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.

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 services and industrial services
  • Healthcare services and healthcare technology

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide technical accounting memos for auditors?

Yes. Our memos are designed to be audit-ready and reduce follow-up questions from your audit team.

Can you review contracts for ASC 606 conclusions?

Yes. We review contract terms and provide practical, documented guidance for compliant revenue recognition.

Do you support companies outside of Houston?

Yes. While we are Houston-based, we serve clients nationwide through remote engagements.

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