This comparison highlights the key differences to help you decide based on cost, control, effort, and speed.
Feature | MYCPE ONE | DIY |
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No Capex | Capex Heavy |
MYCPE ONE offers fully equipped offices and support without upfront capital. DIY setups require large investment in office space, equipment, and long-term commitments.
End-to-end Entity Setup Support |
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Quick Scaling | Slower Scaling |
MYCPE ONE enables rapid team scaling through access to a 250,000+ strong pre-vetted talent pool, backed by a specialized recruitment team that understands U.S. and Canadian accounting needs. With offices across 20 cities in India and the Philippines, firms benefit from geo-diverse hiring and domain-aligned talent. Structured onboarding and training programs allow quick ramp-up of both experienced and fresh talent. In contrast, DIY setups often face delays in sourcing, onboarding, and training, with limited access to recruitment infrastructure and localized hiring networks—making it harder to scale quickly or across regions.
Different - MOS allows rapid expansion |
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Available from Day One | Build From Scratch |
MYCPE ONE provides firms with a full suite of ready-to-go operational support — including IT infrastructure, data security, recruitment, HR, and admin teams — from day one. You gain access to customizable HR policies, structured SOPs, a robust HR tech platform, and workforce analytics to streamline operations. Our experts manage hiring, onboarding, and back-end functions while also organizing employee engagement activities to promote team culture. In contrast, DIY models comes with higher alignement but require setting up these resources from scratch, leading to delays, inconsistencies, and increased operational effort.
Different - MOS offers built-in resources |
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100% Control | Partial Control |
With MYCPE ONE, you retain full decision-making authority while we act as the official employer for compliance. You control hiring, appraisals, bonuses, work policies, flexibility, and even cultural elements like events and recognition. We provide you with a mature HR and operations playbook for guidance, but you’re free to implement your own policies — from leave structures to compensation rules — tailored to your firm’s standards. In contrast, DIY setups demand you build everything from the ground up, often without localized expertise or admin support to ensure smooth execution.
Similar - Both model offers control |
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No Compliance | 30+ Compliances |
With MYCPE One you don't have any legal compliance, You will be required to set up your own legal entity and will be solely responsible for managing all associated regulatory compliances, costs, and risks. This includes the risk of litigation, tax exposure, and any other legal or operational liabilities that may arise from the entity’s operations.
Different - Under MOS we take care of all compliances |
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No Risk | Legal Risk |
With MYCPE ONE, we act as the employer of record, managing all legal responsibilities—including labor law compliance, payroll regulations, tax filings, and employment claims—while you retain full control over team operations. This structure protects you from litigation and regulatory risk without sacrificing autonomy. On the other hand, DIY setups require you to establish an entity and stay compliant with 30+ complex Indian laws across tax, labor, entity management, ISO, and international disclosure norms—significantly increasing administrative burden and legal exposure.
Different - Compliance risk lies with firm in DIY |
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No Compliance | Compliance Requirement |
"MY-CPE One as your partner, you will not be subject to these transfer pricing requirements, thereby eliminating the associated compliance burden and risk. Once you establish your own legal entity, any transactions between your company and ours will fall under the scope of transfer pricing regulations, making you subject to additional compliance, documentation, and potential scrutiny by tax authorities."
Different - Under MOS you are not subject to transfer pricing |
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Established | Unproven |
MYCPE ONE has enabled 40+ Top 200 accounting firms to successfully build and manage offshore teams. With deep specialization in the accounting industry, we understand CPA firm workflows, staffing needs, and compliance nuances. Our strength lies in hiring, managing, and retaining talent tailored for accounting roles. Firms benefit from a ready-to-start model with smooth onboarding, easy scalability, and dependable replacements—ensuring continuity without disruption. In contrast, DIY setups often struggle with domain alignment, slower ramp-up, and higher operational dependency on individuals.
Different - MOS is field-tested at scale |
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Transparent | Unpredictable |
Firms that manage offshore operations on their own often incur 25–30% higher costs due to inefficiencies, missteps, and lack of local expertise. Without access to salary benchmarks, they tend to overpay talent. Operational and management costs rise due to fragmented processes and the absence of scale. Delays from poor hiring or legal missteps further impact profitability. MYCPE ONE eliminates these risks with a transparent, fixed-fee model where salaries are market-aligned, and all backend operations are handled for you—ensuring predictable spend, faster execution, and zero hidden costs.
