The construction industry is complex and requires a CPA with specialized knowledge. Sarah Shaw is a leading expert in the commercial construction industry with contractor clients located all over Oregon. She monitors national and local industry trends, helping companies stay ahead of the unknown. Her approach is collaborative, frequently involving the entire team—owners, accounting personnel and staff, estimators, the company’s banker for line of credit purposes, and the surety. All to provide the best result.
Sarah understands that success in the construction industry requires a holistic approach. Her comprehensive range of services is designed to address every aspect of your business, from financial management to strategic planning, helping you achieve sustainable growth and navigate the unique challenges of this specialized industry. With her expertise and personalized approach, she is committed to being your trusted advisor in enhancing profitability, streamlining operations, and driving long-term success in the construction industry.
Industry knowledge matters, and like a contractor’s trade—roofing, electrical or excavation—CPAs also have specialties. Partnering with a construction CPA who understands the industry results in higher quality information with the appropriate disclosures and schedules that your surety or banker looks for when evaluating bonding and lines of credit. That means faster decisions and higher levels of bonding and credit.
The benefits don’t stop there. A construction CPA understands cost allocations and estimating, and the cyclical nature of the business. That way they can partner with you to understand profit fade trends, manage cash flow, benchmark against competitors, and minimize taxes.
"I feel so lucky to have found Sarah when I started my construction business 5 years ago. She is knowledgeable, professional and easy to work with. Sarah takes the time to fully understand my business and is able to provide me with the information I need to make confident financial decisions year-round. In an ever-changing business environment, Sarah brings clarity and solutions that make the tax process easy and stress-free. I consider her a vital part of my business team."
“Precise, professional, thorough. If you require excellence in accounting; Sarah Shaw CPA is the only qualified Certified Public Accountant that you will need. She has your back!”
"We have been in the construction business for sixteen years. In that time we have worked with four CPA’s. Sarah is the first CPA who has treated our relationship as a partnership, and quickly has become a trusted partner. She is knowledgeable, witty, and quick to respond. We enjoy our visits as she always goes the extra mile, and has helpful hints to support us. We often find ourselves saying “Let’s ask Sarah”. Not only does Sarah know accounting and ever changing IRS landscape, she also understands the construction industry and the unique opportunities and challenges we face. She is quick to offer counsel on how other builders navigate any number of challenges. Sarah has a smile on her face when you meet her in person and it shows when she is on the phone or communicating with e-mail."