Top 6 Bookkeepers in the Ogden Area, UT (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: FJ & Associates, scoring 59 with 75% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 37 firms here; 8 of the 12 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 6 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Pricing is hidden across the board: no firm here publishes a monthly price, and 10 of 12 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on onboarding: 6 of 12 describe their onboarding (50% against 18%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, and our published methodology.
37 profiles reviewed, 12 met the listing bar, 8 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 6 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 2 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Bountiful (3), Kaysville (2), Layton (2), Ogden (2), Clearfield (1), Roy (1) and 1 other place. The page covers 36 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Utah appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 6 Ogden bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 12 that met our listing bar, and scores 2 more below it without a number. Narrow it by need first. The filters above the list cover catch-up work (2 firms) and remote service (5).
Top 6 Bookkeepers in the Ogden Area, UT, Ranked by Evidence Score
- FJ & Associates (Roy, UT). Evidence Score 59/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services. Documented fit: healthcare, manufacturing; catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): healthcare, manufacturing, construction, real estate, e-commerce.
- Adams + Petersen (Clearfield, UT). Evidence Score 57/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate, medical, dental, retail.
- Burbank & Wilde (Bountiful, UT). Evidence Score 49/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: technology, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, real estate.
- Affordable Tax & Accounting (Bountiful, UT). Evidence Score 38/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- Valentine CPA (Layton, UT). Evidence Score 34/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: technology.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- Esplin CPA (Layton, UT). Evidence Score 27/100 at 75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Tax & Bookkeeping Services | South Ogden, UT Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 75 | 21 |
| Custom Payroll and Accounting | Ogden, UT | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 16 |
Top firms in Bountiful
Burbank & Wilde leads Bountiful with an Evidence Score of 49/100 at 75% coverage. Also ranked in Bountiful: Affordable Tax & Accounting (38/100, 75% coverage).
Top firms in Layton
Valentine CPA leads Layton with an Evidence Score of 34/100 at 72% coverage. Also ranked in Layton: Esplin CPA (27/100, 75% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ & Associates Says it serves: healthcare, manufacturing, construction, real estate, e-commerce | Roy, UT Local | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | Sage, QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 59 |
| Adams + Petersen Says it serves: construction, real estate, medical, dental, retail | Clearfield, UT Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 75 | 57 |
| Burbank & Wilde Says it serves: technology, real estate | Bountiful, UT Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 75 | 49 |
| Affordable Tax & Accounting | Bountiful, UT | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 38 |
| Valentine CPA Says it serves: technology | Layton, UT | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 34 |
| Esplin CPA | Layton, UT | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 27 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bement & Company | Bountiful, UT Local + remote | month-end close | Not verified | Other fees only, no monthly price | Not verified | 53 |
| Linked Accounting Says it serves: real estate, non-profits, manufacturing, construction, healthcare | Kaysville, UT Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Rasmussen & Associates, PC Says it serves: technology | Kaysville, UT Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Tamara's Tax Time | Ogden, UT Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 64 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
No firm on this page publishes a monthly price. 1 of 12 says it quotes each client, and 10 say nothing about fees at all. Get the monthly fee, the transaction volume it assumes and what counts as extra in writing.
Services and process
If you're behind, start with the 2 firms that say they do catch-up or cleanup work. On this page that's FJ & Associates and Affordable Tax & Accounting. Fewer write down the process: 6 of 12 describe onboarding and 4 name a reporting schedule. Nationally 24% of listed firms name a reporting schedule, so this group is above the norm.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks is the software named most, by 6 of 12 firms, ahead of Sage 8% and QuickBooks Online 8%. 5 of 12 say they work with clients remotely, so a firm across the metro can still take you on.
Licenses and public records
Utah doesn't publish its CPA register or business registry in a form we can match, so most firms here stop below the 70% coverage a ranking needs. The website evidence still counts; it just can't carry a firm over the bar alone. Median evidence coverage here is 75%. Any firm that says it's a CPA practice can be checked on the Utah Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 59 down to 27, and the median across every scored firm is 36. 2 more firms reached 70% coverage with fewer than 6 documented items, so they sit under the list as Also scored, without a number. The top of the list: FJ & Associates (59 at 75% coverage), Adams + Petersen (57 at 75% coverage) and Burbank & Wilde (49 at 75% coverage). Layton has the most numbered firms (2), and the list spans 4 towns in all. A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Ogden area in figures
Shares of the 12 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Credentials: the Utah CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified. Median evidence coverage: 75%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 36.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 0 | 0 |
| State they price by quote | 8 | 1 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 83 | 10 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0 | 0 |
| State a reporting cadence | 33 | 4 |
| Describe onboarding | 50 | 6 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 17 | 2 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 42 | 5 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 50 | 6 |
| Mention Sage | 8 | 1 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 8 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Ogden bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. 1 of 12 says it quotes each client, and the rest don't mention fees. Ask for the monthly fee and what it covers in writing.
Which firms in Ogden take on catch-up bookkeeping?
FJ & Associates and Affordable Tax & Accounting say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Ogden bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
6 of 12 name them on their own sites, among them FJ & Associates (healthcare and manufacturing), Adams + Petersen (construction and real estate), Burbank & Wilde (technology and real estate), Valentine CPA (technology) and Linked Accounting (real estate and non-profits). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (36)
Bountiful, Centerville, Clearfield, Clinton, Eden, Enterprise, Farmington, Farr West, Fruit Heights, Harrisville, Hooper, Huntsville, Kaysville, Layton, Liberty, Marriott-Slaterville, Morgan, Mountain Green, North Ogden, North Salt Lake, Ogden, Plain City, Pleasant View, Riverdale, Roy, South Ogden, South Weber, Sunset, Syracuse, Uintah, Washington Terrace, West Bountiful, West Haven, West Point, Wolf Creek, Woods Cross.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- Utah Board of Accountancy: license lookupUtah Board of Accountancy
- Utah business entity searchState of Utah
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index