Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith (BMSS) 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 team members’ active involvement in industry organizations, we obtain a real understanding of key issues that affect your business.

BMSS goes far beyond the accounting and tax services a typical CPA firm might offer, we focus on providing value-added services.  We regularly provide educational opportunities through industry related seminars, webinars and newsletters and keep you updated on new laws and regulations that affect you.  Read about AASHTO Uniform Audit & Accouting Guide update.

How does BMSS help architects & engineers?

• Tax Services
  • Corporate tax returns and shareholder tax returns
  • Individual and corporate tax planning
  • 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
  • Sales & use tax analysis
• Assurance Services
  • Financial statement audits
  • Financial statement compilations & reviews
  • Performance of agreed-upon audit procedures
  • Overhead rate audits and consulting services (ALDOT, FARs, etc)
• Business Planning
  • Business transition and succession planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Business valuations
  • Benchmarking and analytic review
  • HR consulting
  • Structure of equipment debt and working capital financing
  • Cash flow and profitability analysis

You want your accounting partner to have solid experience in your industry. We have that experience and are ready to go to work for you now.

BMSS A&E Practice Group
Ross Mendheim

Keith Barfield

Don Murphy

Bill Lorimer
David Brown