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CPA cost in Tempe, AZ

A typical CPA figure in Tempe is about $246 per hour, close to the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Tempe

$246

per hour

Fair price range: $148 to $443

On the low end
$148
On the high end
$443

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Tempe. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.9%past year

Up 39.0%over five years

How prices for tax return preparation and accounting fees have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Tax return preparation and other accounting fees, CUUR0000SS68023), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Firm size
  2. Specialty
  3. Business returns
  4. Advisory
  5. Location

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a local small firm
  2. Separate bookkeeping
  3. Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
  4. Prepare a P&L first
  5. Clarify what the rate includes

CPA in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Tempe, AZ$246
$148 to $443
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Mesa, AZ$244
$146 to $439
Peoria, AZ$244
$146 to $439
Chandler, AZ$251
$151 to $452
Boise, ID$240
$144 to $432
Colorado Springs, CO$253
$152 to $455

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Questions people ask

CPA in Tempe: what does it cost?

In Tempe, AZ, CPA typically costs about $246 per hour, with most prices between $148 and $443.

Why is Tempe lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Tempe, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Tempe close to the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.