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2021 List of Forbes America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms has been released! We are so excited that 34 CICPAC member firms have made the list! Congratulations to all the firms and their dedication to the tax and accounting industry!
  • Adams Brown
  • Aldrich CPAs + Advisors
  • Atkinson & Co. (now CLA)
  • Barnes Dennig
  • BeachFleischman
  • BerganKDV
  • BerryDunn
  • Blue & Co.
  • Brickley DeLong
  • Calvetti Ferguson
  • CliftonLarsonAllen
  • CohnReznick
  • GBQ Partners
  • Gollob Morgan Peddy
  • H&CO Advisors
  • HHM - Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough
  • HoganTaylor
  • Iannuzzi Manetta
  • James Moore
  • KSM - Katz Sapper & Miller
  • Lane Gorman Trubitt
  • LaPorte CPAs & Advisors
  • Lutz
  • Marcum LLP
  • MCM LLP
  • Plante Moran
  • RBT CPAs
  • SAX
  • Stambaugh Ness
  • SVA Certified Public Accountants
  • Thompson Greenspon
  • Warren Averett
  • Yeo & Yeo
  • YHB - Yount, Hyde & Barbour
" target="_blank">34 CICPAC Member Firms Named to Forbes America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms List

The 2021 List of Forbes America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms has been released! We are so excited that 34 CICPAC member firms have made [...]

By |2020-12-09T16:22:46+00:00December 9th, 2020|Announcements, CICPAC, Construction, Member News|
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said Henry South, Atkinson & Co. managing partner. "We have always believed that serving our clients is an opportunity to know them better. And, when we know clients better, we can align our services to contribute to their growth and profitability." As one of the largest New Mexico-owned public accounting and consulting firms serving the Southwest since 1970, Atkinson & Co. has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, and personal service. The firm has a long-standing tradition of community involvement. Atkinson & Co. earned distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico, a statewide project developed to recognize companies that have adopted policies that give New Mexico businesses an edge in recruiting and retaining the best employees.
"I see a great fit between our firms," said Georgie Ortiz, managing principal of CLA's New Mexico office. "By blending our capabilities, we continue to strengthen our commitment to create opportunities for our clients and for our people."
As one of the nation's leading professional services firms, CLA has retained the agility to serve clients of all sizes and in all locations, while at the same time bringing an uncommon depth of capabilities, all in one place. The nearly 50 former Atkinson & Co. team members will continue to serve clients locally and nationally from Albuquerque, increasing CLA's New Mexico team to more than 100 people. About CLA - www.claconnect.com CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. With more than 6,200 people, 120 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you. Investment advisory services are offered through C!iftonLarsonA!len Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor." target="_blank">Albuquerque-Based Atkinson & Co. Joins CLA

12/1/2020 - CICPAC member firm, Albuquerque-based Atkinson & Co., has joined national professional services firm CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), as of December 1, 2020. "We're excited [...]

By |2020-12-08T18:14:17+00:00December 8th, 2020|Announcements, CICPAC, Member News|
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5 Reasons Why Cloud Financials and PM Make Sense

Very few construction projects happen without subcontractors. Although some general contractors do choose to perform all of their construction work themselves, it’s far more [...]

By |2020-12-08T17:54:32+00:00December 4th, 2020|AM Whitepaper, CICPAC, Construction, Resources|
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  To have your questions answered or for additional information, contact Tanner Niehaus, tniehaus@mcguiresponsel.com or TJ Sponsel, tjsponsel@mcguiresponsel.com." target="_blank">Beyond Payment Protection Program: Other Strategies Towards Recovery

Reprinted with permission from Tanner Niehaus, Tax Consultant and TJ McGuire, Managing Shareholder with McGuire Sponsel Under the CARES Act, Congress appropriated $349 billion in [...]

By |2020-12-08T17:54:41+00:00September 14th, 2020|AM Whitepaper, CICPAC, Construction|
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Our volunteer CICPAC Board of Directors consists of an Executive Committee and At Large Members. This governing body is a representation of our member firms across the nation.

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Mike Karlins, CPA President CalvettiFerguson (The Woodlands, TX)

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Wes Winborne, CPA Vice President HORNE LLP (Ridgeland, MS)

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Bryan Eto, CPA, CCIFP, CFE, CGMA Secretary / Treasurer Beach Fleischman (Tuscon, AZ)

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Christina Chifici, CPA, CIT, CCIFP, CGMA At Large Member LaPorte (Metairie, LA)

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Josh Billiard, CPA At Large Member Plante Moran (Denver, CO)

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M. Kent Thomas, CPA, CCIFP, CCA Immediate Past President KatzAbosch (Timonium, MD)

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" target="_blank">2020-21 CICPAC Board of Directors Announced

Give a Warm Welcome to our 2020-21 CICPAC Board of Directors Our volunteer CICPAC Board of Directors consists of an Executive Committee [...]

By |2020-07-30T17:37:26+00:00July 30th, 2020|Announcements, CICPAC, Member News|
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LevelSet has created an extensive website of additional resources for their construction visitors to combat the Coronavirus. To learn more visit LevelSet's Coronavirus and Construction: Survival Guide & FAQ website.

