Business

Construction Accounting Methods for Financial Reporting and Income Tax Reporting
Here are several scenarios highlighting the accounting treatments available to construction contractors that may differentiate their financial reporting from their income tax reporting.
By Barry A. Fischman and Joseph Natarelli
July 17, 2019
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by Barry A. Fischman
Barry A. Fischman is a tax and business services partner in the New Haven, Conn., office of Marcum LLP and a member of the firm’s national construction services practice. For more information, email barry.fischman@marcumllp.com.
by Joseph Natarelli
Joseph Natarelli
is National Leader, Construction Industry Group and Office Managing Partner, New Haven for Marcum LLP. For more information, email joseph.natarelli@marcumllp.com.
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