Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein LLP

Based on a solid foundation of construction industry experience, the SLGG Construction Industry Practice Group (CIPG) professionals fully understand contract accounting, construction reporting and contractor tax issues.

Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein LLP (SLGG) brings many years of experience as independent accountants and tax and business advisors. It is through years of commitment to the success of our construction industry clients that the CIPG has developed such a depth of experience. You can rely upon our well-rounded business acumen developed from relationships with surety bond underwriters’ agents and banks as well.

In addition to attaining CPA credentials, we have also earned the Certified Construction Financial Professional (CCFP) designation. Our CIPG professionals are required to obtain a minimum of 40 hours each year of continuing professional education, with many of these hours focusing on the changing trends in the Construction Industry. We are on top of the ever-changing and complicated tax laws governing the operations of our construction industry client businesses.

Our dedicated CIPG professionals are equipped to provide:

Efficient, timely and thorough top-quality audits, reviews and compilations to comply with the requirements of bonding companies and banks.
Prepare pre-qualification reports for various state and local regulatory agencies.
Assist contractors in acquiring bank and surety credit.
Review accounting functions.
Determine appropriate ways for contractors to minimize expenses.
Help clients implement, refine and improve financial or job-cost systems.
Help focus management to better direct and achieve business goals.
Assist in succession planning to help ensure a smooth transition and minimize tax liability.
Customize detailed financial statements and provide the supplemental financial information for sureties and other third parties.
Corporate and personal tax planning

Extraordinary Client Service

Our practice involves a high degree of client service:
We are dedicated to effective communication with client personnel, bonding companies and agencies to properly assist our client in achieving financial success.
We regularly demonstrate the ability to meet tight time frames.
We have a client-service approach that allows for extensive involvement by partner and manager-level personnel with our clients.

Individually Tailored Engagement Approach

Our engagement approach emphasizes determining your expectations and analyzing your business needs through continuous interaction. This approach is designed to ensure that we exceed your expectations at all times. Our approach includes the following: Client acceptance policies designed with a focus on company quality and management integrity. Audit and other engagements staffed with the proper level of experience. Thorough planning to ensure the timely identification of key accounting issues. Adding significant value during the financial audit process, by identifying areas where real improvement will yield improved results.

In addition to accounting, tax and audits, we have extensive experience in providing:

Cost Segregation Studies
Process Improvement & Enhancement
Flow Forecast & Projections
Mergers & Acquisitions for Targeted and Acquired Companies
Inventory Management & Controls
Succession Planning
Operations Review & Assessment
Internal Audits
IT Risk Management Services

Our team of professionals has extensive experience and undergoes industry-specific training and actively participates in industry-related organizations:

Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated General Contractors
American Subcontractors Association
Construction Financial Management Association
Surety Underwriters Association of Southern California

We understand construction industry issues and trends and we commit our resources to help our clients succeed.