Ryan Kilpatrick

1 month ago | gbq.com | Ryan Kilpatrick |Abbey Kanellakis

So Many Accounting Method Choices. But Which Is the Right Choice? As we teased in our article, Strategic Tax Planning Tips For Construction Industry Professionals, which appeared in the January edition of our Construction Industry Advisor newsletter, construction companies are unique in that they can choose from different accounting methods for income tax purposes.

1 month ago | gbq.com | Abbey Kanellakis |Ryan Kilpatrick |Chris Mast

Celebrating Women In ConstructionHelena Anderson turned her passion for employee development, process innovation, and strategy into a winning formula for Anderson Aluminum, a GBQ client, despite the challenges of being a woman in the male-dominated construction industry. Paired with her husband Brad’s sales expertise, her leadership has helped propel the company into a trusted, award-winning contractor for major regional projects.

Jan 23, 2025 | gbq.com | Ryan Kilpatrick

Ryan Kilpatrick, CPA, recently earned the Certified Construction Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation, which awards him recognition among the most highly qualified financial professionals serving the construction industry. Kilpatrick, a director of tax and business advisory services at GBQ Partners, an award-winning Top 100 tax, consulting, and business consulting firm, serves clients from GBQ’s Cincinnati office.

Jan 23, 2025 | gbq.com | Ryan Kilpatrick |Abbey Kanellakis

Andrew Fastow Advises Construction Industry Update Event Attendees On How To Navigate ‘The Gray Zone?’Have you ever taken advantage of a loophole for personal or professional gain? I mean, exploiting a loophole technically isn’t the same as breaking a rule. Therefore, it must be ok, right? Not necessarily. Just ask Andrew Fastow, former chief financial officer of Enron Corporation.

Nov 21, 2024 | gbq.com | Ryan Kilpatrick

Your Business Profitability Metrics Matter – A LotThe pretax (accounting) profit that’s reported on your company’s income statement is an important metric. Lenders, investors and other stakeholders rely on pretax profits to evaluate a company’s financial performance. However, business owners also need to keep their eyes on taxable income to optimize tax outcomes and manage cash flow effectively. Read on for an overview of how these profitability metrics differ.