Catalyst CPA vs QuickFiscal: Services, Pricing and Credentials Compared (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Catalyst CPA: Evidence Score 79 at 79% coverage. QuickFiscal: 62 at 83% coverage.
- On price, Catalyst CPA publishes a starting price and QuickFiscal says it prices by quote.
- By their own account, Catalyst CPA serves technology and contractors businesses, while QuickFiscal names contractors, restaurants and real estate.
Sources cited in this article: Firm's own website, State accountancy board, IRS preparer records, DNS check, and our published methodology.
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At a glance
| Catalyst CPA | QuickFiscal | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank on the Riverside-San Bernardino area list | 1 of 42 | 2 of 42 |
| Evidence Score (out of 100) | 79 | 62 |
| Evidence coverage (%) | 79 | 83 |
| Documented services + buyer fit | 40 of 40 pts | 40 of 40 pts |
| Independently verifiable qualifications | 14 of 20 pts | 0 of 20 pts |
| Operational + pricing transparency | 21 of 25 pts | 18 of 25 pts |
| Verified identity + continuity | 4 of 15 pts | 4 of 15 pts |
| Office locality | Moreno Valley, CA Self-reported | Menifee, CA Self-reported |
| Software supported | QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, Gusto, ADP (5 pts) Self-reported | QuickBooks Online, Xero (5 pts) Self-reported |
| Pricing approach published | Publishes a starting price: "From $295/mo" (6 pts) Self-reported | Quote only (stated): "Free Proposal" (6 pts) Self-reported |
| Active CPA firm or individual license (state board) | CPA license active (individual: Catalyst Cpa Corporation) · 10022 · California Board of Accountancy (DCA public licensee data file) (8 pts) Third-party | Not verified (searched: State accountancy board) |
| Current QuickBooks ProAdvisor or Xero advisor listing | Not verified | Not verified |
| Entity found in the state business registry | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operating 1+ year (registry formation date) | Not verified | Not verified |
Catalyst CPA publishes from $295 a month (under 200 transactions a month and up to 2 accounts) for bookkeeping on its own site, captured September 26, 2026 (source). We have no verified monthly bookkeeping price for QuickFiscal, so ask for a quote.
A search that found nothing reads "Not verified": it is not a mark against a firm (how we search).
Full evidence profile: Catalyst CPA · Full evidence profile: QuickFiscal
Where they differ
| Scored item | Catalyst CPA | QuickFiscal |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping designation (AIPB/NACPB) or IRS preparer record (6 pts) | IRS preparer record for Adham Abadier · CPA (self-reported to the IRS, not a state license) · business name on the record: Catalyst CPA Corporation (6 pts) | Not verified (searched: IRS preparer records) |
| Communication channel / process (3 pts) | Documented (3 pts) | Not documented |
What both document
Monthly bookkeeping; Catch-up / cleanup; AP / AR; Payroll coordination; Month-end close + reporting; Industries served (documented); Local / remote model stated; What is included / excluded; Reporting cadence stated; Named contact / team; Working contact route verified; Privacy / data-handling page
Our read
On the Riverside-San Bernardino list, Catalyst CPA leads QuickFiscal by 17 points, 79 to 62. Most of the difference sits in third-party qualifications, where Catalyst CPA has 14 of 20 points to 0.
Catalyst CPA works from Moreno Valley, says it serves clients across the US, lists "From $295/mo" on its pricing and names technology and contractors among the industries it serves.
QuickFiscal works from Menifee, names contractors, restaurants and real estate among the industries it serves and works in QuickBooks Online and Xero.
Catalyst CPA is the one of the two whose site documents a fit for a buyer who wants a figure before the first call and a business that wants to work remotely.
What neither documents: onboarding. Ask each firm directly.
Catalyst CPA holds an active CPA license or permit on the state's records; the table above links the record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for catch-up work, Catalyst CPA or QuickFiscal?
Both say they take on catch-up or cleanup work, so ask each how it prices past months.
Do Catalyst CPA or QuickFiscal publish prices?
Catalyst CPA publishes a starting price, and QuickFiscal says it prices by quote. Each profile quotes the page the wording came from.
Where are Catalyst CPA and QuickFiscal based?
Both appear on the Riverside-San Bernardino list: Catalyst CPA lists an office in Moreno Valley, and QuickFiscal lists one in Menifee.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index