Top 18 Bookkeepers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake Area, VA (2026)
Key Takeaways
- The Moon Group, in Virginia Beach, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 47 at 86% coverage.
- We reviewed 84 firms here; 25 of the 29 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 18 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Pricing is hidden across the board: no firm here publishes a monthly price, and 27 of 29 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on onboarding: 1 of 29 describes its onboarding (3% against 18%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State business registry, and our published methodology.
84 profiles reviewed, 29 met the listing bar, 25 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 18 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 7 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Chesapeake (8), Newport News (8), Virginia Beach (6), Suffolk (3), Portsmouth (2), Hampton (1) and 1 other place. The page covers 26 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Virginia appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 18 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 29 that met our listing bar, and scores 7 more below it without a number. Start from what you need and use the filters: catch-up work (1 firm) and remote service (5).
Top 18 Bookkeepers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake Area, VA, Ranked by Evidence Score
- The Moon Group (Virginia Beach, VA). Evidence Score 47/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Stephen Merritt (Virginia Beach, VA). Evidence Score 47/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate.
- Harvin & Associates (Newport News, VA). Evidence Score 43/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Boucher Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. (Virginia Beach, VA). Evidence Score 43/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Bottom Line Accounting (Chesapeake, VA). Evidence Score 41/100 at 84% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: startups; catch-up and cleanup work.Who they say they serve (self-reported): startups.
- Stephen D. Livingston (Chesapeake, VA). Evidence Score 38/100 at 84% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person; registered entity verified.
- Colonial CPA Group (Chesapeake, VA). Evidence Score 38/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate, professional services, nonprofits.
- Yeager & Company CPAs (Chesapeake, VA). Evidence Score 36/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Anderson & Anderson (Suffolk, VA). Evidence Score 36/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: nonprofits.Who they say they serve (self-reported): nonprofits.
- E. Clark & Company (Chesapeake, VA). Evidence Score 34/100 at 84% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: professional services.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services.
- M.L. Brewer CPA PC (Chesapeake, VA). Evidence Score 33/100 at 84% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
- BBCP PLC (Chesapeake, VA). Evidence Score 33/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, agriculture.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, agriculture, medical, dental, transportation.
- Heritage Income Tax Service (Portsmouth, VA). Evidence Score 33/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Everfore CPAs & Advisors (Norfolk, VA). Evidence Score 31/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
- Majestic Consulting (Newport News, VA). Evidence Score 30/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 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, trucking.
- THE ARK NPS (Chesapeake, VA). Evidence Score 30/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: nonprofits, churches.Who they say they serve (self-reported): nonprofits, churches.
- Diversified Strategies Financial Svcs, Inc. (Virginia Beach, VA). Evidence Score 23/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- RLS PRO (Newport News, VA). Evidence Score 19/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services. Documented fit: professional services.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce, Spady & Moore PLC Says it serves: non-profits | Suffolk, VA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 78 | 26 |
| Burks' Bookkeeping | Newport News, VA Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 86 | 19 |
| Malvin Riggins + Company Says it serves: nonprofits | Newport News, VA | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 82 | 15 |
| JSTEER CPA | Virginia Beach, VA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 15 |
| Larry Mercado | Hampton, VA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 84 | 13 |
| Strive Accounting & Tax Solutions | Newport News, VA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 86 | 12 |
| Latino Bookkeeping Services | Newport News, VA | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 78 | 11 |
Top firms in Chesapeake
Bottom Line Accounting leads Chesapeake with an Evidence Score of 41/100 at 84% coverage. Also ranked in Chesapeake: Stephen D. Livingston (38/100, 84% coverage), Colonial CPA Group (38/100, 80% coverage), Yeager & Company CPAs (36/100, 80% coverage), E. Clark & Company (34/100, 84% coverage), M.L. Brewer CPA PC (33/100, 84% coverage), BBCP PLC (33/100, 83% coverage), THE ARK NPS (30/100, 86% coverage).
Top firms in Virginia Beach
The Moon Group leads Virginia Beach with an Evidence Score of 47/100 at 86% coverage. Also ranked in Virginia Beach: Stephen Merritt (47/100, 78% coverage), Boucher Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. (43/100, 78% coverage), Diversified Strategies Financial Svcs, Inc. (23/100, 86% coverage).
