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Technology or life sciences companies need a business advisor that is nimble, willing to listen, experienced in their industry and life stage, and relentless in pursuit of efficiencies. HA&W has an audit, tax and business advisory practice specifically focused on the needs of technology and life sciences companies, no matter what life stage you’re in. We’ll take you from “back of the napkin” idea through exit. Whether your company is in need of an angel investor, is venture-backed, owned by private equity or public, we have the hands-on experience to help you reach and exceed your business goals. No tech company is too big or too small—in fact, we have a program especially designed for early stage companies. New Article! Proposed Changes to R&D Tax Credit Could Drive Down Your Taxes (External Link) By Marni Davis, CPA

Video: Sharon Kelly speaks on Understanding the R&D Tax Credit. Windows Media | YouTube Read what our experts have to say on key business issues: Protecting your data (PDF File) IT Risk Assessment SSAE 16 FAQs Clean Tech/Green General Business Credits New IRS Stock Option Reporting Requirements Georgia’s Angel Investor Tax Credit Following are a few examples of how we serve our tech clients: We can help you to structure your company. It is easy to for companies to get equity incentives wrong. We can help you maximize your tax incentives. We have extensive relationships in the venture community with angel investors, venture capital & private equity firms, and are happy to facilitate introductions--locally, nationally and internationally. We offer tax preparation and consulting so that you maximize your advantage and minimize exposure. We’re accountants, after all, so we’ve got your general accounting, auditing and financial statement needs covered. Through our business valuation services, we’ll help you determine how to price stock options or value an aquisition. Sales tax compliance can be a big risk area for tech companies. We can advise you on SALT, VAT and GST Tax rules in any state in US or any country in the world. We can help you turn your R&D tax credits into cash in the bank today. We can help you structure your license agreements and understand how to recognize revenue under US GAAP or IFRS. We assist our clients with Service Organization Control (SOC)--SSAE 16/f/k/aSAS 70—compliance, helping them revise controls and increase transparency. From due diligence to buy side or sell side assistance, our experts will walk you through an M&A deal from start to finish. We’ll help you plan and position for your exit event. HA&W has built and international audit client base and hired international staff over the years. We understand local tax and business issues in the countries where you do business and will help you with IFRS conversion.

HA&W is proud to support the following organizations:

	Small Business Innovation Research Information (SBIR)	Gwinnett Chamber Technology Marketing Council

Our partners frequently write on important industry issues. Contact a member of our team today to discuss your technology or life sciences business needs.

Mitchell S. Kopelman, CPA mitchell.kopelman@hawcpa.com (404) 898-8231	Yelena Epova, CPA yelena.epova@hawcpa.com (404) 898-7431	Adam Beckerman, CPA adam.beckerman@hawcpa.com (404) 898-7542
Kurt Huntzinger, CPA kurt.huntzinger@hawcpa.com (404) 898-7548	Rob Casey, CPA rob.casey@hawcpa.com (404) 898-7432	Richard Kopelman, CPA richard.kopelman@hawcpa.com (404) 898-8236