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Home » Topic » Business » Accounting

Five Budget Management Tactics for Small Construction Firms

by Holly Welles | Aug 1, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance

Construction executives have to get creative when managing a smaller budget, and there are strategies that can help. Whether they take time to reevaluate their existing budget, develop a preventive maintenance program or follow another suggestion on this list, they can feel confident in the success of their companies.

2019 Executive Insights: Construction Accounting

by Construction Executive | Jul 26, 2019
Accounting | Business | Executive Profiles | Finance | Taxes

Industry experts share insights and best practices for construction accounting.

The Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms™: Balance Begins With a Confident CPA

by Construction Executive | Jul 26, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance

For this inaugural ranking, CE reached out to hundreds of U.S. accounting firms with a dedicated construction practice to learn what is keeping their clients up at night.

Construction Accounting Methods for Financial Reporting and Income Tax Reporting

by Barry A. Fischman, Joseph Natarelli | Jul 17, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management | Taxes

Here are several scenarios highlighting the accounting treatments available to construction contractors that may differentiate their financial reporting from their income tax reporting.

Building a Constructive Future With TCJA

by Bryan C. Porter, Richard S. Toomey | Jul 11, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

Although many filers spent 2018 reacting and adjusting to the new law, 2019 should be the year to focus on future strategies and understand how to proactively position their construction firm for success under the new tax regime.

How Contractors Can Prevent Fraud in Their Workforce

by Sarah Hofmann | Jun 15, 2019
Accounting | Finance | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Workforce

Fraud cases in construction cost almost twice as much and last longer than fraud cases in other industries. Here are a few ways contractors can protect their businesses from employee fraud.

Three Essential Tips for Managing Accounts Receivable in Construction

by Patrick Hogan | Jun 13, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Project Management

Managing accounts receivable in the construction industry can be tricky, but it should always be a top priority for all contractors, suppliers and business owners. Contractors can take note of these practices to improve their collection processes and cash flow.

Three Best Tax Reform Changes for Contractors

by Joseph Molloy | Jun 6, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act comes with many positive aspects, regardless of its less-than-stellar reputation. Following are three ways TCJA benefits construction contractors.
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