From unpredictable payments to cash-draining change orders, construction cash flow is a battle. This in-depth guide gives contractors the tools to get paid faster, forecast smarter, and fund growth without risking it all.
The Build Up Series equips your rising leaders with the confidence, tools and real-world leadership skills to take your business forward. During this one-year program, emerging construction leaders will participate in both in-person and virtual sessions with peers in the industry to master essential skills like handling conflict, building trust on the jobsite, and more.
HORNE has recently been ranked number 30 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s Top 500 Firms list for 2025. INSIDE Public Accounting ranks the most significant public accounting firms in the U.S. based on net revenues. IPA is the survey leader in data collection for the accounting profession, with more than 600 firms participating.
The HORNE Construction Forum is back – with sharper focus, deeper conversations and curated insights for construction business owners serious about long-term value. This experience is designed to help you walk away with actionable strategies you can put to work immediately.
The HORNE Board of Directors recently appointed five team members from across the firm to the director position. Each brings a unique blend of experience, insight, and leadership essential to cultivating HORNE’s next generation of talent.
We’ve developed a Turnover Cost Calculator to help business leaders get a clearer picture. This tool breaks down the true cost of employee turnover, factoring in recruitment, training, lost productivity, and more.
Take our “How Well Do You Know Your Construction Business?” quiz to evaluate your company’s leadership, culture, and retention strategies.
Leadership coaching inspires growth, maximizes potential, and helps individuals and teams achieve meaningful goals. Coaches serve as independent listeners, feedback providers, and collaborators, guiding clients through personal and professional challenges.
Most people think 529 plans are only for new parents, something you start when a child is born. But the reality is, it’s never too late to put this tool to work. If you’ve got a child or grandchild approaching high school, headed to college, or enrolled in private school, a 529 can still offer major tax advantages and long-term impact.
Across the country, construction leaders face a pivotal challenge: a strong market paired with a shrinking skilled labor pool. Nationally, 94% of construction firms struggle to fill open positions, and over half say workforce shortages delay projects.
The Administrative level is where the battle against fraud, waster, and abuse is waged. Unfortunately, it generally does not receive the attention it deserves. As previously discussed, Medicaid is the most complex program in the American health insurance system regarding eligibility and benefits. States must communicate not only with CMS but also with other states and Medicare.
In the construction industry, safety isn’t just a moral imperative, it’s a covenant with every person who steps onto a job site, and with every family who expects them to return home.
Construction leaders are no strangers to rising costs and shifting timelines, but the latest wave of global tariffs is throwing another wrench into the works. When material prices spike unexpectedly, it’s not just a finance issue, it’s an operations issue.
GASB 101—the new standard on compensated absences—kicks into effect for fiscal years ending December 31, 2024, and beyond. The biggest shift? Governments must now recognize liabilities when leave is earned, not when it’s paid out. And for many, that’s going to uncover obligations that were previously hidden from view.
It is widely anticipated that the Financing Pillar of Medicaid will be the central focus of any congressional action in budget reconciliation by putting limitations on one or more of these components.
Over the past few years, business owners have been quietly nudged to switch from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online (QBO). Whether it’s your project management tool no longer syncing or Intuit cutting off desktop support, this isn’t a change most people asked for.
Emotional intelligence in construction helps project managers lead with clarity, improve outcomes, and build stronger teams. Here’s how to grow EQ today.
In today’s digital environment, protecting sensitive data and accounts from unauthorized access is crucial. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most effective ways to improve security.
On March 27, 2025, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1, the “Build Up Mississippi Act,” to incentivize taxpayers to stay in or relocate to Mississippi. The bill includes changes to individual income, grocery and gasoline taxes, as well as the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
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The best leaders don’t just work harder—they work smarter by mastering emotional intelligence (EQ). The ability to recognize, manage, and respond to emotions (both your own and others’) is crucial for better decision-making, stronger relationships, and higher performance.
