Accounting Services costs in Montreal typically run between $1,400 and $9,400 per job, with a typical price near $5,400. Use the table below to compare job types, then get local quotes.
Typical accounting engagement cost
$1,400 – $9,400
per job · typical $5,400
- Low
- $1,400
- High
- $9,400
- Typical
- $5,400
- Unit
- per job
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Local pricing in Montreal reflects Quebec labour rates, permit fees and how far a crew has to travel. The same job can price differently across the metro.
Compared with 5 nearby cities in Quebec.
Accounting engagement cost breakdown
| Job type | Low | High | Typical | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical engagement | $1,400 | $9,400 | $5,400 | per job |
| Small project | $425 | $4,700 | $2,600 | per job |
| Monthly retainer | $175 | $2,400 | $1,300 | per job |
| Setup or onboarding | $100 | $1,700 | $900 | per job |
| Enterprise or complex scope | $2,100 | $21,500 | $12,000 | per job |
Accounting engagement cost guide
What accounting services involves
This covers the provider's fee, any materials or parts, and follow-up care where it applies. The final bill depends on the scope of the work and the provider you choose.
Two quotes for the same accounting engagement can differ by a wide margin, so it is worth comparing more than one before you commit.
What affects the price
The scope, the provider's experience, the timeline and whether the work is a one-off or a retainer.
Location matters too: rural areas usually cost more because of travel time, and dense urban areas cost more because of access and permit costs.
How to pay less
Get two or three written quotes, compare them line by line rather than on the total, and ask what the cash price would be.
Where the work can wait, booking outside the peak season usually costs less. Ask whether a package or off-peak rate is available.
How to choose a provider
Ask for a licence or registration number where one is required, verify it with the regulator, and ask for proof of insurance.
Ask for two recent local references and read the quote carefully for what is excluded as well as what is included.
Nearby cities
See Accounting Services costs for all of Quebec