Accountability standards are at an all-time high for municipalities and utility divisions.  Alexander Thompson Arnold CPAs recognizes that responsibility and works closely with our clients to ensure a thorough, independent and accurate engagement. 

Our approach to auditing municipalities, utility companies and other corporations has been developed with 60 years of experience and adheres to the requirements of:

• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Exceeding the Minimum Standards for Audits of Municipal Corporations
• Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
• Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133

Alexander Thompson Arnold CPAs is also active in industry associations that give us unique insight into your specific areas of concern.  We are an associate member of the Tennessee Municipal League, Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) and Utility Technology Association (UTA).  Our governmental accounting and auditing experience has allowed us to develop personal relationships with several contacts at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).  The firm’s membership in the Governmental Audit Quality Center of the AICPA demonstrates our commitment to audit quality and promoting awareness of the importance of quality governmental audits.  In addition, our firm is represented by one of our partners serving as Chairperson of the TSCPA Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee.

Areas of specialty include:

• Audit Services, including Yellow Book and A-133
• SAS 70
• Monthly, Quarterly Accounting Services
• Assistance with Preparation of Management Discussion & Analysis
• Financial Consultation Services
• Internal Control Procedure Development
• Employee Benefits Audits