Build a stronger, more sustainable business with our exclusive Blueprints for Success webinar series. Designed for construction leaders, each session delivers actionable insights from industry experts on essential topics like tax strategy, succession planning, leadership development, and more.
HORNE recently appointed Scott Stringer as the Director of Strategy and Business Development for HORNE’s Intelligence and Automation team, where he specializes in providing business strategic consulting and supporting technology solutions to clients aligned with both enterprise-wide and targeted strategies.
With the highest suicide rate of any occupation, the construction workforce faces unique challenges that require targeted support. Join us for a Lunch and Learn session focused on mental health and suicide prevention tailored specifically for the construction industry.
Construction Executive has ranked HORNE number 23 for 2024 on its annual list of the Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms for 2024, highlighting the firm’s innovative approach and client-first mindset. This marks the sixth year in a row HORNE has been ranked in the top 50 by Construction Executive.
Four non-profits across the states of Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana and California will each receive $25,000 to support their community efforts thanks to HORNE’s Seasons of Giving initiative, powered by the HORNE Community Foundation.
Nick Dubuisson and Emily Carpenter, who serve in HORNE’s Construction group, were recently appointed as partner and director, respectively.
Join our HORNE Managed Accounting Services Team for our Wrapping Up the Year Workshop on Thursday, November 16th! As we approach the end of 2023, this informational session promises to be a valuable opportunity for bookkeepers and controllers to gain insights and updates from our experts in the field.
HORNE recently partnered with Saf-T-Cart, an industry leader in cart manufacturing, to transform their productivity and enhance their business performance. What initially began as a collaboration to address accounting needs soon evolved into a broader look into opportunities beyond the scope of financial services.
We’re pleased to announce the release of HORNE’s former Executive Partner, Joey Havens’s book, Leading with Significance. In Leading with Significance, Havens breaks through the limiting barriers of common culture theory and shows, with great transparency, the real human emotions that elevate a culture to one that is genuine, enduring and magnetic.
HORNE has been named one of the top 25 accounting firms in the U.S. by industry publication Accounting Today.
The magazine recently released a report ranking the top 100 accounting firms, and HORNE was number 24 on the list.
Exponential times have raised the bar for us to sustain business growth today. We are experiencing fast-moving change in so many facets of our businesses. Incremental thinking will only put us further behind so an effective strategic plan must be a priority.
A critical challenge facing businesses today is leadership development. Opportunities for exponential growth and succession of various leadership roles require companies to plan and be intentional to develop the leaders to secure a bright and growing future.
Large and small businesses have gone through massive changes in the past few years. Many saw their profits fall; they lost employees and suffered from supply chain issues.
In today’s world, consumers expect personalized experiences in their business interactions. Companies must engage customers who buy their products and services if they want to be successful.
Twelve charities in six regions across the country received a total of $360,000 thanks to HORNE and the HORNE Community Foundation.
Two non-profits soon will receive support for their community efforts thanks to HORNE and the HORNE Community Foundation. HORNE team members voted for the Davis Education Foundation in Farmington, Utah, as the winner of $50,000 with the United Friends of the Children in Los Angeles County, California, coming in second with an award of $10,000.
Tips can be challenging for restaurants and bars to track and report, but your franchise may be eligible for a tax credit based on accurate reporting.
HORNE Managing Partner Neil Forbes recently signed the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s Statement of Support. A formal commitment to assist the members of the Guard and Reserve in their careers during and after their service.
Did you know that medical, dental and hospital-related practices owned through private equity can qualify for the ERC? Even if you received PPP loans, you could still qualify for the ERC.
Sobre tres arquitectas puertorriqueñas pesa gran parte de la responsabilidad de que miles de millones en fondos de recuperación CDBG se usen “en cumplimiento total con las leyes federales”.
Buying or selling a dental practice is a major decision with lasting impacts. Dentists rarely turn over the keys and walk away from operations – the process is much more of a transition
rather than a transaction.