Technology

Experienced professionals focused on the unique challenges you face

Technology companies operate in a fast-paced, unique environment, and the challenges faced can be as varied and complex as the products you develop. We have a large number of professionals that work almost exclusively with emerging and technology based companies. We offer specialized experience on a scale that’s right for you, while also providing the resources needed to support future growth.

McGladrey is committed to providing timely thought leadership that examines issues that are critical to emerging technology executives and their businesses.

Buyer Beware — Ignoring IT Due Diligence Could Lead to
Costly Problems
According to leading independent IT research firm Gartner, 2009 went down in history as the worst year ever for IT growth. What does this mean for the transaction process? Outdated, undersized, non-standard or custom-developed platforms point to cost, data integrity, regulatory and security risks.

Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements
The issuance of ASU 2009-13 on accounting for multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements, as well as ASU 2009-14 for software arrangements, will generally result in the acceleration of revenue recognition for financial reporting purposes for many industries, and will therefore, necessitate that companies determine whether any change in book practices will result in a change in method of accounting for tax purposes requiring the consent of the IRS National Office.