Technical Accounting Consulting (TAC) Services

Aprio’s Technical Accounting Consulting Services provide the technical subject matter knowledge your organization needs to overcome accounting and reporting challenges.

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Overview

Achieve Strategic Goals and Support Your Organization’s Business Objectives with Aprio

In today’s complicated financial environment, many companies struggle to navigate the maze of shifting accounting standards and changing reporting requirements. When added to the other burdens that business owners face, taying up–to–date on the latest regulatory changes can feel like a never-ending challenge.

Aprio’s Technical Accounting Consulting (TAC) services can take that stress off your plate. Serving as an extension of the office of the CFO, our specialized technical consultants help financial executives successfully tackle operational and financial changes that arise from the capital market, private equity, and other transformational events.

With Aprio, you’ll gain access to the contract accounting resources, subject matter experience, and objective guidance that your organization needs to maintain a healthy financial status. Our technical accounting team will keep you up–to–date with the latest reporting requirements, identify and mitigate risk, help draft policies, satisfy debt covenants and public company regulatory requirements, and improve organizational efficiency through automated finance and accounting functions. 

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Who We Serve

Helping Our Clients Adapt and Improve Their Finance Functions

CFOs, controllers, and accounting managers count on Aprio’s Technical Accounting Consulting (TAC) Services and our experienced teams for the results they need.

Fintech

Fintech companies have specific challenges surrounding revenue recognition, particularly in the determination of gross vs. net revenue recognition. Having an advisor with experience in the complex payment processing transaction cycle is key.

Biopharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceutical companies raise and deploy significant capital on the quest to identify a molecule that will gain FDA approval. Typical industry organization structures necessitate the need for multiple complex Variable Interest Entity analysis.

SaaS

Software-as-a-Service companies face distinct challenges in revenue recognition and accounting for commissions.

High Technology Manufacturing

We help high technology manufacturing companies tackle transaction financing, inventory, and revenue recognition by transitioning them from private funding to capital markets.

Esports

Esports organizations and professional teams face significant accounting challenges due to complex revenue streams, international tax regulations, franchise acquisition and evolving industry standards.

How We Help

Gain Confidence with Aprio’s Suite of TAC Services

Aprio’s trusted guidance can help your organization reduce its risk of audit* failure, attain efficiency and effectiveness in complex accounting implementations, and avoid any material misstatements that could raise red flags.

Managed lease services
Streamline your adoption of the new ASC 842 standards with Aprio’s comprehensive lease accounting solutions. We provide cash flow insights, disclosure inputs, and fully auditable supporting schedules, as well as help organizations of all sizes maintain compliance post-implementation.
Credibility with auditors & stakeholders
Aprio’s involvement brings third-party assurance that technical positions are well-supported, reducing friction during external audits and instilling confidence in investors, lenders, and boards.
Purchase accounting & price allocation
Get technical accounting assistance for a wide array of transactions, including asset acquisitions, reverse mergers, de-SPAC, carve-outs, and business combinations. Professional accounting memos and opening balance sheet workbooks improve accounting and audit efficiency.
Technical accounting research
Aprio has experienced technical accounting resources and the research tools you need to assemble accurate and technically sound position papers for auditors or regulatory agencies.
Revenue recognition
Whether you’re starting from scratch or have started to evaluate the effects of the new rules, Aprio’s team of ASC 606 specialists will help you navigate every phase of adoption.
Complex transactions experience
Companies often need technical accounting support for:
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Lease accounting (ASC 842)
  • Complex debt and equity arrangements
  • Variable interest entities
  • Share based compensation
  • IPO readiness or going public via SPAC
  • Audit prep or material weakness remediation
  • Financial restatements or first-time audits
  • Carve-outs, spin-offs, or restructuring
Aprio steps in with project-based or ongoing support to help ensure accurate, audit-ready financials.
Audit support
Reduce cost, increase accuracy, and simplify compliance. Our team can prepare the financial statements and disclosures needed for US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC reporting.
Bandwidth & capability expansion
Growing companies or lean finance teams often lack the in-house capacity to handle complex accounting standards. Aprio acts as an extension of the internal team, bringing senior-level insight and hands-on execution.
GAAP compliance & advisory
Aprio helps ensure that financial statements align with U.S. GAAP or IFRS and provides practical advice to reduce future risk. This is especially valuable for private equity-backed companies or businesses preparing for a transaction.
Outsourced reporting
If your company has recently become publicly-traded and doesn't yet have an internal SEC reporting department, Aprio can help you report quarterly (10-Q), annually (10-K), and follow on registrations (S-1 and S-3).
Managed lease services
Credibility with auditors & stakeholders
Purchase accounting & price allocation
Technical accounting research
Revenue recognition
Complex transactions experience
Audit support
Bandwidth & capability expansion
GAAP compliance & advisory
Outsourced reporting
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Why Aprio

Technical Accounting Experience You Can Rely On

Aprio has the time-tested experience to help your business successfully execute and implement strategic transformations.

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Of our clients reengage Aprio for additional projects

Years of experience in Technical Accounting Advisory

Leadership

Your Dedicated Technical Accounting Leaders

Serving as an extension of the office of the CFO, our specialized technical consultants help financial executives successfully tackle operational and financial changes that arise from capital market, private equity, and other transformational events.

Jeff Duncan

Jeffrey Duncan

By Aprio Publisher | February 24, 2022

Partner | Technical Accounting Consulting Services Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Lisa Thomas

Lisa Thomas

By Aprio Publisher | February 24, 2022

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting Consulting Services Managed Lease Services LeaderAprio Advisory Group, LLC

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Client Results

"Partnering with the Aprio  Technical Accounting Consulting Services team was instrumental in our successful business combination with ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Company. As a private company preparing for a complex de-SPAC transaction, we faced a range of technical accounting and SEC reporting challenges. The team delivered high-quality technical accounting memos addressing intricate debt and equity transactions, and expertly prepared our financial statements for both the S-4 registration statement and subsequent 10-Q filings.

Beyond the deliverables, their proactive approach to improving our period-end close process and their seamless coordination with our external auditors significantly enhanced our readiness and confidence throughout the transaction. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and deep expertise made them a trusted advisor during a pivotal time for CID Holdco, Inc."

— Charlie Maddox, CFO, CID Holdco, Inc.

Aprio’s Technical Accounting Consulting services played a pivotal role in guiding us through a recent, highly complex transaction. The deal involved an elaborate structure with multiple sources and uses of funds, and Aprio’s team integrated seamlessly as an extension of our team. Their deep expertise in business combination accounting, coupled with their strong technical acumen, enabled us to navigate the challenges with confidence—despite a compressed timeline.

From the outset, Aprio demonstrated a thorough understanding of the accounting implications and provided consistent, invaluable support throughout the process. Their collaborative approach and high level of professionalism made them an indispensable partner. When similar needs arise in the future, I will confidently turn to the Aprio team again.

— Phil McWard, CFO, PB Materials

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