In Person: Construction Contractors: Critical Accounting, Auditing, and Tax Issues | Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants

Monday, May 19, 2025 @ 8:30am – 4:30pm

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Description

Accounting and financial reporting for construction contractors may be the most difficult area to be in compliance with the various standards. Construction engagements are, in many instances, more "dangerous" than most lines of business due to the many users of the financial statements. In this course, we will discuss why construction accounting and financial reporting are so complex and discuss the relationship between the contractor and the surety, both from an underwriting and claims perspective. We will also explore what the surety looks for in order to maximize potential bond credit, and we will discuss key areas of tax compliance concentrating on those areas which make construction unique, including the impact of recent tax legislation.

Credits

Category	Amount
Accounting&Auditing	6.00
Taxation	2.00

Would you prefer to receive printed materials in addition to electronic materials?

Yes

Links to the e-materials will be listed with your course registration in your account on the MSCPA website seven calendar days before the course. You will receive an e-mail when the materials are available.

If you request printed materials, they will be available for pick up at the registration desk on the date of the class. The option to request printed materials is only available up to 5 business days prior to the course date. Walk-in registrants and those registering between 1 and 5 days before the course will be sent an electronic link to the e-materials by default. “Extra” printed course materials will not be available on site. Printed materials are not available for conferences.

Leaders

Andrew C. Copeland

Andrew C. Copeland is the managing member of Ironwood Capital, LLC, an investment group that owns, manages and/or controls a number of different businesses in different industries including residential and commercial land developments. As a member of Ironwood Capital, Andrew performs consulting services for construction clients located in the Southeast.

Prior to forming Ironwood Capital, Andrew served as a senior manager of Construction Services of Horne, LLP. There he provided professional services to many different types and sized contractors including audit, review, taxation and job consulting. He served in several positions for the ASA, AGC and Mississippi Roadbuilders Association.

Andrew earned his Bachelor in Public Accountancy from Mississippi State University and later his Masters in Taxation from Mississippi State. He is a member of the AICPA and the Mississippi Society of CPAs. Andrew is the author of Construction Auditing Accounting and Taxation, Construction Accounting Advanced Issues, and Taxation of Construction Contractors all continuing education courses published by the AICPA. Andrew has taught continuing education courses in the construction industry for 30 different state societies through the AICPA. He was honored with the Outstanding CPE Instructor in 2005 by the AICPA. Andrew was also honored in 2003 as one of the "Top 40 Under 40" by the Mississippi Business Journal.

Andrew and his wife, Margaret, have two children.