Industries We Serve

At Shahbaz & Associates CPAs, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. Every business has its own challenges — and we bring strategic insight, proactive tax planning, and clean financials to help you make confident decisions.

Strategic Tax Planning
Bookkeeping & Accounting
CFO Services & Financial Strategy
Tax Compliance & Year-Round Support

🛠️ Construction & Contractors

Build stronger financial foundations with accurate accounting and strategic insight.

We work with general contractors, subcontractors, and trades like electricians, HVAC techs, and builders to ensure your financial systems are accurate, compliant, and optimized for growth — so you can focus on completing projects, not managing the books.

Job costing and project-based accounting
Payroll compliance and setup
Maximizing deductions for equipment and vehicles
Budgeting and financial planning for large projects
Cash flow management to handle project variability
Entity structure and tax optimization (LLC, S-Corp)
CFO services for strategic planning and financial oversight

🩺 Medical Practices & Healthcare Professionals

You take care of people — we take care of your finances.

Doctors, dentists, therapists, and solo healthcare providers often juggle clinical care with practice management. We simplify your finances, help you avoid tax traps, and optimize your income for long-term growth.

Entity structuring (S-Corp setup + salary planning)
Retirement & 401(k) strategy
High-income tax planning
Practice-level bookkeeping & payroll
Quarterly tax projections to avoid surprises
Cash flow forecasting and strategic financial oversight
CFO services for practice expansion and financial health tracking

🏘️ Real Estate Investors & Developers

Maximize cash flow. Minimize taxes. Build wealth through real estate.

We work with landlords, flippers, STR/MTR operators, developers, and syndicators who need more than just tax prep — they need strategic financial leadership. Whether you're scaling your portfolio, navigating 1031 exchanges, or leveraging cost segregation, we help you structure smarter and keep more of what you earn.

STR & REPS optimization
Cost segregation support
FIRPTA & 1031 exchange consulting
Clean books for lenders & investors
Monthly cash flow reports + tax savings insights
Strategic financial planning and CFO services for real estate projects

💼 Law Firms & Legal Professionals

Turn complexity into clarity with a proactive financial partner.

Whether you're billing clients by the hour or managing a growing law practice, we help you stay compliant and profitable with sharp financials and tax strategies that support your growth.

Strategic tax planning for partners and associates
Partner capital accounting & equity tracking
Expense categorization for maximum deductions
Bookkeeping built for legal professionals
Trust accounting and compliance support
CFO services including financial forecasting and budgeting
Quarterly financial reviews and profitability analysis

💻 Tech and Cybersecurity (Government Contractors)

Stay compliant, scalable, and financially sound in a competitive landscape.

We support tech companies, cybersecurity firms, and government contractors with strategic financial solutions that ensure compliance and efficiency while maintaining profitability.

DCAA Compliance Support: Setting up and maintaining compliant accounting systems.
Indirect Cost Rate Calculation: Ensuring accurate allocation of overhead costs.
Project-Based Accounting: Tracking financial performance on a per-contract basis.
Multi-State Payroll Compliance: Managing payroll complexities across different jurisdictions.
Budgeting and Financial Planning: Forecasting for government contracts and tech scaling.
Strategic Tax Planning: Optimizing entity structure for tech and government compliance.
CFO Services: Financial leadership to navigate government contracts and private sector growth.

🍽️🏨 Hospitality & Food Industry

From kitchens to front desks — we help keep your operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

We support restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, food trucks, and hospitality groups with financial systems that match the fast pace and complexity of your industry. Whether you're managing daily service or long-term expansion, we bring the financial clarity and tax strategies you need to stay profitable and compliant.

Daily revenue and expense tracking
Payroll processing and tip compliance
Inventory management and COGS analysis
Seasonal cash flow forecasting
Tax planning for food, beverage, and lodging
POS and booking system integration
Budgeting, profitability analysis, and CFO services for multi-location operations

🌐 Don’t see your industry

We support a wide range of service businesses, investors, and professionals. Let’s talk about how we can support your growth.