At Brown Plus, we understand that architectural and engineering (A/E) firms face significant complexities, including strict regulations and legal requirements, as well as an increased demand for projects but a decreased supply of building materials. Not to mention, the highly specialized training that architects and engineers require creates difficulty with finding and retaining talent. Considering all these challenges, A/E firms are best served by accountants and advisors with a deep understanding of their industry.
For over 30 years, members of the Brown Plus Construction Practice have been providing accounting, tax and consulting services to A/E firms. Having worked within the architecture and engineering industry for so long, our professionals understand firsthand how A/E firms work and the challenges they face. Our mission is to make sure our A/E clients have all the resources, clarity and confidence they need to succeed.
What Types of Architecture and Engineering Clients Do We Serve?
There are countless subsectors that fall within the architecture and engineering industry. Brown Plus is able to serve a wide variety of A/E firms, such as:
- Commercial Architects
- Homebuilders and Other Residential Architects
- Industrial Planners
- Landscape Designers
- Lighting Engineers
- Retrofit Architects
- Urban Engineers
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Industry Memberships
What Services Do We Provide for the Architecture and Engineering Industry?
We provide a variety of accounting, tax and business advisory services specific to A/E firms, including, but not limited to:
Attest Services
- Audits
- Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) Audits
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhead Rate Audits and Consulting
- Reviews, Compilations and Agreed-Upon Procedures
Tax Services
- Business Tax Services
- Cost Segregation Studies
- Energy-Efficient Building Design Tax Deductions
- Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit
- State and Local Tax Services
- Tax Compliance
Advisory Services
- Assistance with Debt Financing/Restructuring
- Benchmarking and Analysis
- Bid and Proposal Assistance
- Business Valuations
- Cash Flow and Financial Forecasting
- Family-Owned Business Advisory Services
- Succession Planning
- Fixed Asset Analysis and Depreciation Calculations
- Human Resources (HR) Consulting Services
- Litigation Services
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Consulting
- Outsourced Accounting Services
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Services
- Payroll and Bookkeeping Services
- Review of Chart of Accounts and Restructure
Our Locations
Brown Plus provides services nationwide with a concentration of clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our offices are located throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland.
