By industry
Accounting firms by industry
A firm that already serves businesses like yours knows your regulators, your deadlines and the questions your lenders will ask. Firms appear here only for the industries their own websites list.
Skilled nursing and long-term care
Skilled nursing facilities report to Medicare and Medicaid through cost reports, often carry HUD Section 232 financing with its own audit requirements, and depend on reimbursement rules that change every year. A firm that already prepares cost reports and HUD audits knows what reviewers look for and where errors cost money.
11 firms: Pease Bell, CPAs, Baker Tilly, BDO USA, Cherry Bekaert, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), Eide Bailly and 5 more
Multifamily and affordable housing
Multifamily owners, and especially affordable housing properties, answer to HUD, state housing finance agencies and tax credit investors, each with its own audit and reporting deadlines. A firm that knows HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) financial submissions and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit compliance avoids late or rejected filings.
9 firms: Pease Bell, CPAs, Baker Tilly, BDO USA, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), Eide Bailly, Forvis Mazars and 3 more
Mortgage banking
Mortgage lenders and servicers need audited statements that satisfy HUD/FHA, Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and state regulators, plus compliance testing such as the USAP or USAP-based servicing attestation. These deadlines and net worth and liquidity tests are specific to the industry.
5 firms: Pease Bell, CPAs, Baker Tilly, BDO USA, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), Plante Moran
Technology and software
Software and SaaS companies face revenue recognition questions under ASC 606, capitalized development costs, research credits, equity compensation and sales tax on digital products in many states, and their customers often ask for SOC 2 reports.
17 firms: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Baker Tilly, BDO USA and 11 more
Nonprofits
Nonprofits file Form 990, follow nonprofit accounting standards for restricted gifts and net assets, and, when they spend federal money above the threshold, need a Single Audit under the Uniform Guidance. Boards and funders read these reports closely.
15 firms: Pease Bell, CPAs, Baker Tilly, BDO USA, Cherry Bekaert, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), Eide Bailly and 9 more
Manufacturing and distribution
Manufacturers and distributors carry inventory costing, multistate sales and payroll, and tax incentives such as the research credit and cost segregation. A firm that knows inventory observation and standard costing audits faster and finds more in planning.
18 firms: Pease Bell, CPAs, KPMG, PwC, Baker Tilly, BDO USA, Cherry Bekaert and 12 more
Construction
Contractors are judged by sureties and banks on their financial statements: percentage-of-completion revenue, work-in-progress schedules and bonding capacity. A firm that knows what sureties look for writes statements they accept.
18 firms: Pease Bell, CPAs, Deloitte, PwC, Baker Tilly, BDO USA, Cherry Bekaert and 12 more
Health care
Health care providers deal with payer reimbursement, cost reports, regulatory compliance and physician compensation rules. A firm with health care clients knows the reporting regulators and lenders expect.
19 firms: Pease Bell, CPAs, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Baker Tilly and 13 more
Real estate
Real estate owners and developers rely on partnership tax planning, depreciation and cost segregation, 1031 exchanges and investor reporting. Audits for lenders and investors have their own fair-value and lease questions.
18 firms: Pease Bell, CPAs, Deloitte, PwC, Baker Tilly, BDO USA, Cherry Bekaert and 12 more
Banks and financial services
Banks, credit unions and other financial institutions are examined by regulators and may need audits under FDICIA, internal audit support and regulatory compliance reviews. Experience with your regulator matters.
16 firms: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Baker Tilly, BDO USA and 10 more
Government and public sector
State and local governments report under GASB standards and, when they spend federal awards, need Single Audits. Many are selected through formal procurement, where a firm's government experience is scored.
15 firms: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Baker Tilly, BDO USA, Cherry Bekaert and 9 more