Different - DIY often sees cost overruns |
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System-Driven | Resource-Dependent |
DIY offshore setups often become overly dependent on specific individuals, consultants, or locations—leading to continuity risks, power imbalances, and operational disruption. Leadership lacks control, and losing a single team member or mismanaging a location can derail workflows. MYCPE ONE ensures resilience by eliminating these dependencies. Our model decentralizes talent, ensures compliant operations, and builds process-driven systems, not people-dependent ones. Plus, if needed, you can retain your team and transition easily—giving you flexibility without operational bottlenecks.
Different - DIY lacks cross-trained backups |
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Full Spectrum | Limited |
MYCPE ONE enables firms to hire talent across core domains like accounting, tax, audit, and advisory, as well as specialized areas including business valuation, M&A advisory, SOC audits, and international taxation. We also support hiring for non-technical roles such as HR, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and client services. Beyond associate-level staff, we help firms recruit senior managers, directors, and even partner-track professionals who can lead teams, manage books of business, and interface directly with clients. DIY models typically struggle to access such diverse and senior-level talent without deep domain networks and structured vetting systems.
Similar - In DIY there is lack of local talent understanding |
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Multi-City | Few Cities |
MYCPE ONE’s geo-diversified hiring model taps into talent across tier-2, tier-3, and satellite cities—reducing costs, improving loyalty, and ensuring business continuity. Firms benefit from lower attrition, higher cost efficiency, and access to professionals seeking stable, long-term roles closer to home. Our infrastructure and HR tech simplify multi-city management, while retreats and team-building activities foster cohesion. In contrast, DIY models often rely on single-city setups, leading to concentrated risk, higher salary demands, and increased turnover—limiting scalability and long-term cost advantages.
Different - MOS provides access to Tier 2/3 talent |
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Readily Available | Time-Consuming |
MYCPE ONE consistently attracts senior professionals from Big Four firms, top 100 accounting practices, and Fortune 500 companies through strong brand visibility, a robust referral network, and presence across 20 cities. Our geo-spread allows experienced talent to work closer to home—improving retention, reducing salary pressure, and enhancing job satisfaction. Tax-optimized salary structures, US travel opportunities, and job security through role reassignments further strengthen our appeal. In contrast, DIY setups often lack employer branding, offer limited location flexibility, and struggle to attract or retain seasoned professionals without established infrastructure or reputation.
Different - MOS shortens hiring cycle |
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Structured Training | Unstructured |
MYCPE ONE specializes in hiring semi-qualified CAs and candidates with Indian public accounting experience—avoiding fresh graduates with no practical exposure. This ensures a faster transition into U.S. accounting through targeted training programs. Our internal L&D ecosystem equips new hires to be client-ready within 45–60 days, covering U.S. tax, audit, and financial standards in depth. With partnerships across ICAI and 1,000+ CA firms, we maintain a strong pipeline of trainable talent. In contrast, DIY setups often lack structured training systems and struggle to identify candidates with the right baseline skills—slowing ramp-up and increasing rework.
Different - DIY lacks centralized training |
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Available from Day One | Not Available |
MYCPE ONE provides all team members with unlimited access to our CPE and L&D platform, featuring 15,000+ hours of content, 500+ subjects, advanced certifications, and 50+ hands-on training programs. This is supported by an in-house LMS, mobile app, and tracking tools to allocate, manage, and monitor learning progress. More than just a platform, we embed continuous learning into our culture—ensuring skill development is ongoing and measurable. DIY setups typically lack such infrastructure, making it harder to sustain consistent upskilling or ensure CPE compliance across offshore teams.
Different - Accecc to CPE platform in MOS |
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Distributed Teams | Concentrated Teams |
MYCPE ONE supports both distributed and centralized offshore team models. Our preferred strategy is geo-distributed teams, which reduce attrition, expand the talent pool, and improve long-term retention. However, for firms seeking team consolidation, we offer dedicated suites for teams of 10+ and full office setups for 25+ staff—customized to your location preference. DIY models typically lack this flexibility and must commit upfront to fixed infrastructure or face challenges managing multi-location operations effectively.
Different - MOS supports distributed teams |
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Tax-Efficient | Traditional |
MYCPE ONE designs tax-optimized salary structures that increase employee take-home pay by 10–25% while staying compliant with local tax laws. These smart structures improve retention, reduce attrition-related costs, and enhance competitiveness in the job market. In contrast, DIY does not have this capability - resulting in higher payroll costs, lower employee satisfaction, and missed retention opportunities.
