Industry Specializations

Construction
At ASL, we understand the vast issues facing the construction industry, from its fierce competition to the complex regulations associated with this industry segment. We specialize in meeting the unique business and accounting needs of the construction industry. Our services include:
- Tax Planning and Compliance
ASL provides tax-planning services to help you achieve your goals, including analysis of the tax advantages and requirements of available methods of accounting such as cash or accrual and percentage of completion or completed contract. We also provide business transaction planning such as buy/sell agreements, joint ventures, acquisitions, liquidations, or a business succession plan. We prepare federal, state and local income tax returns and provide representation and assistance in tax examinations.
- Accounting and Assurance
We provide compilation, review and audit services tailored to meet your company's needs. We can assist with the design of your accounting system to ensure proper internal controls are in place and that appropriate information is accumulated in the job cost reports for management to make timely, informed decisions. We can assist in the budgeting process of your business or the forecasting of future/expanded operations. We can also assist you in the preparation of your personal financial statements while always keeping in mind your need for obtaining, maintaining or expanding your bonding capacity.
- Specialized Consulting Services
Our staff is experienced in counseling clients in your industry. We perform job and equipment cost evaluations to enable you to control costs on projects and evaluate the financial considerations of purchase versus lease when considering additional equipment. We provide an analysis of your cash flow and projections by job to help you improve billing procedures, reduce cash shortages and maximize your return on idle cash. We also design incentive compensation plans and will help structure transactions, acquisitions, dispositions and succession plans.