Rödl Warren Averett LLC

Rödl & Partner

Certified Public Accountants                                                                

 

 

 

 

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Rödl Warren Averett LLC

2500 Acton Road

Birmingham, Alabama 35243, USA

Phone       +1-205-822-5578

Fax           +1-205-979-5145

E-mail       Paul.Han@roedlUSA.com
       James.Robertson@roedlUSA.com

http://www.wakm.com/roedl

 

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Firm Experience
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Audit Services  

Tax Services

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About us

Ideas for success

In international business, coordination and communication between your German or Korean headquarters and your US subsidiary are essential.
We speak your language.
Specialized for over 30 years in servicing US subsidiaries of foreign owned firms, we provide
§         Bookkeeping and controlling services
§         Domestic and international business structure and tax planning
§         Analytical review of double taxation treaty issues
§         Transfer pricing analysis and documentation
§         Preparation of corporate and individual tax returns
§         Business and management consulting services in the Korean and German languages
 
 
 
Rödl Warren Averett LLC specializes in serving international companies, especially those in the manufacturing sector, that maintain operations in the United States. We offer clients the unique resources of a local and international firm in that Rödl Warren Averett is a joint venture by Birmingham, Alabama based Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC, Rödl Langford de Kock LLP of Atlanta, and the Nuremberg, Germany based international accounting firm of Rödl & Partner. Rödl Warren Averett has access to the combined vast resources of all three entities allowing for a seamless delivery of services to clients. Our clients will benefit from the convenience of working with a local Alabama firm with Korean or German speaking CPAs while also enjoying the availability of international resources. We offer our clients the expertise and capabilities of an international firm without the excessive financial burden.
Rödl Warren Averett is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham was founded as a steel production city and is home to many manufacturing companies in the metals industry. Within 35 miles of Birmingham there are two large automobile manufacturing plants (three within 100 miles) which make our area the home to many of their suppliers. Our staff has extensive experience in dealing with the steel and metals industry as well as automobile suppliers and manufacturers.
Rödl Warren Averett assists manufacturing companies with organizational consulting, start-up assistance, auditing, accounting and tax services and industry-specific consultation above and beyond the role of the traditional CPA firm. As a firm dedicated to providing industry specific expertise, we are a resource for today’s broad range of financial, accounting and locally-based tax incentives. With our many years of combined experience, Rödl Warren Averett brings solutions and innovations to each engagement. Our expertise in working with Korean and German owned entities provides us the unique perspective of dealing with your financial and tax reporting requirements in the U.S. as well as your parent company’s need to receive financial reporting converted to their basis. We have built our reputation on expert, professional guidance as well as personal service.
We are accustomed to working with companies who use a Big Four auditor in their home country. We communicate as needed in Korean or German to meet the needs for the consolidated audit.
Choosing our firm as your business advisor provides you with the technical resources of an international firm combined with a superior level of personal attention and service. No matter how technically competent your accountant is, you cannot receive good, proactive, beneficial advice unless substantial attention is given and the proper amount of communication exists. You will receive the benefit of our knowledge because we will encourage communication between our professionals and the leadership of your company. 

 

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Firm Experience and Capabilities

Rödl & Partner

Rödl & Partner, based in Nuremberg, Germany, is the largest international accounting firm of German origin. Rödl & Partner has 72 offices in 30 countries, including 22 in Germany, 5 in the United States and 1 in Korea.  

 

Rödl & Partner USA

Rödl & Partner USA is comprised of the North American operations of Rödl & Partner. We currently serve approximately 300 U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent companies throughout the United States, including approximately 75 automotive suppliers. We have specialized for over 30 years in serving the U.S. subsidiaries of foreign owned companies. Rödl & Partner USA has locations in Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Greenville, South Carolina and New York. 

 

Rödl Warren Averett is the only Alabama CPA firm that is a member of the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association. We are experienced in dealing with automotive manufacturers.

