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CPA FIRM SOLUTIONS

Staff Augmentation Services

Add high-skill accounting talent in hours without recruiting.

Staffing shortages are the ultimate growth killer for CPA firms. Start saying yes to new and existing clients by building your capacity in days—or even hours.

Talent Shortage? Not for Us

Nearly all accounting firms are struggling to find quality talent. Welcome to the 1%.
The Paro network is composed of skilled, U.S.-based public accounting experts with years of experience.
And they want what you want: flexibility. With staff augmentation services from Paro, you can add
capacity and skills to your firm whenever conditions call for it.

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Scale up for tax and audit busy season or slim down when things get slow.

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Add new service lines, like CAS, using experts with profitable special skills.

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Become more efficient to take on growth.

Talent Shortage? Not for Us

Nearly all accounting firms are struggling to find quality talent. Welcome to the 1%.
The Paro network is composed of skilled, U.S.-based public accounting experts with years of experience.
And they want what you want: flexibility. With staff augmentation services from Paro, you can add
capacity and skills to your firm at will, whenever conditions call for it.

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Scale up for tax and audit busy season or slim down when things get slow.

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Add new service lines, like CAS, using experts with profitable special skills.

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Become more efficient to take on growth.

Hire at the Speed of Opportunity

Add qualified people the instant you need them. With talent matches in as little as 24 hours, you can start
saying yes to the work you’re tired of turning down.

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Pre-vetted, U.S.-based Experts

Only 2% of candidates pass our strict six-step vetting process. You’ll never waste time considering people who aren’t up to the job.

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Lightning-fast Matching

Avoid weeks sifting through resumes and working out arrangements. Just tell us what you need, and we’ll find the exact right talent and terms.

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“Plug and Play” Onboarding

Paro experts know your software and the latest industry advancements, so they can jump in with minimal training to deliver immediate value.

“We are no longer worried about taking on more client load than we can handle.
Paro has the experts to allow the firm to grow now and support that growth in the future.”
– Firm Partner

Hire at the Speed of Opportunity

Add qualified people the instant you need them. With talent matches in as little as 24 hours, you can start
saying yes to the work you’re tired of turning down.

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Pre-vetted, U.S.-based Experts

Only 2% of candidates pass our strict six-step vetting process. You’ll never waste time considering people who aren’t up to the job.

icon lightning

Lightning-fast Matching

Avoid weeks sifting through resumes and working out arrangements. Just tell us what you need, and we’ll find the exact right talent and terms.

icon finger gesture

“Plug and Play” Onboarding

Paro experts know your software and the latest industry advancements, so they can jump in with minimal training to deliver immediate value.

“We are no longer worried about taking on more client load than we can handle.
Paro has the experts to allow the firm to grow now and support that growth in the future.”
– Firm Partner

Our staff augmentation service helps your firm go from capacity crunch to efficient growth.

Schedule a free Consultation

Our staff augmentation service helps your firm go from capacity crunch to efficient growth.

Schedule a Consultation
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Staff Augmentation Services: The Low-Risk, High-Reward Solution

Roughly 300,000 accountants have left the industry in the past two years. But you don’t need numbers to prove there’s a problem. You see it every day.

It looks like this:
  • Turning down clients, because you’re out of capacity.
  • Running your team on fumes.
  • Watching work quality dip and turnaround times balloon.
  • Expending energy on capacity issues, rather than growth.
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Staff Augmentation Services: The Low-Risk, High-Reward Solution

Roughly 300,000 accountants have left the industry in the past two years. But you don’t need numbers to prove there’s a problem. You see it every day.

It looks like this:
  • Turning down clients, because you’re out of capacity.
  • Running your team on fumes.
  • Watching work quality dip and turnaround times balloon.
  • Expending energy on capacity issues, rather than growth.

Success looks like this:

Improve your results

  • Bill more hours
  • Increase top-line revenue
  • Boost profit margins

Reduce costs and risk

  • Avoid FTE costs (e.g., PTO, benefits, training)
  • Achieve a near 100% utilization rate
  • Know your costs going in

Smooth out your operations

  • Take stress off of your full-time staff
  • Get your turnaround time under control
  • Keep quality up and errors down

Get your firm ready to grow

  • Get more clients in the door to build relationships
  • Scale up and down as demand dictates
  • Decrease turnover in your full-time team

Success looks like this:

Improve your results

  • Bill more hours
  • Increase top-line revenue
  • Boost profit margins

Reduce costs and risk

  • Avoid FTE costs (e.g., PTO, benefits, training)
  • Achieve a near 100% utilization rate
  • Know your costs going in

Smooth out your operations

  • Take stress off of your full-time staff
  • Get your turnaround time under control
  • Keep quality up and errors down

Get your firm ready to grow

  • Get more clients in the door to build relationships
  • Scale up and down as demand dictates
  • Decrease turnover in your full-time team

Trusted by Hundreds of CPA Firms

There’s a reason that our CPA firm clients boast a >80% re-engagement rate with their Paro experts. Our experts have helped firms like yours increase billable hours with their clients and expand their revenue pipelines with greater efficiency.

