Business Details
Trusted Accounting Services in Knoxville, TN
Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, Tarwater is a comprehensive accounting firm serving clients locally and nationwide. Our expertise spans audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services for industries including multi-family housing, construction, real estate, and non-profits. With over 70 years of combined experience, our team includes professionals trained at international accounting firms who leverage advanced technology for efficient, paperless operations.We prioritize client relationships while maintaining rigorous compliance with professional standards through regular AICPA peer reviews. Our commitment extends beyond technical excellence to fostering trust through transparent communication and personalized service tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Audit Services
Tax Compliance
Advisory Services
Peer Review
HUD Audits
Construction Accounting
Non-Profit Tax
Business Succession
Mergers & Acquisitions
State Tax Consulting
Highlights and features
- 70+ years combined experience from international accounting backgrounds
- Specialized expertise in low-income housing tax credit compliance
- Paperless workflow technology for faster, more secure service delivery
- AICPA peer-reviewed audit practices with unmodified compliance ratings
- Industry-specific knowledge across construction, real estate, and non-profits
Associations and certifications
- AICPA
Services
Audit Services
Our audit practice delivers financial statement audits, reviews, and compliance assessments following AICPA standards. We identify business risks, improve controls, and evaluate accounting practices for corporations and organizations. Our Knoxville-based CPAs combine international experience with industry-specific knowledge to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
Tax Compliance
We offer comprehensive tax services including federal/state filings, entity selection, and strategic consulting. Our experts help individuals and businesses maximize tax benefits through proactive planning and compliance strategies tailored to evolving regulations in housing, construction, and non-profit sectors.
Advisory Services
Our advisory team provides business succession planning, merger/acquisition support, and operational consulting. We help clients improve performance through entity structuring, transaction planning, and industry-specific solutions for housing developments and construction projects nationwide.
HUD Audits
Specializing in HUD financing requirements, we conduct audits for affordable housing developments. Our team ensures compliance with Section 8 rents, LIHTC regulations, and other housing-specific mandates through experienced professionals recognized regionally and nationally.
Peer Review
As AICPA peer-review participants, we maintain unmodified compliance ratings through independent evaluations of our audit practices. This voluntary process demonstrates our commitment to quality control and adherence to professional standards in accounting and assurance services.
Questions
What accounting services does Tarwater & Company offer?
We provide audit, tax, and advisory services specializing in multi-family housing, construction, non-profits, and low-income housing tax credits for local and national clients.
How does Tarwater & Company ensure audit quality?
Our audit practices undergo triennial AICPA peer reviews, maintaining unmodified compliance ratings since our founding in Knoxville, TN.
Do you serve industries outside affordable housing?
While housing is a specialty, we also serve construction firms, real estate developers, hospitality businesses, and non-profit organizations nationwide.
What technology advantages do you offer clients?
Our paperless workflow system enables secure document exchange, faster processing times, and environmentally responsible operations for all client engagements.
How can I access my accounting documents securely?
Our client portal provides 24/7 encrypted access to tax returns, financial statements, and compliance documents with bi-directional file sharing capabilities.
