Communications
From Anchorage to American Samoa
We have vast experience to better serve the telecommunications industry, helping clients stay up-to-date with relevant accounting and regulatory changes.
Our knowledge goes beyond audits and the preparation of income tax returns.
We work closely with our clients and with those in the industry, constantly bringing ideas and evaluating opportunities that arise. When appropriate, we will share the best practices and good ideas that we have seen or heard of while working with our large telecommunication client base. This may include accounting procedures, tax strategies, investment opportunities, bringing people and companies together, and staffing needs.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our work over the past 30 years and the credibility we have with our clients. We stand behind our work, whether we are helping you develop strategies, improve internal processes, or assist you in front of the Public Utility Commissions or other regulatory agencies.
Our communications knowledge
- Corporate and cooperative tax filings and audits
- Operational review and internal control assessments
- Strategic planning sessions with boards and management
- Assistance with regulatory filings and compliance
- Merger and acquisition assistance
- Capital credit strategies for cooperatives
- Coordination of USAC audit process
- Private letter rulings
- Cost allocation studies
Keeping pace with trends in financial services
We provide assurance services for both privately held entities and cooperatives with operations in affiliates. Their services include long distance, cellular, cable television, internet, security and alarm systems, CLEC, PCS, and IPTV.
While providing audit and tax services to our clients, we stress the importance of looking beyond “audit and tax” for ways to add value.
Based on our industry knowledge, there are several current topics facing our clients today that are critical to their success. Some examples include:
Revenue streams
How reliant is your company on support mechanisms and other revenue sources that are under attack? Do you know the impact of the FCC’s current Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on your organization? We can help you understand these issues and share what others are doing to position themselves for these changes.
Cash flow
Always a challenge to established companies, cash flow is of critical importance to entities that are expanding their operations. We help clients create cash budgeting models to effectively manage this challenge.
Internal controls
As part of the audit process, we obtain details of various systems, how they are designed, and how they work. We will help you develop internal controls that work well for your growing company.
Connect with an Advisor
Partner
Scott Daniels, CPA
Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Scott Daniels oversees the assurance services to our clients and consults with them on a variety of regulatory matters. He also acts as a business advisor to these organizations providing guidance on strategic planning, financial analysis, and system assessments. Scott graduated with his Bachelor of Science in accounting from Oregon State University.
Scott's Specialization
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Accounting and assurance services
- Certified Public Accountant
- Strategic planning, financial analysis and systems assessments
Partner
Amy Fenerty, CPA
Aldrich CPAs + Advisors
Amy joined Aldrich in 2000 and is dedicated to serving utility organizations. She has experience with clients of all sizes and performs all aspects of the audit for her communications and utilities clients. Amy provides financial and accounting services, cash flow and internal control reviews, as well as regulatory assistance and consulting. She graduated from… Read more Amy Fenerty, CPA
Amy's Specialization
- Communications
- Utilities
- Internal control reviews
- Certified Public Accountant
- Regulatory assistance and consulting
Senior Manager
Kristin Gulick, CPA
Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Kristin Gulick joined Aldrich in 2011 to focus on the telecommunications and utilities industries. As a manager with over six years of experience, Kristin focuses on audit services and corporate taxation for telephone and utilities companies as well as audits of employee benefit plans. She is a CPA and member of the Oregon Society of… Read more Kristin Gulick, CPA
Kristin's Specialization
- Certified Public Accountant
- Employee benefit plan audits
- Audit and corporate tax
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
Partner, Communications and Utilities
Ryan Johnson, CPA
Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Ryan Johnson is a specialist on the taxation of communications and power companies. He specializes in business and individual taxation and has significant experience consulting on the structure of entities and transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. Ryan is passionate about keeping his telecommunications and utility clients informed about taxation matters relevant to their industries to… Read more Ryan Johnson, CPA
Ryan's Specialization
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Business sales and purchases
- Certified Public Accountant
- Cooperatives
Manager
Chris Provencher, CPA
Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Chris Provencher joined the firm in 2013 and provides audit and assurance services for clients in the telecommunications and utilities industries, in addition to performing employee benefit plan audits. Chris is responsible for leading all phases of the audit including planning and risk assessment, substantive testing and reporting. He has a degree in business administration… Read more Chris Provencher, CPA
Chris's Specialization
- Audit and assurance
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Employee benefits
- Certified Public Accountant
Manager
Janelle Hyter, CPA
Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Janelle Hyter joined the firm in 2009 focusing on the telecommunications industry. As a manager with nearly a decade of experience, Janelle focuses on tax preparation and review, tax planning, consulting, and tax compliance. Janelle graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in accounting.
Janelle's Specialization
- Telecommunications
- Utility co-op returns
- Multi-state returns
- Certified Public Accountant
Manager
Lindsay Godfrey
Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Lindsay Godfrey joined the firm in 2006 and has more than 12 years of experience providing both financial and accounting services and advising clients on best practices. Lindsay is dedicated to serving clients in the communications and utility sectors, as well as those in governmental and nonprofit entities. She handles all phases of a client’s… Read more Lindsay Godfrey
Lindsay's Specialization
- Utilities
- Communications
- Audit and assurance
- Regulatory assistance and consulting
Senior Manager
Amber Miller, CPA
Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Amber Miller has more than eight years experience as an accountant and a consultant in public utility rate and regulatory matters. Her experience includes analysis of financial information, preparation of revenue requirements, preparation of regulatory reports, preparation of financial statements, audits of utility companies and nonprofit organizations, preparation of tax forms and general consulting for… Read more Amber Miller, CPA
Amber's Specialization
- Certified Public Accountant
- Public Utility Rates & Regulations
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Tax Preparation
- Utility Audits
- Public Utility Consulting
Utility Consultant
Monica Grassi
Monica joined the firm in 2021 as a Utility Consultant. With an extensive background in working with Alaskan electric organizations, Monica has a breadth of experience. She’s familiar with the state and federal regulatory bodies and understands how to help businesses maintain compliance. Monica is also familiar with cooperative policies, billing procedures, and applicable Alaska… Read more Monica Grassi
Monica's Specialization
- Public utility regulatory matters
- Tariff operations
- Financial analysis
Director of Utility Consulting
Dion Nero
Dion Nero joined Aldrich CPAs + Advisors in 2022, serving as the Director of Utility Consulting. Nero brings nearly 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry to the role, including leading large-scale project management and building strategic partnerships with rural development programs. Dion earned his bachelor’s in Accounting from Oklahoma State University. He is… Read more Dion Nero
Dion's Specialization
- Telecommunications
- Project Management
- Cooperatives
- Privately-Owned Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers
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