Real-World Solutions for Manufacturers and Distributors


The manufacturing industry, with its procurement, process and distribution issues, faces unique financial challenges. Volatile economic conditions, increased corporate scrutiny and the pressures of foreign competition complicate matters further.

With more than two decades of experience in the industry, an uncommon depth of resources and a high-value, hands-on approach, Crisp Hughes Evans LLP can help you steer a course to success.

The Crisp Hughes Evans Difference

Commitment to Manufacturing and Distribution
With a major portion of our practice devoted to serving hundreds of manufacturing and distribution clients—from privately-owned businesses to large international corporations— the industry is a core focus. You'll experience this commitment through a team of professionals that are highly trained and knowledgeable about current issues affecting the industry.

Strength and Resources
As one of the nation's top 40 firms and one of the Southeast's top five, Crisp Hughes Evans offers a breadth of experience and resources equal to or better than any you'll find in our region. Whether your operations span the country or even the world, our affiliation with the Accountants Global Network (AGN) International, a global network of CPA firms, extends our capabilities beyond the region and across international boundaries.  

Exceptional Value
High-level service doesn't translate into high-level fees at Crisp Hughes Evans. Our focused, regional structure supports senior-level involvement in your business, generally at much more reasonable fees than national firms.

Hands-On Approach
The right solution for you is the one that takes you where you want to go. At Crisp Hughes Evans, our job is to help you find the right combination of services and develop the right strategies to meet your objectives. To achieve this, we institute a "hands-on" approach to client service.  As part of this approach, we review the total picture of your business to identify strategies that might help you achieve your objectives more efficiently.

We look at systems and processes in the context of the overall corporate financial picture. By going beyond the traditional "nuts and bolts" of manufacturing and distribution, we help our clients achieve high levels of system-wide efficiency.

Primary Services for Manufacturers and Distributors

Audit
Objectivity, accuracy, thoroughness and efficiency are key to our audit philosophy. Throughout our year-round audit process, we consult with you regarding operational changes in your company and keep you updated on new or proposed accounting pronouncements. Thoroughness and objectivity are stressed in light of increased corporate responsibility regulations. Among the many assurance services we provide are:
•        Financial Statement Audits
•        Employee Benefit Plan Audits
•        State and Local Tax Incentive Audits

Tax
Developing an optimal tax strategy may seem daunting considering the numerous taxes imposed on your business—income, sales and use, franchise, gross receipts, payroll, unemployment, and property taxes, to name a few. Armed with a solid understanding of your business, accounting methods, and applicable tax laws, Crisp Hughes Evans tax professionals work with you to formulate a plan to reduce tax liability, improve cash flow and strengthen your balance sheet.

Consulting Experience
In addition to traditional accounting services, the manufacturing industry service team of Crisp Hughes Evans LLP provides the counsel needed to guide you through important decisions that affect your business. Our consulting services include:
–        Management consulting services
–        Strategic planning and implementation
–        Forecasting and modeling
–        Opportunity assessments/business analysis
–        Business process improvement
–        Lease vs. buy considerations
–        Financing options
–        Executive compensation planning
–        Real estate issues
–        Cost segregation studies
–        Fixed asset analysis
–        Acquisition structuring
–        Leasing alternatives
–        Entity structures
–        Tax planning and advisory services
–        Assistance with international tax issues
–        Multi-state tax analysis
–        Sales tax and property tax planning
–        State tax incentives and credits
–        Analysis of accounting methods
–        Inventory control systems and planning
–        DISC structuring and implementation

The strength of Crisp Hughes Evans consultants is our ability to look at the entire landscape of your business to identify strategic opportunities. With your current situation and long-term objectives in mind, your Crisp Hughes Evans team works with you to create a comprehensive strategic plan that is right for you, now and into the future.