Different - Not possible to build in DIY |
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Efficient | Difficult to Build |
At MYCPE ONE, talent management doesn’t stop at hiring. We ensure continuity through structured SOPs, ongoing training, and cross-functional exposure. This reduces single-point dependency and strengthens team retention. If a transition is needed, our proactive approach enables seamless replacements—typically within 2–3 weeks—without disrupting workflows. DIY setups often lack such structured replacement planning, cross training, leading to delays, knowledge gaps, and loss of productivity when key team members exit.
Different - MOS has proven processes |
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All Services | Not Available |
MYCPE ONE provides an all-in-one ecosystem tailored for CPA firms — covering offshoring, CPE, staff training, and firm-wide learning and development. We also support M&A transactions, offer CPE-approved daily news updates, and connect you to a 250K+ strong professional community. Additionally, we offer digital marketing, website development tailored for accounting firms, helping you strengthen your online presence. DIY models lack this end-to-end infrastructure, making it harder to scale, stay informed, and build brand visibility.
Different - Full range available only in MOS |
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Available from Day One | Not Available |
MYCPE ONE ensures your team stays connected, engaged, and inspired through access to a 250K+ professional community. They participate in learning groups, CPE events, webinars, and peer networks — fostering collaboration, continuous growth, and a shared sense of purpose. This exposure enhances retention and professional development. DIY setups typically operate in isolation, limiting access to such enriching ecosystems and professional peer circles.
Different - Community access only in MOS |
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Transparent | Risk-Prone |
MYCPE ONE provides legally compliant, audit-ready contracts that address all statutory requirements while protecting your firm’s operational and strategic interests. Our agreements are rock-solid — covering non-solicitation, confidentiality, and data protection clauses — and are fully compliant with IRS §7216, AICPA , and FTC regulations. This ensures your offshore operations meet the highest legal and ethical standards. In contrast, DIY setups often lack the legal infrastructure and regulatory awareness to draft enforceable, risk-proof employment agreements.
Different - Contracts built for CPA firm needs |
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Scale-Ready | Basic Setup |
MYCPE ONE’s Managed Offshoring (MOS) model empowers firms to scale beyond basic outsourced staffing. Whether you’re building micro teams, fully owned captives, or global capability centers (GCCs), we provide the infrastructure, compliance, and operational support needed to grow with flexibility and control. Unlike traditional DIY or vendor-led models, which are often limited to transactional staffing, MOS enables strategic, long-term offshore expansion aligned with your firm’s vision.
Different - MOS evolves with your growth |
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Lower Cost | Higher Cost |
MYCPE ONE’s MOS model leverages geo-distributed hiring, tax-optimized compensation structures, and deep local market knowledge to significantly reduce your cost per hire. By tapping into tier-2 and tier-3 cities, we avoid metro-level salary inflation while maintaining quality — delivering 30–40% savings compared to DIY models, which often lack cost discipline, local insight, and strategic sourcing reach.
Different - DIY pays more for same output |
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Structured Vetting | Unstructured |
MYCPE ONE follows a 7-stage, tech-enabled vetting process to ensure only the most qualified candidates join your offshore team. From initial resume screening and behavioral interviews to AI-based assessments and domain-specific tests, every candidate is evaluated for skills, cultural fit, communication, and integrity. Our process includes simulated client interactions, compliance checks, and final reviews by senior hiring managers. In contrast, DIY setups often rely on limited screening mechanisms, increasing the risk of mismatched hires and performance issues.
Different - Vetting in DIY is slower & ad hoc |
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Complete Support | Difficult to Build |
MYCPE ONE has a proven track record of facilitating U.S. travel for offshore staff by supporting firms with the required documentation, historical records, and justification letters for L1, B1/B2 visa processing. We’ve helped multiple firms successfully enable short-term travel for training, audits, and on-site engagements. DIY setups often lack the experience and systems to streamline such processes, increasing the risk of delays or denials.
Different -Difficult to build US travel visa process in DIY |
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One Platform | Multiple Platforms |
With MY-CPE One, you gain access to a comprehensive HRMS platform specifically designed to manage global teams efficiently. This all-in-one system supports every stage of the employee lifecycle, offering features such as recruitment automation, payroll and compliance management, time and attendance tracking, performance and survey tools, and robust reporting and analytics. It also includes capabilities for screen monitoring and productivity tracking to ensure transparency and accountability. With over 150 integrated features, MY-CPE One serves as a single, powerful platform to streamline team management across borders.
Different - Platform access only in MOS |