Manufacturing & Distribution
Bringing Excellence to an Evolving Industry
We know that results don’t come easy.
To succeed in manufacturing, you need vision, guts, and the right relationships. That’s where we come in. Clark Schaefer Hackett offers all the sophisticated services you expect from a top CPA and advisory firm — but it’s our service style that sets us apart.
Because we believe better relationships produce better results, we teach our professionals to deliver highly-valued client experiences.
At CSH, manufacturing and distribution is not just another focus; it’s a core industry that our firm was founded on.
We help over 800 manufacturers and distributors, so we know how to help you improve efficiencies, manage risk, and make smart decisions. But we also respond promptly, deliver quality and truly care about your success. We call it results through remarkable relationships.
We don’t just audit your organization, we strengthen it. As we examine your financials, practices, and policies, we keep operational improvements top of mind and share best practices to set your organization up for continued success. Our assurance services include:
Financial Statement Audits, Reviews & Compilations
Internal Audit (agreed upon procedures & financial reporting system reviews)
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
With our deep knowledge of tax law and the M&D sector, we can do far more than just keep you compliant. With the right plan, we’ll help you strategically grow into the future. Our tax services include:
Federal, State, Local & International Tax Compliance
Tax Credits & Economic Development Incentives
Sales & Use Tax Exemption
Domestic Production Activity Deduction
Cost Segregation Studies
Repair and Maintenance Studies
Bonus Depreciation & 179 Depreciation
In business, timing is everything. We offer services and advisement whenever (and wherever) a strategic opportunity arises. Our consulting services include:
Market Analysis & Benchmarking
Cash Flow Forecasting & Analysis
Evaluating Benefits of LIFO/FIFO
Transaction Services & Succession Planning
Business Valuations
Forensics & Litigation Support
Buy/Lease Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Outsourced CFO/Controller Services
Captive Insurance
Estate & Wealth Planning
IT Security & Software Consulting
Abandoned & Unclaimed Property Review
You’ve worked hard, built your business, and continue to nurture its growth. Although you’re not ready to retire now, it’s on the horizon. Now is the time to start planning to ensure you (and your family) can continue to reap the rewards of your success. Our Certified Exit Planning Advisors have the specialized knowledge to help ensure you are personally prepared, financially prepared, and continuing to maximize the value of your business. Our exit planning process is customized based on your unique situation and may include:
Succession Planning
Business Valuation
Value & Profitability Enhancement Consulting
Tax Structuring
Due Diligence
Income Tax Planning
Estate Tax Planning
Our professionals have guided numerous mid-sized clients through business transactions. We understand the vision of how the new entity helps our client expand capabilities, gain market share, or change its business model. We view our transaction support as the means to gain intimate knowledge that our clients can leverage during the integration phase.
For many, staying competitive requires expanding to new borders. We offer an array of international business services to help companies compete globally.
Our services include:
Minimization of Overall Tax Burden – International & Domestic
IFRS Reporting
Conversion to U.S. GAAP from IFRS
Reconciling & Assessing Auditing Procedures Performed Under Non-U.S. Standards
International Business Consulting
CSH is a founding member of AGN International, a worldwide association of independent accounting and consulting firms located across the globe. Through our membership in AGN, you have access to local, in country resources - with firsthand knowledge of local regulations, customs, and cultures - that offer assurance, tax, and consulting expertise in those markets that you operate.
