Expert Wisdom

Insights & Tips

Practical advice from our senior leadership team to help you maintain clarity and control in the real estate and construction sectors.

Tax

Lead by Carrie Rivera, CPA, MST

1

Tax planning only works if it starts early

Once the year is over, options disappear. Real tax savings come from planning tied to real numbers before December 31.

2

Entity structure matters more than most realize

Many real estate and construction businesses overpay taxes simply because their entity structure doesn't match their current operational reality.

3

Predictability beats surprises

Good tax planning doesn't just reduce tax—it creates predictability so owners can plan cash, distributions, and reinvestment.

Advisory / CFO

Lead by Steve Dohan, CPA, MBA

1

Better decisions come from fewer, better metrics

You don't need 30 reports. You need a small set of KPIs that actually drive behavior—cash flow, margin, backlog, and utilization.

2

Cash flow timing matters more than profit

In real estate and construction, profitable businesses still fail due to timing. CFO-level forecasting keeps owners ahead of reality.

3

Advisory isn't about meetings—it's about execution

The value of advisory comes from clear priorities, accountability, and follow-through—not theoretical strategy decks.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Lead by Soraya Londano

1

Monthly closes beat 'good enough' books

If your books aren't closed monthly, you're guessing. Real estate and construction businesses need up-to-date data for project-level decisions.

2

Payroll and bill pay errors create tax and cash problems

Late or inconsistent payroll and AP processing doesn't just create stress—it distorts cash flow reporting and creates compliance risks.

3

Clean books are leverage, not overhead

Accurate bookkeeping reduces tax prep time, improves advisory value, and lowers assurance costs. It's an investment in control.

Assurance & Attest

Lead by Joey Joseph, CPA

1

Lenders and investors care about clarity, not volume

Well-prepared financial statements with clear documentation matter more than complexity. Clean inputs make assurance smoother and faster.

2

Assurance works best when accounting is disciplined

Most assurance delays come from underlying accounting issues. Strong bookkeeping shortens timelines and reduces stress.

3

Scope clarity prevents friction

Audit, review, and compilation services each serve different needs. Choosing the right level of assurance avoids unnecessary cost and disruption.