Manufacturing
Accounting, tax and advisory for manufacturers and distributors who need to know their true costs and plan for what comes next.
Know What It Really Costs to Make It
Manufacturing margins are won and lost in the details: material and labor costs, overhead allocation, inventory valuation and the price of the next piece of equipment. When tariffs, supplier prices or demand shift, you need to see the impact on your numbers quickly.
We work with manufacturers, processors and distributors on cost accounting and inventory, financial statements for lenders and owners, and tax planning around research credits, depreciation and entity structure. The goal is accurate product costs, cleaner reporting and a tax strategy that supports reinvestment in the business.
What We Do
Cost Accounting and Inventory
Product costing, overhead allocation and inventory valuation that show your true margins by product and customer.
Research and Development Credits
Identifying qualifying activities and documenting them to claim federal and state research credits and research expensing.
Equipment and Facility Planning
Planning purchases and expansions around bonus depreciation, Section 179 and financing so you invest with the tax impact in view.
Financial Statements and Assurance
Audits, reviews and compilations that meet the requirements of your lenders, investors and customers.
Profitability and Growth Advisory
Budgeting, forecasting and margin analysis to support pricing decisions, tariff planning and expansion.
Learn More About Business Tax
Tax planning, compliance and credits for owners and their companies, with an eye on the owner's personal return.
Learn More About CFO and Controller Services
Financial leadership, reporting and forecasting without the cost of a full-time hire.
Who Is This For
- Manufacturers and contract manufacturers
- Food and specialty product processors
- Wholesale distributors
- Owners investing in equipment, automation or a new facility
- Owners planning for a sale, a succession or new financing
Who You Will Work With
Your team brings audit, tax and accounting experience together, so the people reviewing your inventory and costs also understand your tax position and your plans for growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my manufacturing business qualify for the research and development credit?
Many manufacturers do. Activities like designing new products, improving processes, developing prototypes and testing new materials can qualify, even if the work is not done in a lab. Pennsylvania also offers its own research and development credit. Documentation is key, so it helps to plan before the year ends.
Can we deduct research costs right away?
Yes, under current law. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act restored immediate expensing of domestic research costs beginning in 2025, and many smaller businesses can also revisit research costs they amortized in prior years. Read our Section 174 update for the details.
How should we value inventory?
It depends on your size, your cost flow and how you report to lenders. The method you choose affects your margins, your taxes and your borrowing base, so it is worth reviewing when your business or your inventory mix changes.
How can we plan for tariffs and supplier price changes?
Start with accurate product costs, then model how price changes flow through to margins and cash. Read our tips on dealing with tariff-driven turbulence.
Where are your manufacturing clients located?
Our office is in Media, PA. We work with manufacturers and distributors across Delaware County, Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware, and nationwide.
Running a manufacturing business?
Let's talk about your costs, your credits and your plans for growth.
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