Architectural & Engineering

Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith has worked extensively with design consultants such as architects and engineers. Our knowledge comes from team members’ years of experience directly in these industries, focused continuing education and successful consulting with similar businesses. We are passionate about helping you succeed.

BMSS is committed to the architectural and engineering industries. Through our active involvement in industry organizations, we obtain a real understanding of key issues that affect your business.

We go far beyond the accounting and tax services a typical CPA firm might offer, we focus on providing value-added services.

How does BMSS help architects & engineers?

  • Cost recovery studies to optimize depreciation deductions
  • Energy efficient studies to deductions for design work (Tax Code Section 179D)
  • Multi-state planning and tax strategy
  • Overhead rate audits and consulting services (ALDOT, FARs, etc)
  • Benchmarking and analytic review
  • Structure of equipment debt and working capital financing
  • Cash flow and profitability analysis

BMSS A&E Practice Group