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US-based talent

60+

industries served

250+

skill sets

15

avg. years of experience

Trusted by Hundreds of CPA Firms

There’s a reason that our CPA firm clients boast a >80% re-engagement rate with their Paro experts. Our experts have helped firms like yours increase billable hours with their clients and expand their revenue pipelines with greater efficiency.

100%

US-based talent

60+

industries served

250+

skill sets

15

avg. years of experience

Say Yes to Projects You Couldn’t Otherwise

Source expertise at all experience levels, from staff-level to senior support, with our elite pool of professionals.

Schedule a free Consultation

Say Yes to Projects You Couldn’t Otherwise

Source expertise at all experience levels, from staff-level to senior support, with our elite pool of professionals.

Schedule a Consultation
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Ramp Up Your Capacity for Busy Season

Expand your staff during busy season, so you can add more billable hours, not more overhead.
With flexible staff augmentation, it’s all upside. Learn more about the range of tax preparation and tax advisory services our experts offer.

Tax & Compliance

Expand your tax prep capacity with experts who understand local, federal and international requirements.

  • Tax advisory
  • Returns and review
  • SALT and international tax compliance
  • Niche tax services
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Audit & Assurance

Help clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape with audit specialists who know it inside and out.

  • Audit prep
  • Compilations
  • Reviews
  • Senior- or staff-level support

“Rather than pushing off for a few months, we can take on new clients and staff them with Paro.
It just gives us a lot of leverage to go out and seek more revenue.”
– Firm Senior Manager

Expand Your Offerings With CAS and TAS

Differentiate your firm with additional white label accounting services and niche skills, so you can build recurring revenue and stay busier year-round.

Client advisory services (CAS)

Be seen as a partner, not just a preparer. Take on ad hoc advisory projects or land recurring work.

  • Full charge bookkeeping
  • Accounting oversight
  • Financial planning & analysis
  • CFO & strategic advisory services
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Transaction advisory services (TAS)

Create a profitable specialization by helping clients steer corporate transactions.

  • M&A deals
  • Due diligence
  • Bankruptcy
  • Restructuring
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partners discussing documents

Ramp Up Your Capacity for Busy Season

Expand your staff during busy season, so you can add more billable hours, not more overhead.
With flexible staff augmentation, it’s all upside. Learn more about the range of tax preparation and tax advisory services our experts offer.

Tax & Compliance

Expand your tax prep capacity with experts who understand local, federal and international requirements.

  • Tax advisory
  • Returns and review
  • SALT and international tax compliance
  • Niche tax services
women managers walking

Audit & Assurance

Help clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape with audit specialists who know it inside and out.

  • Audit prep
  • Compilations
  • Reviews
  • Senior- or staff-level support

“Rather than pushing off for a few months, we can take on new clients and staff them with Paro.
It just gives us a lot of leverage to go out and seek more revenue.”
– Firm Senior Manager

Expand Your Offerings With CAS and TAS

Differentiate your firm with additional white label accounting services and niche skills, so you can build recurring revenue and stay busier year-round.

Client advisory services (CAS)

Be seen as a partner, not just a preparer. Take on ad hoc advisory projects or land recurring work.

  • Full charge bookkeeping
  • Accounting oversight
  • Financial planning & analysis
  • CFO & strategic advisory services
male colleague with chart

Transaction advisory services (TAS)

Create a profitable specialization by helping clients steer corporate transactions.

  • M&A deals
  • Due diligence
  • Bankruptcy
  • Restructuring
one man advising another

Recommended Reading

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Accounting Advisory Services 101: Launch CAS Seamlessly at Your Firm

Launch client advisory services (CAS) at your firm with full-suite accounting and finance services.

  • Your firm generates more revenue outside of busy seasons;
  • Differentiate your services to generate revenue outside of busy season.
Read more >
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How One Firm Turned a Staffing Deficit Into 15% Top Line Growth

Retiring senior staff. Pandemic burnout. This regional accounting firm was headed for a difficult tax season. Here’s how two Paro experts helped improve their efficiency to take on client demand.

Read more >

Recommended Reading

book open ARTICLE

Accounting Advisory Services 101: Launch CAS Seamlessly at Your Firm

Launch client advisory services (CAS) at your firm with full-suite accounting and finance services.

