Communications
From Anchorage to American Samoa
We have vast experience to better serve the telecommunications industry helping clients stay up-to-date in relevant accounting and regulatory changes.
Our expertise 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 the work the firm has performed over the past 30 years and the credibility we have gained with our clients. We stand behind our work whether we are helping you to develop strategies or improve internal processes and are ready and able to assist you in front of the Public Utility Commissions or other regulatory agencies.
Client Story
Shared Services Company Benefits Oregon Telcos
Changes in telecom industry regulation have prompted rural telcos to seek creative ways to trim cost structures while keeping pace with market demands. An enterprising collective in Oregon has risen to the challenge, and their journey is an inspiration for those who might follow in their footsteps.
Communications News and Insights
Trends in financial services
The companies for which we provide assurance services include both privately held entities and cooperatives that have 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 what the impact of the current Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the FCC on your organization? We can assist you in understanding these issues and what others are doing to position themselves for the changes that are coming.
Cash flow
Always a challenge to established companies, cash flow is of critical importance to entities that are dramatically expanding their operations. We assist clients in creating 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 actually work. We strive to assist you in developing internal controls that are adequate for your company as it grows.
Communications expertise
- 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
Meet Our Professionals
Scott leads our communications and utilities niches at Aldrich. He 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. He is an Oregon Board of Accountancy Peer Review…
Scott's EXPERTISE
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Accounting and assurance services
- Certified Public Accountant
- Strategic planning, financial analysis and systems assessments
