Energy & Natural Resources

A Proactive Business Advisor for Energy Companies

From land owners with mineral reserves to mineral extraction companies and from coal, gas, and gravel businesses to distributors and end users rely on our firm for your energy accounting needs.

The energy and natural resources industry requires an accounting firm with expertise, integrity, and quality service to ensure future prosperity. Today’s business environment is more complex than ever, and that’s why Brown Edwards does more than provide accurate and timely information. We emphasize dedication to client services and the delivery of a valuable, high-quality product.

The size and diversity of our practice allows us to have specialists that concentrate on the energy industry sector and are readily available to provide specific solutions and customized guidance to meet your needs, in order to address business and stakeholders’ issues.

Who We Serve

Oil & Gas

Power & Utilities

Renewable Energy

Coal

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Brown Edwards has been engaged as auditors, tax preparers, and special situation engagements with the various companies I have been associated with since 1986. [They have] always staffed their engagements with us by providing some of the best personnel and supervision that I have seen. Their staff enjoyed levels of supervision that was far superior to other firms we had engaged. I would, without hesitation, recommend Brown Edwards for any engagement.
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Joseph Funk
CEO and President, The Elk Horn Coal Company, LLC

Solutions for Energy Companies

Financial Audits

Financial Audits

We provide external audits for public and privately held organizations.

Brown Edwards conducts internal audits at any level up to the complete design of control systems.

Our energy accounting services include 404 testing and monitoring.

Consulting

Consulting

Our team can review lease agreements to ensure compliance and proper payment of royalties.

We advise clients on mergers and acquisitions for their organization.

Brown Edwards energy accounting work includes outsourced management services, review of SEC filings, and accounting treatment consulting.

Tax

Tax

As part of Brown Edwards’ business tax services we offer return preparation and ongoing tax planning.

Thought Leadership

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    More Data, More Danger: Cybersecurity Assessments for Natural Resources The natural resources industry is working to meet a fast-growing slate of reporting obligations. Facing regulatory requirements, public company reporting mandates, and new sustainability standards across domestic and global jurisdictions, companies

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  • Treasury, IRS Provide Guidance on Advanced Energy Project Credits

    Treasury, IRS Provide Guidance on Advanced Energy Project Credits   The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released guidance on February 13, 2023, providing taxpayers with information and timelines on the program under Section 48C(e)(1) for

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Partner, Practice Leader

Norman D. Yoder, CPA

Norman is an assurance partner with over 22 years of experience.  Norman serves on the firm's A&A committee and serves as the practice leader for the firm's credit union, energy, manufacturing, and IT audit and advisory services.

Harold Holstein, CPA, CMM

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Harold Holstein, CPA, CMM

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Megan Meador, CPA

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Megan Meador, CPA

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Robert “Rob” E. Adams, CPA, CGMA

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Robert “Rob” E. Adams, CPA, CGMA

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Valerie R. Ellis, CPA, CGMA

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Valerie R. Ellis, CPA, CGMA

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