Technical Accounting Services

When accounting gets complex, you need more than a quick answer. You need a clear, defensible position that holds up with auditors, investors, and leadership. VAO CPA provides technical accounting services in Houston and nationwide for companies dealing with complex transactions, new standards,
and judgment-heavy areas of US GAAP.

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What We Help With

ASC 606 Revenue Recognition

  • Contract and clause review, including modifications and renewals
  • Performance obligations, allocation, and variable consideration
  • Principal vs. agent, significant financing, returns, and credits
  • Revenue schedules and audit-ready support

ASC 842 Leases

  • Policy elections and implementation support
  • Classification and disclosure support
  • Lease schedules and documentation built for auditor review

ASC 805 Business Combinations

  • Accounting conclusions and documentation for acquisitions
  • Purchase accounting schedules, with valuation coordination when needed
  • Integration accounting considerations and key policy decisions

Technical Memos and Accounting Policies

  • Audit-ready technical memos and position papers
  • Accounting policy creation and updates
  • Standard adoption support and implementation guidance

What You Receive

  • Clear conclusions with practical recommendations
  • Audit-ready documentation and workpapers
  • Executive-ready summaries of key impacts and risks
  • Efficient turnaround and transparent scope

Industries Served

This service is a strong fit for companies with complex contracts, new standards adoption, investor reporting expectations, or acquisition activity:

  • SaaS and subscription businesses
  • Professional services and managed services
  • Technology and cloud-enabled businesses
  • PE-backed and VC-backed portfolio companies
  • Multi-entity and acquisition-active companies
  • Energy and industrial services
  • Healthcare services and healthcare technology

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you provide technical accounting memos for auditors?
A: Yes. Our memos are designed to be audit-ready and reduce follow-up questions from
your audit team.

Q: Can you review contracts for ASC 606 conclusions?
A: Yes. We review contract terms and provide practical, documented guidance for compliant
revenue recognition.

Q: Do you support companies outside of Houston?
A: Yes. While we are Houston-based, we serve clients nationwide through remote
engagements.

Request a Consultation We offer a free initial consultation to individual and businesses.
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