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The Difference Between A Construction Accountant And A Tax Accountant

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Feb 17, 2023

How often have you hired someone with the expectation that they know how construction works, and then you found out they did not know about it? You are a master in the construction industry, so you recognize what to look for in your particular field and quickly observe if someone has the skillsets, and you proceed accordingly.

You know what happens when you send your best Rough Carpenter that you pay piece work for framing spec from the ground up in all kinds of weather and working conditions to install some custom-made cherry wood cabinets with gold plated pulls and knobs in the home of your best client (who happens to be in the wealthiest neighborhood in your town). It is not a pretty sight.

Have you pictured a crew with muddy work gear and boots stepping onto your client's pristine floors? The dirty secret is that Tax Accountants operate like Rough Carpenters because they work fast and furious, and they are paid piece work. The main difference is that they earn the bulk of their annual income in three and a half months. This means they do not waste any time going through your receipts to ensure you get all the deductions you are entitled to.
 
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Topics: CPA Vs Construction Accountant, When Contractors Need A CPA, Construction Bookkeeping, Construction Bookkeeping And Accounting, Construction Accountant Who Listens, CPA, Contractor Tips

How To Achieve Business Success With A Construction Accounting Mentor

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Dec 27, 2019

As the year ends and another page is turning, it is important to learn and listen from trusted people who have come to assist you and guide you in your personal and professional endeavors. Your construction business's financial board, mainly your accountant, is one of them.
 
Ideally, you and your accountant are more than just an "adviser" and a "client" to each other. With your combined skills, expertise, and a shared mission to support a thriving business, you're more like strategic partners. 
 
The key to achieving success in any partnership is, of course, healthy communication. Before the year ends or at your next meeting, be sure to ask your construction accountant these four important questions:
 
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Topics: Construction Business Consulting, Construction Accountant Who Listens, Business Consultants, Contractor Mentoring, Contractor, Contractor Tips

Secret To Highly Profitable Contractor Is The Construction Accountant

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Aug 11, 2017


Contractors Need Help Understanding Role of Accountants

Contractors should have two primary accountants. One is the Tax Accountant the other is your Construction Accountant. Tax Accountant who does the Annual tax return for your business and your personal tax return.

These are two of the Five Board Of Advisors Successful Highly Profitable Contractors Use To Operate And Grow Their Contracting Company Cash Flow And Profits.

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Topics: Construction Accountant Who Listens, Tax Accountants

Do You Own Your Construction Business Or Does It Own You?

Posted by Randal DeHart on Fri, Feb 17, 2012

A Contractor With - Severe financial, personal and health issues contacted me recently in need of someone to talk too who understood the construction industry and could offer some sage advice. 

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Topics: Free Initial Consultation, Business Process Management For Contractors, Success In Owning A Construction Business, Construction Accountant Who Listens

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