Provider profile · Engineering-first · National (Richmond, VA; #1 Southeast)
Cherry Bekaert
Top-20 firm and the only one to advertise "licensed engineers" on its cost-seg page; strong named case studies and an explicit anti-automation stance.
At a glance
| Firm type | Engineering-first |
|---|---|
| Methodology | "Pairs licensed engineers with experienced tax professionals"; detailed engineering-based approach per the IRS ATG; property review. The only firm claiming licensed engineers verbatim. |
| Delivery | Site-visit |
| Pricing transparency | Estimator — Quote-only; complimentary feasibility analysis + no-obligation estimate. |
| Turnaround | Not stated as an SLA. |
| Deliverables | fixed-asset schedule, Form 3115 support (Form 3115 for look-back; audit-ready report.) |
| Audit-support terms | Audit-ready report; process consistent with the IRS ATG. |
| Stated specialties | Medical real estate, Multifamily, Industrial/manufacturing, Hotels, Retail |
| Source | Cherry Bekaert materials (as of Jul 2026) |
How Cherry Bekaert ranks by property type
| Property type | Rank | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical office | #3 | 8.4 | Medical office guide |
| Veterinary | #5 | 7.2 | Veterinary guide |
| Car wash | #6 | 7.2 | Car wash guide |
| Gas station & c-store | #6 | 7.2 | Gas station & c-store guide |
| Fitness & gym | #6 | 7.2 | Fitness & gym guide |
| Warehouse & distribution | #7 | 7.8 | Warehouse & distribution guide |
| Manufacturing | #7 | 7.8 | Manufacturing guide |
| Retail | #8 | 7.8 | Retail guide |
| Dental office | #9 | 7.2 | Dental office guide |
| Auto dealership | #9 | 7.2 | Auto dealership guide |
| Self-storage | #10 | 7.2 | Self-storage guide |
| Restaurant | #11 | 7.2 | Restaurant guide |
Scores are this guide's published rubric output; see how we compare. Facts above are from Cherry Bekaert's public materials (as of Jul 2026); no reviews or ratings are used.