Construction Executive is considered a leading source for news, market developments, and business issues impacting the construction industry. In the July/August 2025 edition, the magazine released its annual list recognizing the Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms nationally, ranking Brown Edwards #34. In addition to the overall ranking, Brown Edwards continues to maintain its strong showing for the total number of CCIFPs, with eleven team members carrying this distinction.To compile the ranking, Construction Executive reached out to hundreds of U.S.-based accounting firms with a dedicated construction practice to learn how they guide their clients amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Rankings were determined by specific key criteria including construction revenue, number of construction-focused CPAs, percent of firm revenue from construction practice, years in construction practice, and number of AEC clients and states served.
"Being recognized as a Top 50 Construction Accounting Firm for the seventh consecutive year reflects our team's deep commitment to the construction industry. Our real-world experience and specialized knowledge through our eleven CCIFPs distinguishes us as true experts who can be involved in every aspect of our clients' financial and operations management. We're proud to serve as trusted business advisors helping construction companies navigate today's complex challenges."
Billy Robinson, CPA, CCIFP, ABV
Partner & Construction Practice Leader
The Brown Edwards construction practice is dedicated to serving the construction industry. With eleven Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (CCIFPs) on staff, we rank among the top ten firms in the country for CCIFP professionals, demonstrating our commitment to specialized expertise in this complex industry.
Who We Serve:
Our team of professionals helps clients navigate the complex revenue recognition rules and job cost accounting methods unique to the construction industry. What sets us apart is our real-world experience and robust knowledge base that prepares us to be involved in every aspect of financial and operations management. Our professionals have undergone specialized training that meets nationally accredited standards and continue year-round education on the latest standards and changes affecting the construction industry.
Many of our team members are actively involved in industry associations including VTCA, Contractors Association of WV, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Homebuilders Association, AICPA, National Association of Women in Construction, and Association of General Contractors (AGC) of Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Our firm specializes in assurance, tax planning, tax compliance, bidding and estimating, rate setting, litigation support, mergers and acquisitions, WIP management, and advising on other significant industry matters that impact construction companies' success.
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