Okay, let’s tackle this. So Bill has skills like accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, and auditing, which are in demand. He also has experience with Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, and Gaap. Education from the University of Maryland adds credibility. Location is Baltimore, MD, which is a mid-sized city. Finance professionals with his skills and experience typically charge lower rates, around $50–$150 per hour. Considering his expertise and education, maybe a bit higher. Let’s check averages. Finance professionals with similar skills might average $75–$125. So I’ll estimate around $75.