CPA & Accounting Services in Austin, TX
Your business deserves a CPA firm that is as invested in your success as you are. PriceKubecka delivers proactive, year-round tax strategy, audit, and accounting services to help Austin businesses confidently grow in one of America’s most dynamic economies.
A CPA Firm Built for Austin’s Growth
PriceKubecka has served businesses across Texas for nearly 30 years, and our Austin office reflects our commitment to being where our clients need us most. Led by Partner Amy Sac, CPA — a University of Texas at Austin graduate and Austin native — our local team brings the kind of deep community connection that makes a real difference in how we serve our clients. Amy is not just managing an office from afar; she lives and works in the same business ecosystem you do.
Founded in 1995 and recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southwest, PriceKubecka operates from two strategic Texas locations — our Austin office in Southwest Austin near Barton Creek and our DFW office in Addison. This dual presence allows us to serve clients across the state with hands-on attention, whether you are a tech startup in the Domain, a construction company building in Georgetown, or a professional services firm headquartered Downtown.
Austin is unlike any other market in Texas. The intersection of explosive tech growth, a massive construction pipeline, a major state university, and state government creates a business environment with opportunities and complexities that demand a CPA firm with diverse expertise. Our team understands these dynamics because we work within them every day — advising clients on R&D tax credits in semiconductor manufacturing, guiding construction firms through bonding requirements on major commercial projects, and helping venture-backed startups prepare their financials for the next funding round.
What Sets PriceKubecka Apart in Austin
- Local leadership — Amy Sac, CPA, a UT Austin graduate and lifelong Austin resident, leads our local office
- Year-round proactive engagement — We monitor your financials continuously, not just at filing deadlines
- Proprietary audit technology — Our 401(k) audit platform automates 90% of the process
- Deep construction expertise — Charlie Holleman leads our construction assurance practice from Austin
- R&D tax credit specialists — Critical for Austin’s tech and semiconductor companies
- Inc. recognized growth — Named to the Inc. Fastest-Growing Private Companies list for the Southwest
Understanding Austin’s Business Landscape
Austin’s Booming Business Economy
Known worldwide as “Silicon Hills,” Austin has cemented itself as one of America’s premier business destinations. The metro area is home to 2.55 million residents, making it the 25th most populous metro in the United States and the 4th fastest-growing. That growth is not merely residential — Austin’s GDP reached $268 billion, with a 36.4% increase since 2019, the highest GDP growth rate of any major U.S. metro area over that period.
The city’s tech ecosystem is staggering in scale. Tesla’s Gigafactory in southeast Travis County employs approximately 21,000 workers. Apple’s $1 billion campus in North Austin, Samsung’s $17 billion semiconductor fab in Taylor, Dell Technologies in Round Rock, and major offices for Oracle, Google, Meta, IBM, AMD, and NXP Semiconductors have transformed Austin from a promising tech town into a global innovation hub.
In 2025, Austin startups raised a record $7.94 billion in venture capital funding — a 116.4% increase year over year. The city is home to more than 5,500 startups and over 20 unicorns including Bumble, Indeed, and CrowdStrike. The University of Texas at Austin fuels this pipeline with 55,000 students, 23,900 employees, and over $1 billion in annual research funding. With 57,973 business establishments — 84.6% of which employ fewer than 20 people — Austin is a city of entrepreneurs, and those entrepreneurs need CPAs who understand growth.
Texas Tax & Compliance for Austin Businesses
One of the reasons businesses flock to Austin is Texas’s lack of a state income tax. However, that does not mean Texas is a tax-free environment. The Texas franchise tax — often called the “margin tax” — applies to most business entities at a rate of 0.75% of taxable margin. Wholesalers and retailers qualify for a reduced rate of 0.375%. Businesses with total revenue under the $2.65 million threshold are exempt from filing, which provides relief for many of Austin’s small and early-stage businesses.
Where Austin businesses often feel the heaviest tax burden is in property taxes, which average approximately 2.05% for commercial properties — among the highest in the nation. Combined with a sales tax rate of 8.25% (6.25% state plus 2% local), the effective tax burden on Austin businesses is more significant than the “no income tax” headline suggests. Strategic tax planning is essential to manage these costs effectively.
For Austin’s tech companies, the federal Research and Development tax credit represents a major opportunity. Companies investing in software development, engineering, semiconductor design, or process improvement can offset significant tax liability through properly documented R&D credits. Many Austin businesses leave these credits on the table because they either do not realize they qualify or lack a CPA firm with the expertise to identify and document qualifying activities.
As Austin companies scale — adding employees across multiple states, opening secondary locations, or preparing for acquisition — the compliance landscape becomes exponentially more complex. Multi-state nexus analysis, transfer pricing, entity structuring, and ASC 606 revenue recognition all demand a CPA firm that thinks proactively rather than reactively. PriceKubecka is wired to solve these challenges before they become problems.
CPA Services for Austin Businesses
Comprehensive financial services designed to help Austin companies navigate growth, compliance, and opportunity — buttoned up and on time, every time.
Tax Strategy & Planning
Year-round tax planning that goes far beyond annual filing. For Austin’s tech companies, we specialize in R&D tax credit identification and documentation — a critical opportunity in a city where semiconductor design, software engineering, and process innovation generate millions in qualifying expenditures. Our team handles multi-state tax compliance for companies with remote teams, cost segregation studies for commercial property owners, federal and state filings, and IRS representation when issues arise. We also advise on entity structuring to minimize the Texas franchise tax and optimize equity compensation for founders and key employees.
