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Kevin Johns

Shareholder, Architecture & Engineering

Kevin leads the firm's architecture & engineering group, helping entrepreneurial owners build a better blueprint for growth.

What is your area of focus?

I am dedicated to helping small and mid-size business owners expand their businesses. As the leader of our firm’s Architecture & Engineering practice, I specialize in providing tax and accounting services to architecture and engineering clients around the globe. Throughout my entire career, I have focused on supporting high-growth entrepreneurial companies by providing a deep knowledge and appreciation for the needs of the business owner.

How long have you been at Clayton & McKervey?

Since 1998

What is the favorite part of your job?

The favorite part of my job, without a doubt, is the people I get to work with.

Specializations

Financial statement attestation services
Tax return preparation (business and individual)
Tax planning (business and individual)
Assistance with bank financing and banking representation
Merger and acquisition advisory services
Succession planning and ownership transitions
Overhead rate audits
Entity selection
ESOP consulting and compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bob Jones University

Connections

ACEC member
Canadian United States Business Association, Treasurer
Judson Center, Board of Trustees, Chair
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
PrimeGlobal

Articles by Kevin Johns

Architecture & Engineering Firms

Key Performance Indicators A & E Firms Should be Tracking

When it comes to Key Performance Indicators KPIs for A E firms conventional wisdom suggests that healthier businesses always have bigger numbers While that s generally true there can be a lot more to metrics than just whether they re going up or down What s optimal for the size growth stage and market considerations for one business won t necessarily be right for yours

by Kevin Johns

March 8, 2022

Architecture & Engineering Firms

A&E Firms: Inflation and the Great Resignation

The dual pressures of emerging inflation and the Great Resignation have prompted A E industry leaders to rethink their approach to attracting and retaining the top employees they need to stay competitive

by Kevin Johns

February 4, 2022

Architecture & Engineering Firms

A&E Outlook: Gain a Competitive Edge in 2022

A E firms have faced a flurry of changes in the past few years From tax laws to workforce trends to coronavirus impacts leaders must manage increasing amounts of uncertainty To gain some clarity we spoke to Jamie Claire Kiser a managing principal at Zweig Group about trends affecting the A E industry

by Kevin Johns

January 24, 2022

Architecture & Engineering Firms

Navigating the M&A Revolution in A&E Firms

By consolidating operations with allied companies or expanding their consumer base through strategic mergers many businesses were able to survive the pandemic As businesses attempt to return to normal it s important for sellers to prove the staying power of their company and be prepared for higher scrutiny into their valuations

by Ben Smith

by Kevin Johns

January 3, 2022

Architecture & Engineering Firms

A&E Recruiting & Retention Secrets

Employee attraction and retention is a vital competitive factor for architecture and engineering A E firms Beyond the obvious price and technical considerations success on any project really comes down to the skill and judgment of the people who are going to execute it

by Kevin Johns

November 3, 2021

Architecture & Engineering Firms

Is it Time to Buy or Sell Your A&E Firm?

Even if you don t have current plans to buy or sell now is a great time for you to refresh your awareness of M A essentials As an architecture or engineering firm owner M A considerations should be part of your long term strategic planning whether or not you have a specific deal in mind

by Kevin Johns

October 28, 2021

Architecture & Engineering Firms

A&E Talent Retention: Money isn’t the Only Motivator

Attracting and retaining a winning roster of top talent demands a creative focus on both compensation planning and cultural factors that matter to the professionals who create today s engineering and architectural marvels Here are some compensation planning and cultural considerations to help promote A E talent retention

by Kevin Johns

October 6, 2021

Architecture & Engineering Firms

How to Overcome Zoom Fatigue

According to a peer reviewed study from Stanford University Zoom Fatigue is a real thing Here are some tips to help you overcome this problem and clear the mental fog that occurs when being in front of the camera all day

by Kevin Johns

May 27, 2021

Architecture & Engineering Firms

Energizing Firm Culture in a Virtual World

Maintaining a magnetic culture is tough enough in normal times but in today s virtual environment it s even harder to keep team members fully engaged Here are some tips owners can use to deal with this challenge along with some context to help tailor your approach

by Kevin Johns

May 11, 2021

Architecture & Engineering Firms

5 Financial Considerations for Architecture and Engineering Firms

In running your architecture or engineering business you may find yourself spending as much time working on the business as you spend working in it Here are five financial considerations that will help you build an enterprise that lasts for you and for your employees

by Kevin Johns

April 13, 2021

COVID-19, Tax & Assurance Guidance

7 Cash Considerations in Challenging Times

We are living in unprecedented times learning and adapting every day without clarity as to what the future may look like In the midst of the uncertainty it is as critically important that business owners lead and make wise decisions

by Kevin Johns

April 24, 2020

Tax & Assurance Guidance

Common GAAP Violations for Manufacturers

Across the manufacturing sector there is a great amount of diverse strategies footprints and segment approaches as they deal with artificial intelligence augmented reality and the ever increasing spread of robotics From an accounting standpoint the one thing that often unites these companies together is GAAP Generally Accepted Accounting Principles which provides

by Kevin Johns

May 16, 2019

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