Telecommunications and Broadband | Audit and Tax Consultants

Comprehensive broadband and telecom consulting for
New England

BerryDunn’s broadband and telecom experts provide audit, tax, and consulting services to telecommunication providers throughout New England and beyond. We serve a broad range of competitive local exchange carriers, independent telephone companies, cooperatives, internet service providers, and wireless and cable television companies.

Accounting and consulting services

Our practical understanding and analysis of the specifics of each client organization allow us to make clear, actionable recommendations that guide financial decision-making.

Audit

Insights and guidance to protect your organization from risk.

Tax

Tax solutions to help you maximize opportunities.

Consulting

Improve efficiencies, minimize risk, and get ready for an acquisition.

Audit

Our team’s understanding of regulatory reporting requirements helps clients comply with GAAP financial statement reporting and develop clear, supportable documentation designed to withstand auditor scrutiny.

Financial statement audits

We develop meaningful insights to clarify your business results, enhance communications with shareholders and bankers, and enable you to make better decisions.

Broadband grant accounting

We help you stay compliant with the complexities of Uniform Guidance and other compliance reporting when accounting for NTIA, BEAD, USDA, RUS, and other grant funding opportunities.

Uniform Guidance audit reporting

Our team has a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in the extra layer of audit that Uniform Guidance requires.

Governmental accounting

We work with your team to address complex accounting issues that affect your utility, including GASB 62 where applicable.

Lease accounting

We help you identify and recognize leases for financial reporting and stay compliant with ASC 842 and GASB 87 Leases.

Tax

BerryDunn brings a deeply experienced, multidisciplinary team and extensive resources to our telecommunications, broadband, and utility clients. We work closely to develop comprehensive, coordinated strategies to help ensure tax compliance, limit exposure, and optimize performance.

Tax planning

Our experienced advisors partner with you to minimize your tax burden from grant awards and maximize opportunities.

State and local tax

BerryDunn’s tax advisors can help you gain control of the shifting landscape of state and local tax rules during any stage of your company’s life cycle.

Transaction taxes

We help you navigate the taxes and fees that apply to telecommunications and broadband providers that vary by jurisdiction.

Accounting for income taxes

Our tax experts help you manage risk and stay compliant with accounting for income taxes under US GAAP, including ASC 740.

Nonprofit tax

We understand and embrace the unique challenges faced by nonprofits and help you develop comprehensive, coordinated, and compliant tax strategies.

Consulting

Our telecom industry experts can help you with a wide range of issues, whether you’re considering a sale, trying to minimize cybersecurity risk, or facing staffing issues.

Broadband grant accounting

We can help you prepare for a successful audit regarding any grant funding received.

IT security

Our experts provide the knowledge and experience to prepare for cyber-attacks, recognize signs of a breach, and mitigate and repair damage.

Business valuation

We can help you establish the value for the purchase or sale of your business or for gifting or estate planning purposes.

Outsourced accounting

We offer the expertise of a fully staffed accounting department for short-term assignments or long-term engagements―so you can focus on your business.

Benefits of partnering with BerryDunn

Our team brings a deep understanding of the broadband and telecom industry. We support clients with expertise in a variety of areas.

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Rural Utilities Service (RUS)

US Department of Treasury

US Department of Commerce

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)

What to expect at BerryDunn

BerryDunn is a nationally recognized firm providing assurance, tax, and consulting services. Our multidisciplinary team has deep expertise in telecommunications-specific accounting, assurance, and business issues. Working in close collaboration with your team, we’ll apply our industry knowledge and thorough analytical skills to help you manage your growth, mitigate risks, and make informed financial decisions that help ensure a strong, sustainable future.

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"Our organization transitioned to BerryDunn for our audit last fiscal year. The entire audit team made the process as seamless as possible for us, which was particularly impressive given that we had just converted to a new ERP system. Their team was incredibly responsive to our needs and remained dedicated to performing a thorough and accurate audit throughout the engagement."

Laurie Griffin Polland

Maine Connectivity Authority

Director of Finance and Accounting

"The BerryDunn team made our transition to new auditors smooth and seamless. All deadlines—internal and external—were met without any stress or time-consuming processes. We enjoy working with them."

Barbara Direnzo

Armstrong Telephone Companies

Director of Finance and Accounting

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