 

Foreign companies and individuals, including Korean and German investors, face a number of challenges in the tax and accounting field when operating in the United States. We can help you successfully deal with the complex issues associated with foreign investment including:

 

§         Domestic and international business structure and tax planning
§         Analytical review of double taxation treaty issues
§         Transfer pricing analysis and documentation
§         Dealing with Alabama incentives
§         Tax cost associated with assignment of Korean or German employees to the U.S. company
§         Financial reporting under U.S. GAAP
§         Interpreting internal reporting requests from Korea or German
§         Technical language barriers
§         Personal U.S. tax returns for Korean or German employees assigned to Alabama
§         Cost segregation studies
§         Interest stripping calculations
§         Payroll tax credits

 

Rödl Warren Averett LLC and Warren Averett Kimbrough & Marino, LLC

For thirty-five years, Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC has provided quality service and cost effective solutions to clients in Alabama and the Southeast. Established in 1972, Warren Averett is the largest locally owned CPA firm in Alabama and is among the largest 100 firms in the US. Our offices in Birmingham, Cullman, Anniston, and Decatur are staffed with over 260 professionals, of which approximately 110 are CPAs. All of our professionals are available to consult on or staff Rödl Warren Averett engagements.

 

Proven Quality

From our most senior partner to our newest recruit, we strongly emphasize and take great pride in high quality service and customer satisfaction.  The quality of our services has sustained continued growth and resulted in recognition both locally and nationally in rankings of firms by size (see table below.)

 

 

 

Criteria For Ranking

Our Firm

 Ranks

Source

All CPA firms in the United States

68

Public Accounting Report (2006)

CPA firms in the Southeast

15

Practical Accountant (2006)

National and locally based CPA firms

in Alabama

2

Birmingham Business Journal (2007)

Locally-based CPA Firms in Alabama

1

Birmingham Business Journal (2007)

 

 

Services to Meet Your Needs

Various specialties have evolved within our firm as we strive to meet our client's expectations.  In addition to providing traditional auditing, accounting and tax services, we have specialists in many other areas, some of which are highlighted below:

§         Mergers and acquisitions
§         Management recruiting
§         Business valuations
§         Human resource consulting
§         State and local tax services
§         Profit enhancement consulting
§         Retirement plan administration
and design
 
All of these specialty services can be customized to meet the particular needs of our clients.
 

Manufacturing Expertise

At Rödl Warren Averett, the traditional skills of accounting, taxation, auditing and management services are tailored to client needs by overlaying them with specialization in areas such as manufacturing. In addition to industry specific expertise, our firm has expanded its focus to include automotive suppliers as well. Members of our professional staff endeavor to provide clients with the best of their technical capabilities uniquely attuned to each client's needs in light of the industry involved.

Rödl Warren Averett understands the manufacturing process, particularly the special challenges faced by first and second tier automotive suppliers. We have developed an expertise in serving manufacturing clients and it is this expertise, knowledge and experience that will be utilized while performing work for clients. 

Issues of concern to our manufacturing clients include:

Manufacturing processes.  The use of technology in the manufacturing process to reduce conversion cost is critical to the success of most manufacturers. Rödl Warren Averett has experience working with management to evaluate the costs and benefits, as well as the return on investment for such technology projects.

Customer delivery.  Customer expectations with regard to quality and delivery are extremely high. Such expectations will remain elevated with regard to EDI ordering, just-in-time and just-in-sequence delivery, accessing your system to track order status, and other e-commerce activities. Our information technology specialists can help analyze current systems and future needs, with an emphasis on safeguarding access to your internal systems.

Management accounting systems.  Management accounting systems, including activity-based costing systems produce relevant data that leads management to correct and timely decision making. Accounting systems and techniques also encourage managers to make decisions that blend with the overall objectives of the company. Rödl Warren Averett can assist management in evaluation the accounting system and developing goal congruency.

