M&A advisory, marketing, and CPE. It’s a one-stop shop for firms that want to build their own offshore team.
TOA Global is a premier choice built specifically for accounting firms. They recruit accounting industry professionals and handle local employment infrastructure, workplace support, and ongoing development. It serves 1,100+ accounting firms in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It has 4,180+ offshore professionals across Metro Manila, Clark, Tarlac, and Cebu.
Your offshore accountant works full-time inside your firm's daily workflow, and TOA handles the hiring, workplace, and training. Accountants integrate directly into your workflows while you retain control over client context and final technical judgment.
D&V Philippines was established in 2012 and has around 800 professionals in Metro Manila. It supports CFOs and accounting firms, mostly with audit support and corporate finance. Its audit teams know GAAS, PCAOB, GAAP, and IFRS and work as an extension of your team during busy season.
Scrubbed is a partner-led CPA firm, not a pure staffing company. It has over 1,000 professionals in San Fernando, Pampanga, and focuses on niches like clean tech, life sciences, and biotech. You work with a named senior professional, and the team handles accounting, tax, CFO support, and more under CPA guidance.
Outsourced is a prominent Quezon City-based offshore staffing provider that recruits full-time, dedicated professionals across financial services and accounting. They offer ISO-certified data security standards, high staff retention rates, and flexible work arrangements (home, office, or hybrid).
Outsourced is an offshore staffing provider based in Quezon City. It recruits full-time, dedicated professionals across financial services and accounting. Your hire works as part of your team, and Outsourced handles the recruiting and setup.
A homegrown boutique firm based in Davao City, the team includes CPAs, lawyers, and business experts. It offers outsourced accounting teams, payroll outsourcing, bookkeeping, tax compliance, and an employer of record service. It also helps foreign owners register and run businesses in the Philippines.
Connext is a Philippines-based back-office BPO provider that has offered staffing since 2014. You can start with a single full-time accountant and build a larger finance team. The model Connext has build is to acts as employer of record. So it handles payroll, HR compliance, and local employment. Roles run from accounting associates (invoicing, reconciliations, GL support) to controllers and accounting managers.
Cloudstaff has 20 years in outsourcing and works with 1,000+ companies. It has about 10,000 staff across 14 Philippine sites, including Clark, Metro Manila, Tarlac, Davao, and Cebu. Team is highly proficient in working with the accounting practice for US, Australian, and UKs major accounting software. They commonly handle AP/AR, tax compliance, and financial reporting. Cloud staff claims to charges no setup fees.
Emapta is a dedicated staffing company and a Certified B Corp with 1,200+ clients in 30+ countries and 16 offices in the Philippines. As a partner Emapta will help you with recruitment, HR, IT, office space, and compliance. Common roles include senior accountants, bookkeepers, AP/AR specialists, payroll accountants, and tax accountants. Emapta says teams can be up and running in 4 to 6 weeks.
MicroSourcing is one of the largest outsourcing providers in the Philippines. Owned by Australia's Probe CX. It has 1,000+ clients, and 10,000+ staff serving in 13 locations. It supports accounting roles like accountants, AR and AP specialists, bookkeepers, and collection specialists. It says clients keep full control of their team under its managed services model.
Outsourcing in Philippines is 3 to 4 time cheaper, 24/7 service coverage with large and customer service focused highly proficient in English.
A bookkeeper in Philippines earns $300 to $550 monthly. whereas a the same bookkeeper in U.S will cost $3000 to $4000 per month. This reduces operational cost by 30% to 60%. IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Chevron, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Accenture, Amazon, and Deloitte all outsource accounting and business processes to the Philippines.
With over 200000 licensed CPAs nationwide, around 34,000+ CPAs are registered under PICPA as active members. 350,000 fresh university graduates enter each year, participating in the $40+ billion BPO market. Philippines is mature ecosystem built specifically around delivering professional services at Western standards.
Historical and economic ties to the United States shaped a workforce. Strong American and Hispanic influences creates a professional environment that understands direct communication styles, reporting expectations, and the professional etiquette.
