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Strategic Partnerships: Expanding The CFO’s Ecosystem
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Strategic Partnerships: Expanding The CFO’s Ecosystem

Dave Houston
Dave Houston, Shareholder
Five Audit Risks Contractors Can’t Afford to Miss In 2026
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Five Audit Risks Contractors Can’t Afford to Miss In 2026

Michael Cullum
Michael Cullum, Senior Manager

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Rethinking Fractional Accounting: It’s Not About Filling Gaps

Fractional accounting, when thoughtfully applied, allows organizations to access the right level of financial leadership without committing to a structure that may not align with where the business is today.

Apr 20, 2026•Fully Outsourced Managed Services , Transactional Accounting & Bookkeeping
Rethinking Fractional Accounting: It’s Not About Filling Gaps

Manufacturers May Be Eligible for Tariff Refunds

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun accepting refund claims and initiating the refund process for duties paid while these tariffs were in effect in 2025 through early 2026

•Apr 20, 2026•Tax, International Tax
Manufacturers May Be Eligible for Tariff Refunds

Accounting Method Decisions Contractors Should Revisit in 2026

Construction accounting methods sit at the intersection of tax, financial reporting, and operations. Revenue recognition, cost capitalization, and timing differences flow directly into WIP schedules, gross margin trends, and balance sheet strength.

•Apr 14, 2026•Audit & Assurance
Accounting Method Decisions Contractors Should Revisit in 2026

A Cleaner Way to Prepare for Construction Audits

Clean audits start with disciplined WIP processes, not last-minute cleanup. Our Construction WIP Audit Checklist outlines the core areas auditors scrutinize most

Apr 14, 2026•Guides
A Cleaner Way to Prepare for Construction Audits

How Contractors Get Audit Ready Without Slowing the Field

In construction, audit readiness is not a year-end activity. It is the result of habits that happen month after month, long before auditors arrive

•Apr 7, 2026•Audit & Assurance
How Contractors Get Audit Ready Without Slowing the Field

Section 163(j) Planning for Construction Companies

For many contractors, proactive Section 163(j) planning protects cash flow more effectively than any single deduction.

•Mar 31, 2026•Tax, Business Tax
Section 163(j) Planning for Construction Companies
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