Top firms in Newport News
Harvin & Associates leads Newport News with an Evidence Score of 43/100 at 80% coverage. Also ranked in Newport News: Majestic Consulting (30/100, 86% coverage), RLS PRO (19/100, 80% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Group | Virginia Beach, VA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 86 | 47 |
| Stephen Merritt Says it serves: real estate | Virginia Beach, VA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 78 | 47 |
| Harvin & Associates | Newport News, VA | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 43 |
| Boucher Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. | Virginia Beach, VA Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 78 | 43 |
| Bottom Line Accounting Says it serves: startups | Chesapeake, VA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 84 | 41 |
| Stephen D. Livingston | Chesapeake, VA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 84 | 38 |
| Colonial CPA Group Says it serves: construction, real estate, professional services, nonprofits | Chesapeake, VA | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 38 |
| Yeager & Company CPAs | Chesapeake, VA Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 36 |
| Anderson & Anderson Says it serves: nonprofits | Suffolk, VA Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 36 |
| E. Clark & Company Says it serves: professional services | Chesapeake, VA | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 84 | 34 |
| M.L. Brewer CPA PC | Chesapeake, VA Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks Online | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 84 | 33 |
| BBCP PLC Says it serves: construction, agriculture, medical, dental, transportation | Chesapeake, VA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 33 |
| Heritage Income Tax Service | Portsmouth, VA Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 33 |
| Everfore CPAs & Advisors | Norfolk, VA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 86 | 31 |
| Majestic Consulting Says it serves: construction, real estate, trucking | Newport News, VA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 86 | 30 |
| THE ARK NPS Says it serves: nonprofits, churches | Chesapeake, VA | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 86 | 30 |
| Diversified Strategies Financial Svcs, Inc. | Virginia Beach, VA | AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 86 | 23 |
| RLS PRO Says it serves: professional services | Newport News, VA Local + remote | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 19 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittons Tax Service | Portsmouth, VA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 29 |
| C.E.B. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES | Suffolk, VA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 8 |
| Shelby Accounting Services Says it serves: technology | Virginia Beach, VA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Tucker Accounting Services | Newport News, VA | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 59 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
None of these 29 websites shows a monthly fee. 2 of 29 say they work by quote, and 27 of 29 don't mention pricing. Ask for the fee and what it covers in writing before the first month starts.
Services and process
If you're behind, start with the 1 firm that says it does catch-up or cleanup work. On this page that's Bottom Line Accounting. On process, 4 of 29 give a reporting schedule and 1 explain onboarding. Nationally 24% of listed firms name a reporting schedule, so this group is below the norm.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks leads the software firms here name (31%); after it come QuickBooks Online 3% and ADP 3%. Remote work is stated by 5 of 29; the filter above the list narrows to them.
Licenses and public records
Because Virginia publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 15 with a business registration found in the state's registry data. The Virginia CPA register isn't one we can search automatically, so a CPA license on these pages reads Not verified until someone checks the board by hand. Any firm that says it's a CPA practice can be checked on the Virginia Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 19 and 47; the median across every scored firm is 33. 7 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: The Moon Group (47 at 86% coverage), Stephen Merritt (47 at 78% coverage) and Harvin & Associates (43 at 80% coverage). Chesapeake has the most numbered firms (8), and the list spans 6 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.
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake area in figures
Shares of the 29 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Credentials: the Virginia CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified. Median evidence coverage: 80%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 33.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 29) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 0 | 0 |
| State they price by quote | 7 | 2 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 93 | 27 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0 | 0 |
| State a reporting cadence | 14 | 4 |
| Describe onboarding | 3 | 1 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 3 | 1 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 17 | 5 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 31 | 9 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 3 | 1 |
| Mention ADP | 3 | 1 |
| Mention Paychex | 3 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Virginia Beach-Chesapeake bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. 2 of 29 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Bottom Line Accounting says it does catch-up or cleanup work.
Which Virginia Beach-Chesapeake bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
12 of 29 name them on their own sites, among them Stephen Merritt (real estate), Bottom Line Accounting (startups), Colonial CPA Group (construction and real estate), Anderson & Anderson (nonprofits) and E. Clark & Company (professional services). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (26)
Benns Church, Bethel Manor, Camptown, Carrollton, Carrsville, Chesapeake, Claremont, Dendron, Gloucester Courthouse, Gloucester Point, Gwynn, Hampton, Mathews, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Rushmere, Scotland, Smithfield, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Windsor, Yorktown.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 7, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- State business registryChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Virginia Board of Accountancy: license lookupVirginia Board of Accountancy
- Virginia business entity searchState of Virginia
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index