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Amidst uncertainty, contractors and suppliers need to understand their payment rights, and the key steps they can take now to protect their financial health. [...]

By |2020-04-15T20:13:58+00:00April 15th, 2020|AM Whitepaper, CICPAC, Construction|
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Any questions related to testing the security of your remote infrastructure, feel free to reach out to HORNE LLP's Director of Network Security, Brad Pierce, at 901.372.5816 or brad.pierce@hornecyber.com." target="_blank">Testing the Security of your Remote Infrastructure

There is a lot of uncertainty around where we are headed, both individually and corporately, as we watch, for most of us, one of the [...]

By |2020-04-02T21:54:22+00:00April 2nd, 2020|CICPAC, Member News, Resources|
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    The Fourth Quarter 2019 Outlook has been released by FMI. The following subject areas are covered in this publication: Executive Overview Navigating a Maturing [...]

    By |2020-02-26T21:35:44+00:00March 2nd, 2020|AM Whitepaper, CICPAC, Construction|
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    Rob Zischke, CPA, State and Local Tax Manager at HORNE LLP Construction contractors are often targeted for state and local sales and use tax audits. Why is this? What about contractors is so appealing to these taxing jurisdictions? In a whitepaper published by Avalara in 2017, the reasons why states select certain companies for audit were reviewed. The whitepaper detailed the findings of a study conducted in conjunction with Peisner Johnson & Company. The study reviewed information obtained primarily from Texas and California consisting of approximately 64,000 audits spanning over a period of seventeen years. The findings really were not all that surprising. Avalara outlined five factors that were heavily evaluated by the states when considering a company for audit:
    • Industry
    • Past audit history
    • Volume of sales a company reports to the state
    • Volume of exempt sales claimed
    • Ratio of exempt sales to total sales
    The first of those criteria, industry, was identified as one of the leading causes of companies being selected for audit. The report outlines two reasons for this. First, certain industries are targeted based on how they operate. For instance, cash-based businesses tend to be scrutinized due to the many ways that cash transactions can go unreported. The other reason for targeting a certain industry is that history has told these states that companies in certain industries do not always adhere to the law. Noncompliance may not be intentional. There are several reasons why a company may not comply fully with local tax rules. The tax rules for certain industries may be much more complex than others, resulting in those companies being more prone to errors in their reporting and remitting of taxes. Another reason may be that construction companies typically start from the ground up. Early on, these companies may not have the resources to ensure compliance with the various rules they are required to follow. States understand this and will target those industries as they will likely see a return on their investment. To make things worse, companies operating in multiple states are disadvantaged because construction tax rules tend to vary by jurisdiction much more than with any other industry. One-third of all audits reviewed were aimed at companies that are headquartered outside of the state, so companies operating in multiple states face much more risk. To compound that risk, multi-state contractors must deal with differing city, county, and state tax rates. Frequent issues faced by construction companies include;
    1. Failing to register for sales tax
    2. Failing to file tax returns in states where services were performed
    3. Claiming a large number of exempt sales without adequate documentation
    4. Failing to remit use tax on equipment purchases and rentals
    So how does a contractor safeguard against the risks associated with noncompliance? Contractors should enlist the services of a qualified sales and use tax expert. A sales and use tax review can mitigate the risks by assisting the contractor in setting up adequate policies and procedures to ensure compliance. The Avalara study found that the average cost of an audit is approximately $114,000, including penalties, fees, and professional counsel. These are costs that can be avoided if the proper steps are taken on the front end. If you have any interest in speaking with a sales and use tax expert, please feel free to contact Rob directly. Rob Zischke, CPA rob.zischke@hornellp.com 601.261.0895  " target="_blank">Sales and Use Tax Audits Targeting Contractors

    Reprinted with permission from Rob Zischke, CPA, State and Local Tax Manager at HORNE LLP Construction contractors are often targeted for state and local sales [...]

    By |2020-02-26T16:44:51+00:00February 26th, 2020|CICPAC, Construction, Resources|
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    ealvarez@hcoadvisors.com. [fusion_button link="https://www.hcoadvisors.com/" text_transform="" title="" target="_self" link_attributes="" alignment="" modal="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" color="default" button_gradient_top_color="" button_gradient_bottom_color="" button_gradient_top_color_hover="" button_gradient_bottom_color_hover="" accent_color="" accent_hover_color="" type="" bevel_color="" border_width="" border_radius="" border_color="" border_hover_color="" size="" stretch="default" icon="" icon_position="left" icon_divider="no" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset=""]Visit H&Co's Website[/fusion_button][/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]" target="_blank">E.F. Alvarez Merges with H&Co. Advisors

    EFA, CPAs (Miami, FL), led by long-time CICPAC member and industry leader Emilio Alvarez, has announced it's late 2019 merger with H&Co. Global Advisors. [...]

    By |2020-01-29T22:42:07+00:00February 2nd, 2020|Announcements, CICPAC, Member News|
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