Manufacturing and Distribution
Helping our manufacturing clients stay ahead of the curve is what we do best. Whether you’re looking to control costs, expand, or develop new products, Brown Edwards is ready to be part of the solution.
As more than just your accountant, we go beyond traditional tax and audit services to become an integral part of your business. We work with you to implement profit-enhancing solutions and help you stay informed of marketplace changes. With clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region, our job is to stay on the cutting edge of trends in the industry and provide you with not only the expertise and resources you need but also the timely advice and consultation you expect to succeed in a challenging, competitive environment.
Our dedicated team of professionals provides timely and thoughtful advice to help you improve your bottom line. If you’re looking to grow your business strategically and profitably, Brown Edwards’ trusted and experienced advisors are here to help.
Manufacturing companies face many challenges in today’s global economy. Foreign competition, consolidation, just-in-time inventory management, and quality standards require a team of expert professionals who are knowledgeable about your industry trends and the critical issues affecting your company.
Whether you are a small start-up or a large multi-national company, Brown Edwards offers a wide range of strategic solutions to make your company more efficient, competitive, and profitable.
Our Services for Manufacturing Clients Include:
- Business valuation for mergers/acquisitions, estate, and gift tax purposes
- Physical inventory audits
- Assistance designing internal controls
- Maintenance of fixed asset schedules for depreciation
- Cost accounting (for reporting and/or pricing purposes)
- Cost segregation for your facilities
- Expanding geographically
- Increasing profit and margins
- Boosting operating efficiencies
- Controlling costs and minimizing risks
- Designing disaster prevention and recovery processes
- State and local tax consulting
- Manufacturing tax credits
- IT and Cybersecurity testing and consulting
- Strategies for minimizing taxes, including estate and financial planning
- Employment tax credits related to plant, distribution, and administrative employees
Learn more about how we can support your manufacturing businessContact One of Our Team Members
Practice Leaders
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Randall “Randy” P. Burton, II, CPAPartner -
Patrick T. Murtaugh, CPAPartner
(540) 345-0936
rburton@becpas.com
319 McClanahan St SW • Roanoke, VA, 24014-7705
Randy is an assurance partner in the Roanoke office and has over 25 years of accounting experience. Prior to joining Brown Edwards, Randy was a partner in one of the top 20 firms in the nation where his practice concentrations were in manufacturing and industrial business and he was the national leader for the Industrials Practice of the firm.
Randy’s expertise includes inventory and manufacturing process analysis, manufacturing and distribution companies, mergers and acquisitions, mining and extractive companies, revenue recognition, SEC registrants and IPO readiness, and reporting requirements.
Randy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Accounting from Emory & Henry College. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Manufacturers. He also serves as a board member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for Central and Southwest VA and the YMCA of Salem.
319 McClanahan Street • Roanoke, VA, 24014-7505
Pat is a taxation partner in the Brown Edwards’ Roanoke office. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in accounting, taxation, and various consulting services for a wide variety of clientele, including real estate entities, developers, partnerships, hospitality entities, and manufacturers. Pat regularly assists businesses with local, state, and federal business incentives, grants and tax credits. He consults on real estate matters in structuring of projects for developers and owners while providing compliance services for both the historic rehabilitation tax credit program and the Virginia enterprise zone program. Pat’s extensive experience allows him to provide clients with the financial guidance needed to meet their goals.
He is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and He is a is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Prior to joining Brown Edwards, Pat gained his experience as an Office Managing Partner in one of the country’s top 20 CPA firms, a Fortune 500 company and as an auditor of local governments for a regional certified public accounting firm.
Pat serves as Treasurer of both the Roanoke Children’s Theatre and Roanoke Valley Swimming. He is a past Youth Baseball Coach for the Roanoke County Parks & Rec. and is past Treasurer for Roanoke’s Downtown Learning Center, Inc. Pat is active in the leadership of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church where he serves as the Finance Council chair. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s in Accounting.
