Fuel and energy companies face a variety of distinct challenges as the economic environment continues to change daily. For fuel companies the pressures of: fluctuating fuel costs, a shrinking marketplace due to consolidation, natural gas conversion, the introduction of biofuels into your product line, renewable energy such as solar and wind as well as the normal day to day problems that arise in a service business requires innovative thinking to succeed. Energy companies are sprouting up daily and as they grow, need assistance with business plans, budgets, and setting-up operations. The Fuel and Energy Group at Cowan, Gunteski & Co. understands these issues and can assist your company to make sound business decisions, inject life back into your company, and help you establish goals with our wealth of industry knowledge. The financial growth of your company begins with the right relationship based on trust. Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A. is dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals. Specializing in serving the needs of the fuel and energy industry, we provide a wide range of accounting, tax and profitability consulting services in the following areas:
- Audit, Review and Compilation
- Bank Negotiations
- Cost Savings Studies
- Cost Segregation Studies
- Estate and Succession Planning
- Executive Compensation Plans
- Financial Forecasts and Projections
- Fiscal Operations Consulting
- Forensic Accounting
- Gallon Analysis
- Gross Profit Analysis
- Key Indicator Analysis
- Information Technology
- Internal Fraud Prevention and Detection
- Management Consulting: Benchmarks, Operational Reviews, Strategic Planning
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Profitability Analysis
- Retirement Plans: Administration, Filings and Planning
- Tax Planning and Preparation
- Sales and Use Tax Representation
- SEC and Other Regulatory Filings
- Wealth Management
The Importance of Analyzing Your Key Financial Indicators
Companies use financial ratios to measure their profitability, liquidity and solvency. But, it takes more than standard ratios to assess your strengths and weaknesses. Key financial ratios must be analyzed and tracked over time. This will allow you to make observations and decisions on a time table (i.e. daily, monthly, semi-annually) that works for your business. Cowan, Gunteski & Co. has developed key indicators to help in the daily planning, operations and analysis of your business. We would be happy to help you gain an in depth understanding of these ratios and what they mean to your business. In addition, we can develop and tailor these key indicators to focus on your business needs and goals. Click here for for an example of the key indicators our clients' use to successfully manage and grow their businesses. E-mail us for a working copy of the Excel spreadsheet.
Cowan, Gunteski & Co. delivers consistent exceptional service, value beyond accounting and innovative solutions focused on your financial growth. Through our affiliation with CPAmerica International, Inc. we can leverage the resources and accumulated expertise of CPAmerica's National Fuel and Energy Industry Team. When you engage Cowan, Gunteski & Co. you take advantage of an entire network of specialists in the fuel and energy industry. Our network provides expanded knowledge to monitor and evaluate current industry trends; identify and recommend new strategies and programs; and provide powerful solutions to fuel the profitability of your company.
Contacts:
Don Cowan, CPA, PFS CFP®
Shareholder/Managing Director
dcowan@cowangunteski.com
Ed O'Connell, CPA, CFF, CFE
Director
eoconnell@cowangunteski.com
Sarah Krom, CPA
Supervisor
skrom@cowangunteski.com
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