The 2025 index ranks the Philippines #28 globally with a score of 569 on the EF English Proficiency Index, placing firmly in the High Proficiency category reflecting its practical capability. Filipino professionals hold an edge in communication skills, customer service orientation, and adaptability to Western business culture.
BPO and IT-BPM sector is a strategic economic priority of Philippine government. Active policy support creates an investment environment that sustains long-term offshore operations.
The compliance and security framework governing Philippine operations aligns with international standards that accounting firms require.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) govern financial reporting, auditing standards, and tax compliance. Top BPO providers operate under international standards: GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
This is an important section because readers often use these terms interchangeably.
| Model | How it works | Level of control | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offshore staffing | Dedicated professional works as an extension of your team. | High | Firms wanting direct workflow control |
| Managed outsourcing | Provider manages the accounting process/team | Medium | Firms wanting less operational management |
| Traditional BPO | Provider performs defined business processes | Lower | High-volume standardized work |
| Recruiting/staff augmentation | Provider sources talent; client manages employee | High | Firms wanting hiring flexibility |
Explain that the provider's employment model, management responsibility, pricing, and client control can differ substantially, so buyers should compare like-for-like models.
The Offshoring staffing company you hire must have a specialized infrastructure, dedicated talent integration, and rigorous data security. You are not just filling a seat. You are handing over client-sensitive work, and you need people who fit your workflows, protect your data, and stay long enough to become real team members.
Always start with the task with the lowest priority. The best work offshore is repeatable, rule-based, and well-documented. Here are the five areas firms hand off most.
Offshore staffing has become a smart way for accounting firms to handle growth, fill talent gaps, and manage overheads. The Philippines stands out because of its deep accounting talent pool, strong English skills, and mature staffing industry.
Whoever you choose as your accountant offshoring partner, compare them, verify security practices, and start with a clear scope. Take your time with the decision and choose the one that aligns with your goal, not some top-ranking list.
The country offers a large pool of accounting graduates and licensed CPAs, strong English proficiency, and familiarity with US business practices and culture. An established staffing infrastructure, highly supported by Philippines Govt. Makes it more reliable for accounting work.
Many accounting professionals in the Philippines are trained in US GAAP and US tax concepts. Surprisingly roughly 200,000 local CPAs in the Philippines are registered under the Professional Regulation Commission. NASBA and the AICPA has officially expanded the Uniform U.S. CPA Examination to the Philippines.
Savings depend on the role, the provider, and what the price includes. Firms generally save on salary, benefits, and overhead. Still, you end of saving hover around 50% to 70% when offshore to the Philippines.
It depends on what your firm needs. MYCPE ONE suits CPA firms that want offshore staffing, CPE, and compliance support from one partner. TOA Global fits firms that want an accounting-only specialist, and D&V Philippines is strongest for audit support. Emapta works well for firms that want transparent pricing.
Offshore accounting staff in the Philippines usually cost $8 to $18 per hour, compared with $28 to $65 per hour in the US. Provider pricing varies: MYCPE ONE starts at $11/hour, and Connext lists accounting roles from $1,800/month. Always ask what the rate covers, including recruitment fees, deposits, equipment, and notice periods.
Yes, if the provider has strong security controls. Look for ISO 27001 certification and a current SOC 2 Type 2 report, and ask how they handle access control and device security. For US tax work, make sure you get IRS Section 7216 client consent before sharing tax return information offshore. Philippine providers also fall under the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Most providers can place a dedicated accountant within a few weeks. Emapta, for example, says teams can be running in 4 to 6 weeks. The timeline depends on how senior the role is, how fast you interview, and how well your workflows are documented before onboarding.
Christopher is the Director of Client Relations and Business Development at MYCPE ONE, a leader known for his energy and people-first approach. Chris leads from the front mentoring teams, driving growth, and building lasting client relationships. With over a decade of experience in sales, coaching, and business strategy, he has helped 5,000 CPAs nationwide overcome challenges and discover new opportunities. Chris is a familiar presence at major accounting conferences, representing MYCPE ONE and shaping meaningful industry partnerships. Passionate about leadership and professional growth, he continues to inspire teams and professionals to reach their highest potential.
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