CPA and Advisory Services for Manufacturing and Distribution: From the Shop Floor to the Bottom Line

Partner with Aprio’s experienced manufacturing and distribution CPAs to improve your financial operations, streamline compliance, and achieve sustainable growth. Learn how we tailor our solutions to meet the pressing needs of your industry.

Overview

Manufacturing and Distribution CPA and Advisory Services

In an industry that is flooded with sudden and recurring challenges, manufacturers need specialized accounting, advisory, and tax services designed to help them succeed. For more than 30 years, Aprio has helped manufacturers achieve their long-term goals, stay compliant, and drive growth by guiding them through the endlessly competitive market. Our manufacturing and distribution CPAs and business advisors offer manufacturers tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive value back into their business.

Who We Serve

Manufacturing & Distribution Accounting Services for the Industry's Leading Sectors

We partner with manufacturers across diverse sectors, providing customized tax solutions to address pressing challenges. Our experience spans, but is not limited, to the following industries:

Industrial

We partner with manufacturers producing machinery, tool and equipment essential for construction, agriculture, and various heavy industries.

Automotive

We serve manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive sector, including vehicles, components and innovations in electric and hybrid technologies.

Fabricated Metal

We support producers of fabricated metal components and products used in construction, aerospace, industrial equipment and consumer goods.

Chemicals

We work with chemical manufacturers creating essential products, raw materials, plastics and specialty chemicals for industrial and consumer applications.

eCommerce Distributors

Streamline operations and improve inventory, logistics and delivery management to drive customer satisfaction with Aprio 3PL Advisory and Distribution Accounting Services.

Textiles

We assist textile manufacturers producing fabrics, yarns and finished goods for industries, such as fashion, home furnishings and industrial applications.

Flooring

Aprio partners with flooring manufacturers specializing in hardwood, laminate, carpet and tile, serving residential, commercial and industrial markets.

Industrial

We partner with manufacturers producing machinery, tool and equipment essential for construction, agriculture, and various heavy industries.

Automotive

We serve manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive sector, including vehicles, components and innovations in electric and hybrid technologies.

Chemicals

We work with chemical manufacturers creating essential products, raw materials, plastics and specialty chemicals for industrial and consumer applications.

Fabricated Metal

We support producers of fabricated metal components and products used in construction, aerospace, industrial equipment and consumer goods.

eCommerce Distributors

Streamline operations and improve inventory, logistics and delivery management to drive customer satisfaction with Aprio 3PL Advisory and Distribution Accounting Services.

Textiles

We assist textile manufacturers producing fabrics, yarns and finished goods for industries, such as fashion, home furnishings and industrial applications.

Flooring

Aprio partners with flooring manufacturers specializing in hardwood, laminate, carpet and tile, serving residential, commercial and industrial markets.

How We Help

The Future of Manufacturing Accounting Services and Advisory

Manufacturers are no strangers to the constant pressure of achieving best practices — increase productivity while reducing costs. At Aprio, our team of industry specialists move beyond traditional manufacturing financial consulting and manufacturing tax services. We provide a comprehensive suite of strategic services that empower growth across the business lifecycle, from operational excellence and supply chain improvements to enterprise resource planning solutions and back-office automation.

Reduce financial reporting stress
Tailored manufacturing financial reporting, planning, and analysis to satisfy stakeholders, increase cash flow, and make business decisions.
Streamline tax preparation and planning
Unlock significant savings, identify opportunities to fund innovation, and lessen costly penalties with effective manufacturing tax services.
Improve business operations and supply chain accounting
Gain clarity and quantifiable improvements with data-informed results that increase productivity and throughputs and reduce costs.
Drive back-office efficiency and enterprise value
Leverage automation to accelerate workflows and free employees from repetitive tasks that do not add value back into the business.
Gain speed and visibility to drive revenue
Achieve synergy throughout operations and increase productivity with end-to-end solutions that span people, process, and technology.
Safeguard international investments
Reduce customs and tariffs burden and comply with requirements enforced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Reduce financial reporting stress
Streamline tax preparation and planning
Improve business operations and supply chain accounting
Drive back-office efficiency and enterprise value
Gain speed and visibility to drive revenue
Safeguard international investments

Why Aprio

Manufacturing CPA and Advisory Firm Forging Stronger, Smarter Operations

As a top Manufacturing CPA firm, Aprio’s manufacturing and distribution accountants and business advisors help clients drive profitable growth by embracing innovation, advanced technology, and continuous improvement. Whether you are starting up, expanding your plant operations, or planning your succession, Aprio will serve as your single-source growth provider to help forge your future.

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Years of industry experience serving manufacturers.

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Manufacturing and distribution clients across the globe

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Dedicated manufacturing
and distribution team
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Next Generation Manufacturing

Aprio founded the Manufacturing Business Forum

Leadership

Meet Aprio's Manufacturing Business Advisory Team

Our leadership team combines deep industry knowledge and innovative thinking to guide manufacturers toward streamlined operations, financial strength and sustainable growth.

Adam Beckerman, CPA, CGMA

Manufacturing & Distribution Leader, Partner | Assurance Services, Audit Aprio, LLP Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Kevin Claxon

Managing Director | Manufacturing Advisory Services Aprio, LLP Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Michael Lange, CPA

Partner, Assurance Services | Audit, Manufacturing & Distribution Aprio, LLP Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Eric Neas, CPA

Partner, Assurance Services | Audit, Manufacturing & Distribution Services Aprio, LLP Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Ryan Myers, CPA, CPE, CGMA

Nashville Office Leader, Partner | Audit, Assurance Services, Manufacturing & Distribution Services Aprio, LLP Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Kerry Defler, CPA

Tax Partner | Manufacturing, International, and Technology Tax Team Leader Aprio, LLP Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Jason Drucker, CPA

Tax Partner | Manufacturing and Distribution Aprio, LLP Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Drew Benenson, CPA

Tax PartnerAprio Advisory Group, LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

* Assurance, attest, and audit services provided by Aprio, LLP.

“Aprio" is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries), provide professional services. LLP and Advisory (and its subsidiaries) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Advisory and its subsidiaries provide tax and business consulting services. Advisory and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

Investment advisory services are offered through Aprio Wealth Management, LLC, an independent Securities and Exchange Commission Registered Investment Advisor. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any securities, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Investments involve risk and are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed here.

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