New IRC 448 Accounting Method Rules for Small Businesses

Andrew R. Kosoy, CPA

Cherry Bekaert

• Senior manager on the credits & accounting methods team within Cherry Bekaert’s specialty tax group
• Has provided federal income tax planning, business advisory, and consulting services throughout the southeast for more than 11 years; the companies he has served span various industries, including manufacturing, retail, hospitality and travel, logistics, medical and pharmaceuticals, law services, banking, sports and entertainment, real estate and construction, textiles, automotive, and consumer products
• Leveraging his diverse background and experience, he provides value to clients in a variety of areas including data analysis, managing relationships, leading project teams, and targeting and developing new business opportunities
• One of the firm leaders with regard to the new Section 199A pass-through deduction and has significant experience with tax consulting projects and studies related to the research and development tax credit, tax accounting methods, revenue and expense recognition, fixed assets and depreciation, and the meals and entertainment deduction
• Successfully worked with the IRS relating to the examination of these credits and deductions and the filing of tax accounting method changes
• Prior to joining Cherry Bekaert, he spent nearly 10 years with Big Four accounting firms based out of Atlanta and South Florida, as well as a stint with a top 20 national firm
• Specialties/areas of expertise include Federal and State Research and Development Tax Credits; Revenue and Expense Recognition; Section 199A Pass-Through Deduction; Tax Accounting Methods and Fixed Assets and Depreciation
• Professional Involvement includes American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA)