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Advisory and Consulting

An Advisor for Every Business Lifecycle Stage

Every business faces unique challenges at each stage of growth. From ideation to maturity, navigating market shifts and competition is crucial for success. We offer expert guidance tailored to your specific stage of growth, whether you’re a startup seeking to scale or an established company considering strategic moves like mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring. Our experienced consultants provide solutions to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities, ensuring you stay competitive and achieve long-term growth.

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Startup

Startup

Our team of startup experts can anticipate the challenges you’re facing and will face during the early years and provide proactive guidance in all aspects of launching your business.
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Growth & Establishment

Growth & Establishment

As a growing company, your financial needs become more complex. Our firm can provide a range of services to support you through this critical phase.
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Maturity & Expansion

Maturity & Expansion

Maturing companies have unique financial needs compared to startups and growing businesses. We offer a combination of specialized services and ongoing financial guidance for your maturing company.
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Transition & Innovation

Transition & Innovation

Eventually, a business will have to go through a leadership transition. Your company may undergo a significant shift, such as a merger, acquisition, or leadership change.
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Decline & Exit

Decline & Exit

Whether you’re considering selling your business or handing the keys to the next generation, our team is ready to help you put the financial strategies in place for its continued prosperity.
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Why Choose Brown Edwards

❝Partnering with associates at Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP is one of the best decisions our company ever made. Their expertise in accounting and tax planning along with the knowledge of our industry has made them an invaluable resource for our business. Their guidance and strategy have helped position our company for growth, helped us increase our bonding program, and is helping us reach long-term goals.❞
Tina C. Rush
President/CFO F & S Building Innovations
Inside Public Accounting Top 100 Firms
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A Business Advisor for Startups

When you come to Brown Edwards as a startup business, you’re welcomed by a team ready to guide you in the beginning steps and scale with your business. Our team of startup experts can anticipate the challenges you’re facing and will face during the early years and provide proactive guidance in all aspects of launching your business.

  • Startup Accounting 
  • Financial Reporting 
  • Benchmarking 
  • Fractional CFO & Controller 
  • Accounts Receivable 
  • Accounts Payable 
  • Payroll 
  • Financial Planning & Analysis 
  • R&D Credit 
  • Employee Benefits 
  • Assurance Services 
  • Business Valuation 
  • Cash Flow Analysis & Projections 
  • Real Estate Planning 
  • Strategic Planning & Compliance
  • Tax Consultation & Compliance 

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An Advisor for Growing Businesses

Whether you’re eager to broaden product lines, enter new markets, effect a merger or acquisition, or expand across borders, we can help you get there. We provide crucial accounting and business development support for your proposals and due diligence.

As a growing company, your financial needs become more complex. Our firm can provide a range of services to support you through this critical phase:

  • Business Coaching
  • Business Intelligence
  • Business Valuation
  • Cost Segregation Study
  • Employee Benefit Options
  • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Support
  • Risk Management/Internal Controls
  • Strategic Planning
  • Tax Planning and Consulting
  • Technology Systems & Solutions
  • Transition Strategies
  • Financial Reporting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Fractional CFO & Controller
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll

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A Business Advisor for Mature Companies

Maturing companies have unique financial needs compared to startups and growing businesses. By offering a combination of specialized services and ongoing financial guidance, we can become a valuable partner for your maturing company, helping you navigate complex financial challenges, optimize profitability, and ensure long-term success.

  • Optimizing Tax Strategies
  • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Expertise
  • Succession Planning and Wealth Management
  • Business Valuation and Cost Segregation Studies
  • Internal Audit and Risk Management
  • Cybersecurity and Fraud Detection
  • Financial Reporting and Investor Relations
  • International Tax Planning and Compliance
  • Strategic Consulting and Business Analytics

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A Business Advisor for Companies Looking to Transition or Innovate

Eventually, a business will have to go through a leadership transition. Your company may undergo a significant shift, such as a merger, acquisition, or leadership change.

  • Financial Modeling
  • Deal Structuring
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Business Valuation

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A Business Advisor for Declining Businesses

Whether you’re considering selling your business or handing the keys to the next generation, our team is ready to help you put the financial strategies in place for its continued prosperity.

  • Legacy Planning
  • Succession Planning
  • ESOP Consulting & Planning
  • Exit Strategies
  • Merger or Acquisition
  • Risk Management/Internal Controls
  • Tax Consulting & Compliance

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