An open dialogue between a surety, contractor, and certified public accountant is crucial to guide emerging contractors finding themselves in new territory when entering the surety market, says David V. Jean, a CPA and a principal of Albin, Randall & Bennett .
“It's pivotal for emerging contractors going to the next level to have strong financial-management practices in place,” says Jean, who serves on NASBP's CPA Advisory Council , a NASBP resource team of CPAs with expertise in areas including financial issues concerning contract and commercial surety.
The importance of an open dialogue comes with the need for continuous involvement by the CPA in ...