Some accountants charge by the hour; others bill a flat rate. If you want to take a more hands-on approach to your bookkeeping, an hourly rate might be better because you won’t have as much continuous work for an accountant. Neff Accounting has several different bills procedures. We will determine what works best for the customer. Provide a copy of your previous year’s tax returns so the accountant can familiarize himself with your business before giving a quote.