Private Equity

Invested in Your Business

You require a partner who understands your financial and business goals. As your trusted advisor, we specialize in crafting customized solutions to support your success and provide the experience, leadership and innovation to meet your challenges.

Crafting Unique Strategies

With more than 40 years of experience, our team has seen it all. We’re equipped to develop and execute the innovative solutions necessary to meet the challenges of today’s equity investors and their portfolio companies.

Quality of Earnings (QoE) and Due Diligence

Our team provides comprehensive buy- and sell-side advisory so you can make sound financial decisions.

Deal Structuring

We evaluate asset quality, hidden risks, and industry and deal-specific exposure that influence negotiating positions.

Financial Reporting

We employ efficient audit strategies that align with current rules and regulations while ensuring financial transparency and integrity.

Advisory Services

Envision more for the future. Our broad team is ready to offer support beyond traditional tax and assurance services for you and your business.

Transaction Advisory Services

Close deals with confidence. Whether you need due diligence for an acquisition or insights on a potential divestiture, our team helps you make informed financial decisions.

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Financial and Risk Analyses

We analyze historical trends and identify value drivers and transitional risks to uncover potential concerns and areas of opportunity.

IT Risk Assessments

Protect your investment. We offer comprehensive IT risk assessments to identify and remedy gaps in the IT and cybersecurity landscape for your portfolio companies.

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Outsourced Accounting Services

Organizing the accounting for your portfolio companies goes beyond receiving timely, accurate information – it launches businesses into the next growth phase. Our team provides regular and ongoing support to help maintain financial stability throughout the year and keep businesses on track.

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Assurance Services

Maintaining your financial well-being is what we do best. Our tailored assurance strategies span financial statement reporting, employee benefit plan audits and SOC attestation so your business doesn’t just survive, it thrives.

Financial Statement Audit, Review and Compilation

From compilations to reviews and audits, we deliver financial peace of mind and add value to your business and portfolio companies.

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Employee Benefit Plan Audits

We’ll work with you to ensure 401(k)s, pensions and health plans meet the Department of Labor’s current regulations and auditing requirements.

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System and Organization Controls (SOC) Audit and Reporting

If your portfolio company requires a SOC audit, we’ll ensure your financial reports, security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity and privacy controls align with standards.

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Tax Services

Our experienced tax advisors have helped our clients navigate tax complexities since 1981. From comprehensive business tax strategies to strategic tax credit planning, our tailored tax solutions prioritize minimizing liabilities while preserving and enhancing your assets.

Business Tax

Our experts know how to develop tax strategies to guide your business through the challenges of complex tax laws and financial reporting requirements. Minimize your tax implications while maximizing your business’ long-term financial success.

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Tax Credits and Incentives

Our team works hard to identify available tax credits and incentives to reduce your tax liability and maximize your business’ financial potential.

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The Moore Colson Private Equity Team

Get to know the experts ready to uncover new opportunities for your business. This team has the experience to take your equity investment business to the next level.

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It’s time to up your expectations. Get in touch today to see how Moore Colson can help.

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FAQs

What services does Moore Colson offer?

From compliance-related accounting work to tailored business advisory, we offer a comprehensive range of services so we can be the true partner your business needs. Our insights will give you the confidence you need to implement sustainable growth opportunities across tax and assurance compliance, to risk or transaction advisory.

What industries does Moore Colson serve?

We are experts in a variety of industries, serving clients in construction, real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, hospitality and more.

How is Moore Colson different from other firms?

We lead with a client-centered approach, offering personalized expertise that leads to long-term relationships. Our non-book-of-business model provides access to our entire team, so clients are always paired with the right experts to address their needs.

What types of clients does Moore Colson work with?

We serve a diverse client base, including mid-market businesses, Fortune 500 companies and high-net-worth individuals across many industries.

How does Moore Colson stay up-to-date with changing tax laws and regulations?

We pride ourselves on our forward-thinking approach. Our team of professionals actively monitors changes to implement innovative solutions across all of the industries we serve. We also maintain active memberships in professional associations and networks, such as PrimeGlobal, to stay current on industry trends.

Where is Moore Colson based?

We’ve had roots in Atlanta since 1981, where we started as a small business and have since grown into one of the largest independent firms in the United States. Now, we serve clients across Georgia and the rest of the country. In 2019, we launched Magnolia Trust Company in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

How experienced is Moore Colson?

Greg Colson and Jack Moore established Moore Colson in 1981 with a vision — to redefine accounting excellence. Today, we have a host of experienced partners and over 185 employees dedicated to serving our clients. We’re also recognized at regional and national levels, ranking in the Top 20 Atlanta Accounting Firms list by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and being named one of the Best of the Best Top 50 CPA Firms in America by IPA.