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Ali Hansen | Oct. 8, 2026

ASC 606 Revenue Recognition for Engineering Firms: Practical Risks, Controls, and Common Pitfalls

Engineering firms often operate with long-duration contracts, evolving scopes, fixed-fee or time-and-material arrangements, reimbursable costs, subcontractor involvement, retainage provisions, and…

Becky Gibbs | Sep. 10, 2026

Construction Accounting That Reveals Problems Early: Job Costing, Change Orders, and WIP Reporting

Learn how contractors can use job costing, WIP reporting, change-order management and cost-to-complete estimates to protect profitability.

Becky Gibbs | Aug. 28, 2026

August 2026 Construction Economic Report: Industry Trends, Forecasts & Market Insights

Stay informed on the economic trends shaping the construction industry. Boyum Barenscheer’s August 2026 Construction Economic Report provides analysis of…

Stacy Shaw | Aug. 28, 2026

10 Cash Flow Mistakes That Keep Business Owners Up at Night

Many business owners focus on revenue and profitability, assuming that if sales are increasing, the business is financially healthy. Yet…

Leslie Callahan | Jul. 30, 2026

Leadership Field Note 06 – The Loneliness of Leadership and What to Do With It

Leadership can feel isolating. Every decision you make affects people, projects, and the future of the organization. You often carry…

Becky Gibbs | Jun. 18, 2026

Construction KPIs Every Contractor Should Track for Stronger Financial Performance

Construction KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are measurable metrics used to evaluate a company’s financial health, operational efficiency, project performance, and…

Leslie Callahan | May. 26, 2026

Leadership Field Note 04: When You’re Carrying Too Much – And It’s Starting to Show

There’s a point in many leadership roles where competence starts to quietly work against you. You’re capable. You’re trusted. You…

Melissa King | Apr. 29, 2026

Tariff Refunds: What Qualifies & Requesting Reimbursement

Importers are closely watching next steps following the Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources Inc vs Trump, which found certain…

Leslie Callahan | Apr. 28, 2026

Leadership Field Note 03: When Your Team Isn’t Performing and It’s Not About Motivation

When results slip, most leaders go to one of two places: “They’re not stepping up.” or “I need to push…

Ellen Alphonso | Apr. 2, 2026

Service Provider Fraud in Employee Benefit Plans: Risks, Examples & Prevention Tips

In this episode of Ask an EBP Auditor, we take a deep dive into service provider fraud in employee benefit…

Becky Gibbs | Mar. 30, 2026

How Contractors Can Use WIP Schedules to Improve Profitability

In construction, costs drive revenue. Yet many contractors don’t have a clear picture of project performance until problems have already…

Leslie Callahan | Mar. 26, 2026

Leadership Field Note 02: Why Clarity Beats Control

When stakes are high, the instinct to tighten control is strong. Deadlines compress. Risk increases. Tolerance for error drops. And…