Specializing in high-growth technology companies, EGC's Accounting, Compliance, Tax, and Advisory Team has assisted a wide spectrum of businesses, from new startups to large, multinational publicly traded corporations.

Our Accounting and Compliance Services
Eva Garland Consulting (EGC) provides comprehensive accounting, compliance, tax, and fractional CFO services designed specifically for high-growth technology and life science companies. Our CPAs deliver strategic financial solutions that empower innovators to develop, scale, and commercialize their technologies.
From startups to publicly traded corporations, we have supported more than 1,000 companies in developing and maintaining compliant accounting systems and optimizing their resources to accelerate growth. With over 100 years of combined experience, our team provides expertise in maintaining GAAP-compliant books as well as specialized support in areas such as tax preparation, government grant compliance, and CFO-level strategic planning.
EGC’s accounting professionals provide full-service support to manage your company’s financial operations. From general ledger maintenance and accounts payable/receivable to financial reporting and cash flow management, our services ensure accuracy, efficiency, and transparency. We integrate seamlessly with your internal team to deliver dependable, GAAP-compliant financial statements.
We conduct in-depth reviews of your accounting systems to ensure they align with your organization’s growth stage and reporting requirements. Our experts assess your company’s accounting policies, internal controls, and workflows, then implement best practices to ensure that you are compliant with all applicable regulations and prepared for an audit.
EGC’s tax team specializes in tax preparation and planning for companies engaged in research and development (R&D). We understand the complex intersection of R&D tax credits, grant funding, and government compliance, ensuring you capture every available benefit while maintaining accurate and compliant tax filings. Whether you are pursuing SBIR/STTR awards or conducting investor-funded R&D, our experts help optimize your tax outcomes.
Our Fractional CFO Services provide high-level strategic guidance to support financial planning, fundraising, and long-term growth. Our experienced Senior team members provide financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and investor reporting—so you have the tools you need to scale your business.
EGC is a nationally recognized leader in government grant and contract compliance, with deep expertise in SBIR/STTR programs. Our team ensures accurate accounting, budgeting, and reporting aligned with federal regulations. We also help clients manage indirect cost rate proposals, incurred cost submissions grant audits, and post-award financial management, enabling innovators to maximize funding while maintaining full compliance.
Accounting & Compliance Spotlights
Read Now — How to Protect Your Business from Payment Fraud
Get the latest risk management insights from EGC accounting expert Aron Josefsberg, MBA, as he shares practical strategies to help businesses protect against rising payment fraud threats. In this blog, Aron outlines common red flags, key internal controls, and proactive verification steps organizations can use to prevent email spoofing, fraudulent payment requests, and costly financial losses.
Read Now — 6 Tax Strategies that all Early-Stage R&D Companies Should be Thinking About
EGC Accounting’s PJ Donohue, CPA, outlines six actionable strategies, from leveraging R&D tax credits to taking advantage of QSBS and bonus depreciation.
Watch Now — Tax Playbook for SBIR/STTR Funded Companies
This playbook provides lifecycle-based tax and accounting guidance for SBIR/STTR startups, with a focus on compliance, risk reduction, and investment readiness. It covers strategies related to R&D tax credits, Section 174 changes and amended return opportunities, and Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) positioning.
Watch Now—Webinar and Open Q&A Session for Recent SBIR/STTR Awardees
In this session, CEO, Eva Garland, Ph.D., and VP of Accounting & Compliance, Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA, guide attendees through the essential requirements for new SBIR/STTR awards and provide real-time answers to common compliance questions. Viewers will gain clarity on timekeeping, project cost accounting, and policy & procedures development to ensure their projects stay on track.
A New Year Checklist: Key Compliance and Tax Deadlines for 2026
The new year is when many early-stage companies discover how quickly accounting, tax, and compliance requirements can escalate in priority—especially in research-driven and federally funded environments. Here are some key dates to keep in mind for organizations with a December 31st fiscal year-end. Early planning for these deadlines can help avoid surprises and ensure smoother operations as the year gets underway.
Tax Law Changes: What SBIR and STTR Grantees need to know about OBBBA “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
On July 4th of this year, the US enacted the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), making permanent changes to how research and development expenses are treated for tax purposes. Click here to learn what SBIR and STTR grant recipients should know to successfully navigate these changes.
Top 10 Compliance Pitfalls Every New SBIR Awardee Should Know
In this article, Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA, highlights the most common compliance pitfalls that can lead to audit findings and funding clawbacks for SBIR and STTR awardees and shares best practices to help grantees stay compliant. Readers will gain insights into accurate project cost accounting, proper time tracking, policy and procedures documentation, and navigating grant versus contract requirements to reduce risk and protect their funding.
Why Do I Have to Keep Timesheets for My SBIR Grant?
In this article, Jeremy Hinckley, CPA, MBA, explains why timesheets and total time accounting are critical compliance requirements for SBIR and STTR funded companies. Readers will learn how proper timekeeping substantiates labor costs, ensures accurate allocation between reimbursable and unallowable activities, and strengthens internal controls to prevent audit findings or funding risks.

“Working with EGC allows us to have an extremely knowledgeable team readily available to handle as much or as little as we require. PJ Donahue has guided us through some challenging tax situations, answering our questions, but more importantly, providing the advice we didn’t know to ask about. The tax team handles the here and now, while looking to the future and positioning us to grow. Our accounting team has structured our financial system for government compliance but also will do whatever we need from checking an entry to helping develop our policies and procedures. Working with EGC has been a pleasure and given us a sense of security in our operations, while providing the flexibility we need.”
Debbie Somers, Co-Founder & COO
“I really appreciate how the team has been proactive about providing support with pre-award negotiations and transition to accounting services after we got an award.”
Gavin Taylor, CTO
“While there are many impressive aspects of EGC, let me focus on 2 here. First, the timeliness and availability of the team is essential. I have a lot of questions and feel free to reach out to the various members for input and guidance at any time. Second, and extremely critical for an early stage research company like ours, we appreciate the flexibility that EGC provides enabling us to take advantage of as little or as much customized help as we need and as our cash flow allow while we are growing. We are looking forward to a long and growing future partnership.”
Debbie Somers, COO
“The EGC team is highly professional and keeps everything on track as it relates to accounting for federal grants.”
Ramani Ramchandran, President & Founder
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with the accounting team at Eva Garland Consulting, and Chris Gearing has been a standout partner throughout the process. From onboarding our new accounting team to supporting us as we scale, Chris and his team have been instrumental in helping us stay organized, compliant, and confident in our operations.”
Nicole Librandi, Accounting Manager
“I’ve had a great experience working with Eva Garland Consulting for our accounting needs at Clearsens. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and highly experienced in handling accounting for SBIR/STTR-funded companies.”
Yalcin Yamaner, CEO
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