Engagement Models
Three Ways to Engage Accounting Ally
Match the engagement model to your firm's stage and workload — and switch as you grow.
Dedicated Staff Model
A named CA working only on your firm's work.
from $1,800/mo
Best for
Ongoing high-volume work — 100+ hours per month
- Named FCA/ACCA/CPA-qualified professional
- 160 dedicated hours per month
- Direct WhatsApp / Slack / Teams access
- Monthly billing, scalable headcount
- Two-level quality review
- Monthly engagement review call
Most Popular
Project-Based Model
Pay per project, fast SLAs, no lock-in.
from $299 / project
Best for
Seasonal surges, one-off engagements, tax season
- Fixed-scope, fixed-price per project
- Fast turnaround SLAs (48hr typical)
- Assigned project manager
- No long-term commitment
- Two-level quality review
- Volume discounts available
Hybrid Model
Dedicated core + ad-hoc surge capacity.
Custom
Best for
Growing firms transitioning to outsourcing
- Mix of dedicated CA + project-based
- Gradual scale-up plan
- Managed transition roadmap
- Predictable monthly spend
- Two-level quality review
- Quarterly business review
Side-by-Side
Compare Engagement Models
One glance at what changes across the three models.
| Feature | Dedicated | Project-Based | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billing | Monthly retainer | Per project | Retainer + per project |
| Minimum commitment | 3 months | None | 3 months |
| Turnaround SLA | Standing SLA | 48hr–5 days | Both |
| Named professional | |||
| Direct chat access | |||
| Scale on demand | |||
| Best for volume | 100+ hrs/mo | Ad-hoc | Variable |
| Free trial available |
Switch models any time as your firm grows — no re-onboarding fees.
Not Sure Which Model Fits?
Book a free 30-minute call — we'll recommend the model that matches your firm's volume, seasonality, and growth plan.
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