GKG’s industry specialization gives us a quick grasp of the issues

Our extensive expertise in specific industries gives us a quick grasp of the issues and technical expertise that allows us to ask the right questions that help you plan smart. In an environment where the rules and regulations can change often, its important to have a team that thinks big picture, pays attention to the details and helps you make the right decisions—for your business and your future.

Manufacturing & Distribution
Manufacturers and distributors are challenged to stay profitable, whether they are producing or distributing durable or non-durable goods. They face global and local competition, mounting costs for labor, raw materials, production and facilities, as well as escalating customer demands.

It is vital to explore new ways to reduce costs and operate more efficiently. Well managed manufacturers and distributors engage accounting firms as trusted advisors to help management solve these issues. GKG is that trusted advisor, with a long history of providing clients with timely financial reporting, business consulting services and tax minimization strategies. 

In addition to traditional audit, accounting and tax services, GKG also provides a variety of consulting services specifically valuable to manufacturers and distributors, including the analysis of internal accounting controls, setting up efficient work-flow and business processes, job costing, percentage of completion accounting, reviewing standard and process costing, business valuation services for shareholder agreements and mergers and acquisitions, and assistance with business plans and financial budgets and projections.
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Apparel Manufacturer or Wholesaler
Whether you’re an apparel manufacturer or wholesaler, consumers drive your business and require you to anticipate the competition as well as fluid market trends. With the current economy, these market pressures are increasing and many companies are being forced to evaluate new avenues for streamlining their operations. As your accountant as well as your business advisor GKG can helps you restructure your business, improve efficiencies, strategically plan for taxes and ultimately increase the bottom line. Drawing on deep experience in the industry, GKG will proactively identify key improvement areas, increasing efficiencies to help protect your business and investment. When your success depends on how well you meet changing industry demands, it’s essential to be able to count on a strong team of advisors.
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School Bus Fleets & Transportation
Over the past 15 years, GKG has developed extensive expertise in dealing with the tax and financial issues unique to School Bus Operators and Transportation Companies. Additionally we have also assisted these clients in family succession planning, business valuation, and computer systems installation.

GKG’s experts have the industry specific knowledge to uncover the “potholes” that do damage to your operation. We will analyze your business data to uncover potential problems, such as expenses versus revenue inbalances and provide practical solutions to fix the problems fast. 

We know the opportunities and benefits that exist in the tax codes that are unique to the industry and will guide you in maximizing deductions and credits for items such as tires and fuel as well as complying with unique motor and fuel transportation taxes. Take advantage of GKG’s industry specific knowledge that can take the bumps out of the road to success. 
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Construction
GKG’s Construction Industry Practice is committed to helping you build a more profitable and valuable construction enterprise offering expert services for general contractors, design-build firms, commercial developers as well as subcontractors and specialty trade persons.

Managing a construction company continues to be demanding, requiring management's continuous consideration to every facet of the business. Construction companies must create successful relationships with bonding companies, banks, unions and clients; comply with special tax regulations that apply specifically to the construction industry; implement complex job cost accounting and reporting systems; display expertise in personnel issues; and make difficult financial and business decisions.

At GKG, we utilize our wide range of specialized accounting experience to advise on financial, tax and business issues specific to the industry to minimize the tax burden, address cash flow concerns and improve profitability. We understand the requirements of the industry and the many trade professions that make up your team. Consolidated text as it was slightly repetitive.

Take advantage of GKG’s industry specific knowledge to help you build your future.
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Food Markets
GKG has provided accounting and consulting services to many independent retail grocers. We understand the challenges the industry faces in today’s highly competitive market—competition from superstores, changing demographics and the pressure to keep up with ever-changing technology. We also know the critical role that time plays in your ability to make strategic decisions involving cash, costs, sales, labor, and inventory. In response to the industry’s needs, we developed a way for independent grocers to use today’s business activities to drive tomorrow’s business decisions. From the loading dock to the boardroom and every position in between—GKG understands the specific challenges you face. With those challenges in mind, our mission is simple. We form a proactive partnership with you centered on a mutual goal of making your operations run more efficiently and more profitable.
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Retail
Like any service company, retail establishments face demanding competition and a number of challenges unique to their industry. Through our work with retail businesses, we have discovered the best practices for success, and we share these experiences with our clients. Whether it’s organizing systems, helping obtain financing or minimizing taxes, we find creative ways to help you grow your business and expand into new markets and locations. To remain competitive, retailers must remain extremely focused on operations, mitigate risk throughout the entire organization, and tirelessly reduce operating costs. GKG will help you manage your profits while staying flexible to face the constant challenges of the retail trade. We provide practical advice and guidance on all aspects of business management, from creation of the business plan to inventory to employment management to succession planning. GKG is there for you.
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Professional Service Organizations
Whether your organization is a medical practice, law firm, computer services or architectural/engineering firm—professional service firms face a unique struggle to find the opportunity to evaluate and solve problems that exist within their organizations due to time constraints and rapidly-changing market conditions. From mitigating insurance exposure to instituting effective cash flow management, we understand it’s difficult to focus on the big picture and create a thriving business, while providing exceptional and responsive client service. 

GKG helps by implementing structured operating procedures and internal controls, to track the details that build a profitable business. Also in addition to traditional tax and accounting services, we provide assistance in setting up new businesses, obtaining financing, installation of computer systems, and business and financial planning.

At GKG, we are professionals serving professionals and we know that those who offer professional services to their clients experience issues much different from those selling products.

GKG is well-positioned to help you succeed now and in the future.
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Real Estate
The real estate environment differs in many respects from other types of businesses. Your exposure to risk varies with each deal structure and contract, which is why the GKG Real Estate Service team takes a proactive approach, identifying problems before they happen.

Beyond traditional accounting services the GKG team is equipped to provide clients with comprehensive consulting and management support service. Our experience not only allows us to give you timely financial information, but added insight into the unique tax issues facing your real estate operation. GKG is well-positioned to help you anticipate and succeed, regardless of uncertain economic conditions.
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Not-for-Profit
GKG’s Not-for-Profit Industry Practice recognizes the important role these organizations fulfill in society, as well as the challenges they face in today's economic and regulatory environment. GKG spends considerable time staying abreast of key issues that gives us the expertise to address the specific needs of the not-for-profit sector.

Since each organization is unique, it is important to address issues on an individual basis, taking into consideration an organization's mission, corporate structure, financial stewardship and public reporting. Our services include audited financial statements, preparation of information returns, tax compliance, development of cost allocations, employee benefit plans and consulting on accounting systems and processes.

Our Not-for-Profit Industry Practice will provide your organization with the necessary business intelligence and financial advice that will allow you to focus on fulfilling your mission and meeting financial objectives.
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