  • Your firm generates more revenue outside of busy seasons;
  • Differentiate your services to generate revenue outside of busy season.
Read more >
clipboard check SUCCESS STORY

How One Firm Turned a Staffing Deficit Into 15% Top Line Growth

Retiring senior staff. Pandemic burnout. This regional accounting firm was headed for a difficult tax season. Here’s how two Paro experts helped improve their efficiency to take on client demand.

Read more >

We’re With You All the Way

We’re more than a staffing service—we’re your partner along the way, so you can focus on what matters most.

1
In-depth project setup

During your consultation, you’ll tell us your goals, pain points, timeline, budget and the specific skills and software experience you need.

2
Exact Matching

No resumes, no searching, no sweat. We’ll use our proprietary matching tool to find and score candidates, then send you the top pitches to review.

3
Easy contract alignment

Once you’ve found your best fit, meet your expert to align on scope and promptly receive a detailed statement of work.

4
Onboarding help

At kickoff, we’ll help you tick off your onboarding checklist, like systems access and expectations for turnaround times or communication.

5
Ongoing Support

We’re here to help you manage your project, from handling payroll to modifying your engagement. Give us your feedback and we’ll get it done.

We’re With You All the Way

We’re more than a staffing service—we’re your partner along the way, so you can focus on what matters most.

1
In-depth project setup

During your consultation, you’ll tell us your goals, pain points, timeline, budget and the specific skills and software experience you need.

2
Exact Matching

No resumes, no searching, no sweat. We’ll use our proprietary matching tool to find and score candidates, then send you the top pitches to review.

3
Easy contract alignment

Once you’ve found your best fit, meet your expert to align on scope and promptly receive a detailed statement of work.

4
Onboarding help

At kickoff, we’ll help you tick off your onboarding checklist, like systems access and expectations for turnaround times or communication.

5
Ongoing Support

We’re here to help you manage your project, from handling payroll to modifying your engagement. Give us your feedback and we’ll get it done.

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Turn Knowledge Into Action

Not sure where to start? Learn how we can rapidly scale your team’s capabilities and adapt for tomorrow.

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Schedule a consultation

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Tell us what you need

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Get matched and get going



SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION

Turn Knowledge Into Action

Not sure where to start? Learn how we can rapidly scale your team’s capabilities and adapt for tomorrow.

checkmark circle 2 outline

Schedule a consultation

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Tell us what you need

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Get matched and get going



SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

FAQ

Staff augmentation provides accounting and finance professionals to firms on a one- time or recurring basis, allowing them to ramp up capacity and expertise quickly. It differs from a traditional staffing agency in a few key ways:

  • Access to pre-vetted talent that require less time to source, train and onboard
  • On-demand flexibility that allows you to rapidly deploy talent for projects and peak periods, then scale back as needed
  • Specialized expertise focused specifically on accounting and finance to provide niche skills and experience. This provides access to niche skills and experience.
  • Managed services throughout the entire process, including talent recruitment, screening, matching and compliance
  • Consultative relationships that provide a more customizable, high-touch experience compared to transactional staffing agencies

There are many benefits of using a service like Paro.

  • No more time spent on job posts or pre-screening.
  • Finding niche skills outside of your geographic location.
  • Scaling up or down quickly.
  • Avoiding the fixed costs of FTEs.

Pricing can be hourly or fixed based on your expected needs. We’ll help you agree on a price that makes the most sense for your budget, and you won’t be charged any hidden fees.

Yes, we manage everything related to payroll and compliance, so firms can focus on client work.

FAQ

Staff augmentation provides accounting and finance professionals to firms on a one- time or recurring basis, allowing them to ramp up capacity and expertise quickly. It differs from a traditional staffing agency in a few key ways:

  • Access to pre-vetted talent that require less time to source, train and onboard
  • On-demand flexibility that allows you to rapidly deploy talent for projects and peak periods, then scale back as needed
  • Specialized expertise focused specifically on accounting and finance to provide niche skills and experience. This provides access to niche skills and experience.
  • Managed services throughout the entire process, including talent recruitment, screening, matching and compliance
  • Consultative relationships that provide a more customizable, high-touch experience compared to transactional staffing agencies

There are many benefits of using a service like Paro.

  • No more time spent on job posts or pre-screening.
  • Finding niche skills outside of your geographic location.
  • Scaling up or down quickly.
  • Avoiding the fixed costs of FTEs.

Pricing can be hourly or fixed based on your expected needs. We’ll help you agree on a price that makes the most sense for your budget, and you won’t be charged any hidden fees.

Yes, we manage everything related to payroll and compliance, so firms can focus on client work.