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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



Solutions for Energy Companies
Financial Audits
Financial Audits
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
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
Thought Leadership
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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 are responsible for managing and reporting more data than
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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 25 years of experience and currently serves on the firm's A&A committee.
He is the primary Partner or concurring reviewer of some of the firm’s largest engagements, and is an active member of the firm’s peer review services team. Norman serves as the leader of the firm's credit union practice and as a co-leader for the firm's community banking practice. He also consults on various accounting and auditing matters throughout the firm.

Harold Holstein, CPA, CMM
Partner
Harold Holstein, CPA, CMM
Partner

Megan Meador, CPA
Partner
Megan Meador, CPA
Partner

Robert “Rob” E. Adams, CPA, CGMA
Partner
Robert “Rob” E. Adams, CPA, CGMA
Partner

Valerie R. Ellis, CPA, CGMA
Partner
Valerie R. Ellis, CPA, CGMA
Partner
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