Accounting Advisory

Master the rules, eliminate the bottlenecks

The practical application of accounting standards to complex transactions is Connor Group’s sweet spot.

The leaders in accounting advisory serving growth companies

Why Choose Us

Breakthrough services for accounting standards and audit demands

Complex Transactions Analysis and Advisory

Guidance on deal structuring
Guidance on financing instruments
Variable interest entities and consolidation
Disposition or acquisition of businesses or assets
Impairment and restructuring
Derivatives
Bankruptcy and reorganization

New Standard Implementation

Conversion between US GAAP and IFRS
Gap analysis and strategic implementation planning
Education, training, and technical support
Updating, uplifting, and creation of accounting policies and documentation to reflect implementations
Analysis of required data and development for implementations

Technical Accounting Memos and Policies

Evaluation of significant accounting issues and transactions
Development and updating of accounting policies reflective of best practices and current standards
Delivery of accounting expertise across a broad range of topics and industries including debt & equity arrangements, collaboration agreements, revenue recognition, share-based payments, mergers & acquisitions, leases, capitalized software, among others

Financial Reporting Support and Preparation

Drafting, uplift, and review of financial statements
Preparation of SEC reports and filings
External audit process
Management of restatements, error corrections, and estimate changes
Expert responses to SEC comment letters
Drafting of and support for SEC preclearance letters

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What our clients are saying

Ted Monohan

CAO

"Connor Group made my life a lot easier! Having a deep understanding of our business, they worked directly with our auditors, translating complex requirements into actionable steps for our team. They took on the accounting research burden and presented us with clear options - empowering us to make intelligent decisions. Connor Group simplified GAAP compliance, making the entire audit process less daunting. These are the kind of people you want to work with!"

Susan Wyrick

Former Vice President and Controller, Juno Therapeutics

“Connor Group has been an exceptional addition to our accounting team, in particular its extensive group of subject matter experts in all areas of technical accounting. We appreciate being able to get answers to complex issues quickly to meet our demanding timelines. We have found everyone at Connor Group to be superb in knowledge as well as a true pleasure to work with. I wish we had started working with Connor Group sooner.”

Charles York

VP Finance and Accounting, Aeglea

“Connor Group team has been spectacular in their effort, speed and professionalism working with us on our accounting policies. Really, I’m very appreciative of their commitment to my team and Aeglea, particularly in a very short period of time to get up to speed. We look forward to continuing to work with you guys!”

Jessica Wijesekera

Senior Vice President of Global Accounting

"Vytalize Health onboarded Connor Group one year ago to mow through ten years of overgrown technical accounting matters. We’ve kept our Connor Group colleagues on board because they’ve given our team access to resources, finding the right answers five times faster."

Some clients we've helped break through

Accounting advisory provided by the true experts

Work directly with partners,
not just junior staff

Former SEC staff and senior-level Big 4 national office professionals lead Connor Group’s accounting advisory.

Draw on our
regulatory relationships

As recent members of the FASB/EITF and AICPA Digital Asset Working Group, we engage with the standard setters.

Practical solutions based
‍on critical thinking

We deliver on expectations and never cut corners or compromise on quality. You shouldn’t either.

Feel calm in
high stakes complexity

We’re accustomed to high-pressure situations and specialize in helping you manage and hit all your deadlines.

Case Study

Background

Seeking help with 842 lease accounting, Lazy Dog targeted a boutique partner who would provide access to their top talent. References touted Connor Group as highly efficient, flexible, and focused on providing value. They indicated that Connor Group would partner with them to find solutions for their business needs and work shoulder-to-shoulder with them.

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Solution

Lazy Dog started with the 842 project and soon realized that Connor Group's speed and efficiency made them a cost-effective option for many other projects. New needs were addressed so quickly that Connor Group expert resources often started within 24 hours of being requested.

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Results

Whether it was temporary general ledger accounting help or more complex needs that arose during the implementation of 842 lease accounting, Connor Group handled it all and provided support to the Lazy Dog CFO in communicating technical changes to the owners and board.

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Testimonial

"I highly recommend Connor Group to any CFO or business leader looking for fast, reliable, and effective solutions. They gave us options to solve immediate business opportunities and helped us navigate complex accounting issues. Their expertise and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our success made them an invaluable partner."‍

– Robert Linder, CFO | Lazy Dog Restaurants