Top 8 Bookkeepers in the Sioux Falls Area, SD (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: EDG CPA, scoring 65 with 83% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 24 firms here; 9 of the 11 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 8 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Pricing is hidden across the board: no firm here publishes a monthly price, and 9 of 11 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on verified credentials: 3 of 11 hold a credential a third party confirms (27% against 13%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
24 profiles reviewed, 11 met the listing bar, 9 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 8 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 1 is under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Sioux Falls (11). The page covers 91 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in South Dakota appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 8 Sioux Falls bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 11 that met our listing bar, and scores 1 more below it without a number. Narrow it by need first. The filters above the list cover catch-up work (1 firm) and remote service (2).
Top 8 Bookkeepers in the Sioux Falls Area, SD, Ranked by Evidence Score
- EDG CPA (Sioux Falls, SD). Evidence Score 65/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; states it prices by quote. Documented fit: contractors; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors.
- Team Bookkeeping (Sioux Falls, SD). Evidence Score 60/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services. Documented fit: medical, healthcare; catch-up and cleanup work; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): medical, healthcare, transportation, technology.
- Dakota CPA (Sioux Falls, SD). Evidence Score 54/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate, trucking, transportation.
- Pearl Accounting (Sioux Falls, SD). Evidence Score 31/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: restaurants, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, construction, nonprofits, retail, manufacturing.
- MATINEE ACCOUNTING AND TECHNOLOGIES (Sioux Falls, SD). Evidence Score 30/100 at 81% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Midwest Ledgers (Sioux Falls, SD). Evidence Score 29/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: e-commerce, retail.Who they say they serve (self-reported): e-commerce, retail, construction, hospitality, landscaping.
- Ness Tax & Bookkeepi (Sioux Falls, SD). Evidence Score 21/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, retail; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, retail, transportation.
- Compass Tax & Accounting Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls, SD). Evidence Score 20/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services.
Also scored
These firms reached 70% evidence coverage, but fewer than 6 of the items we score are documented for them, so they carry a score and no number.
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh & Company Tax, Bookkeeping, and Consulting | Sioux Falls, SD | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 74 | 20 |
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDG CPA Says it serves: contractors | Sioux Falls, SD Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Quote only (stated) | Active CPA firm or individual license | 83 | 65 |
| Team Bookkeeping Says it serves: medical, healthcare, transportation, technology | Sioux Falls, SD Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Sage, NetSuite, Gusto, ADP, Bill.com, Stripe | Not verified | Not verified | 74 | 60 |
| Dakota CPA Says it serves: construction, real estate, trucking, transportation | Sioux Falls, SD | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 83 | 54 |
| Pearl Accounting Says it serves: restaurants, construction, nonprofits, retail, manufacturing | Sioux Falls, SD | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 83 | 31 |
| MATINEE ACCOUNTING AND TECHNOLOGIES | Sioux Falls, SD Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 81 | 30 |
| Midwest Ledgers Says it serves: e-commerce, retail, construction, hospitality, landscaping | Sioux Falls, SD Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74 | 29 |
| Ness Tax & Bookkeepi Says it serves: construction, retail, transportation | Sioux Falls, SD Local | payroll coordination | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 21 |
| Compass Tax & Accounting Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 20 |
Also listed (not scored yet)
These firms met the listing bar but have under 70% evidence coverage, so they are not ranked.
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Tax Inc | Sioux Falls, SD | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 66 |
| Tax Consultants Inc. | Sioux Falls, SD | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
No firm on this page publishes a monthly price. 2 of 11 say they quote each client, and 9 say nothing about fees at all. Ask for the fee and what it covers in writing before the first month starts.
Licenses and public records
Because South Dakota publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 3 firms with an active CPA license or permit on South Dakota's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to EDG CPA, Dakota CPA and Pearl Accounting. Each profile shows the license or permit number and the date we checked.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 20 and 65; the median across every scored firm is 30. One more firm reached 70% coverage with fewer than 6 documented items, so it sits under the list as Also scored, without a number. The top of the list: EDG CPA (65 at 83% coverage), Team Bookkeeping (60 at 74% coverage) and Dakota CPA (54 at 83% coverage). A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Sioux Falls area in figures
Shares of the 11 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Median evidence coverage: 80%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 30.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 0 | 0 |
| State they price by quote | 18 | 2 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 82 | 9 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 27 | 3 |
| State a reporting cadence | 18 | 2 |
| Describe onboarding | 27 | 3 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 9 | 1 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 18 | 2 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 27 | 3 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 27 | 3 |
| Mention QuickBooks Desktop | 18 | 2 |
| Mention Xero | 9 | 1 |
| Mention Sage | 9 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Sioux Falls bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. 2 of 11 say they quote each client, and the rest don't mention fees. Ask for the monthly fee and what it covers in writing.
Which firms in Sioux Falls take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Team Bookkeeping says it does catch-up or cleanup work.
Which Sioux Falls bookkeepers work in Xero?
Team Bookkeeping names Xero on its site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Sioux Falls bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
6 of 11 name them on their own sites, among them EDG CPA (contractors), Team Bookkeeping (medical and healthcare), Dakota CPA (construction and real estate), Pearl Accounting (restaurants and construction) and Midwest Ledgers (e-commerce and retail). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
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Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index