Rödl Warren Averett maintains a focus and commitment to our clients. We strive for complete customer satisfaction and our response to your needs will exhibit this commitment. We will aspire to do more for you by becoming effective sounding boards/advisors to your management team. Going beyond the traditional review of your historical results, our objective is to also develop that close-working relationship that will allow us to stay abreast of your progress, your problems and your opportunities. 

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Audit Services

Our primary business objectives of reporting on the financial statements of clients and providing sound business advice, will be accomplished with maximum effectiveness only by considering the environment in which you operate and by utilizing our in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing industry. Accordingly, our attention and resources are directed toward those aspects of your company's operation, organization, economic environment and growth.

Our concept of "understanding the entity" is based fundamentally on the fact that your company’s business environment is unique. The primary objective of reporting on financial statements cannot be completed effectively unless the entity behind those financial statements is thoroughly understood. Additionally, business advice will not be constructive if it is offered prior to a thorough evaluation of the company's goals and the environment in which such advice will be used.  Understanding the company brings a needed perspective to the effective performance of auditing the financial statements.  Our audit approach places particular emphasis on the planning phase to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

The overriding concept of understanding the entity is to incorporate those procedures, and only those procedures, that will most effectively accomplish defined objectives in each specific engagement. This concept translates into a more efficient audit.

Excellence in Technology

In addition to downloading your general ledger trial balances in electronic form, we utilize our ACL software to a high degree on our audit engagements.  ACL is a data extraction and analysis package which, in instances where we are dealing with multiple locations or accounts with a large volume of transactions, enables us to use advanced analytical techniques to gain audit evidence more efficiently than through traditional sampling techniques.

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Tax Services

Rödl & Partner assists companies in finding the right solutions to complex tax questions.  Beyond that, we take pride in the way we support our clients on tax issues and advocate their positions throughout the regulatory and returns process.

We have the people and resources in place to help ensure the best possible tax service to clients.  Rödl Warren Averett offers  resources for:

§         Tax planning to minimize your company's overall liability
§         Advising on the tax consequences of business transactions and decisions
§         Reviewing and supporting tax return positions
§         Analyzing the impact of new tax laws and regulations

Beyond Compliance

While the compliance aspects of tax preparation services are vital, Rödl & Partner also focuses on strategic tax planning.  By working closely with your company and placing a strong emphasis on tax planning, we provide your company with additional value.  Tax strategies must consider the impact of tax burdens on both sides of the Pacific. Our knowledge of local matters unique to the State of Alabama has provided you with incentives available to correspond with current and future plant expansion.

Tax research is integral to compliance and planning. We utilize state of the art tax research services and receive e-mail updates for daily changes in tax regulations.  We will communicate with you, when appropriate, regarding such changes.

 

Confidentiality

As your accountant and CPA firm, we recognize that we will become privy to financial information that is private and confidential. The affairs of the Firm and its clients are confidential. Our work is undertaken in strict confidence with an understanding of privacy. Our firm policy is such that information is not discussed outside the engagement team group and not discussed at all in public places. Rödl  Warren Averett recognizes the importance of our clients' privacy, and will do anything possible to meet your expectations.

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Paul Han, CPA

Director of Korean Business Services

 

Rödl Warren Averett LLC

2500 Acton Road

Birmingham, Alabama 35243, USA

Phone   +1-205-822-5578

Fax      +1-205-979-5145

E-mail:  Paul.Han@roedlUSA.com

http://www.wakm.com/roedl

 

Jim Robertson, CPA

Managing Partner

 

Rödl Warren Averett LLC

2500 Acton Road

Birmingham, Alabama 35243, USA

Phone   +1-205-822-5578

Fax      +1-205-979-5145

E-mail:  James.Robertson@roedlUSA.com

http://www.wakm.com/roedl

 

 

Member of Rödl & Partner International (Europe, Asia, North America)

 

 

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