Architecture and Engineering (A/E)

We have been assisting architects and engineers with a variety of financial and operational issues for many years. With in-depth industry knowledge and a broad range of financial expertise, our architecture and engineering industry specialists can help your firm operate more efficiently and profitably.

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Specialized Services for A/E Firms

Our clients include many large, prestigious award-winning firms in the industry. Besides traditional accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services, we offer the below-specialized services to meet their objectives. We hope to extend these services to you as well.

Benchmarking studies
Revenue recognition under percentage of completion
Internal control reviews
Government contract audits
Overhead rate calculations and audits
Research and development tax credits
Energy-efficient building design tax deductions
Insurance consulting

International expansion strategies
Mergers and acquisition consulting
Incentive compensation and benefits planning
Business succession planning
Entity selection and corporate restructuring
Estate planning, wealth preservation
Litigation support

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