Corporate Audit & Assurance
Financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures delivered by a team you can meet face to face. Amy Sac, CPA, leads our Austin assurance practice with deep expertise in construction, manufacturing, and professional services industries. For venture-backed Austin startups preparing for Series B rounds, acquisitions, or IPO readiness, audited financials are often a prerequisite. We have led complex implementations of ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and ASC 842 (lease accounting) for clients navigating these transitions, ensuring compliance without disrupting operations.
401(k) & Benefit Plan Audits
Austin’s rapidly scaling startups often cross the 100-participant threshold for mandatory 401(k) plan audits sooner than expected. PriceKubecka’s proprietary audit platform automates approximately 90% of the engagement, meaning most clients spend fewer than five hours on their end to complete the process. We handle ERISA compliance, DOL requirements, and Form 5500 filings with precision. Our dedicated team at 401kCPAs.com serves plan sponsors nationwide, combining deep specialization with technology that makes the experience genuinely painless.
Accounting Services
PriceKubecka provides comprehensive accounting services that scale with your company — month-end close management, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, profitability modeling, and financial reporting packages for investors and boards. We offer on-site support for Austin businesses, embedding with your team to build accounting infrastructure that grows with you. For startups preparing for their next funding round, we ensure your books tell the story investors need to see.
Construction Accounting
Austin added 120,000 new homes between 2015 and 2024 — a 30% increase in housing stock — and over 5.7 million square feet of commercial office space is currently under construction. PriceKubecka’s construction practice, led by Partner Charlie Holleman, CPA and Director of Construction Assurance, delivers the specialized accounting these projects demand. We handle percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition, WIP schedule preparation, job costing, overhead allocation, and change order tracking. Charlie is an active member of CFMA and serves as treasurer for Rotary Club and BookSpring in Austin.
Bonding & Surety Support
For Austin contractors pursuing larger commercial, infrastructure, and government projects, bonding capacity is everything. Surety companies and bonding agents require clean, reliable financial statements delivered on a predictable timeline. PriceKubecka specializes in producing the financial documentation that bonding companies demand — audited statements, reviewed financials, detailed WIP schedules, and cash flow analyses. We work directly with your bonding agent to understand their requirements, and we deliver on time, every time. Our construction team ensures your financials present the strongest possible picture to maximize your bonding capacity.
Why Austin Businesses Choose PriceKubecka
Our CPAs are as invested in your success as you are. Here is what sets us apart.
Amy Sac, CPA, leads our Austin office as an audit partner overseeing all assurance services. A University of Texas at Austin graduate and lifelong Austin resident, Amy brings an insider’s understanding of the local business community combined with deep technical expertise in construction, manufacturing, and professional services. She has personally led ASC 606 and ASC 842 implementations for Austin clients, ensuring compliance transitions are handled efficiently and accurately.
Charlie Holleman, CPA, serves as our Director of Construction Assurance, bringing specialized expertise in complex audit and attestation engagements for construction companies. A Texas State University graduate, Charlie is deeply embedded in Austin’s community, serving as treasurer for both the local Rotary Club and BookSpring, a nonprofit promoting childhood literacy. His Construction Financial Management Association membership ensures he stays at the forefront of industry-specific accounting standards.
Too many CPA firms operate on a transactional, deadline-driven model — you hear from them in March, and they disappear in May. PriceKubecka operates differently. We engage with our clients throughout the year, monitoring tax law changes, identifying planning opportunities, and ensuring your financial strategy evolves alongside your business. Our proprietary audit platform for 401(k) audits, our cloud-based collaboration tools, and our willingness to work on-site at our Austin clients’ offices all demonstrate a firm that is wired to solve problems proactively.
Whether your business is a Series A startup in the Domain, a construction firm building in Georgetown, a government contractor near the Capitol, or a professional services firm in Downtown Austin, PriceKubecka has the expertise and the local presence to serve you. Our Austin office is conveniently located at 7500 Rialto Blvd in Southwest Austin, near the AMD and NXP campuses off MoPac — right in the heart of one of Austin’s key business corridors.
Frequently Asked Questions About CPA Services in Austin
Why do Austin tech companies need specialized CPA services?
Austin tech companies need specialized CPA services because the intersection of rapid growth, multi-state tax obligations, and R&D tax credits creates accounting challenges that generalist firms often lack the expertise to navigate. With over 5,500 startups and a record $7.94 billion in VC funding flowing into Austin in 2025, tech companies face unique compliance requirements including revenue recognition under ASC 606, stock option accounting, and federal and state R&D credit optimization. A CPA firm experienced in the Austin tech ecosystem can identify opportunities that save hundreds of thousands in tax liability while keeping companies audit-ready for investors and acquirers.
How does the Texas franchise tax affect Austin businesses?
The Texas franchise tax applies to most businesses operating in the state at a rate of 0.75% of taxable margin, with a reduced rate of 0.375% for qualifying wholesalers and retailers. Businesses with total revenue below $2.65 million are exempt from filing, and those below $250,000 in annualized total revenue owe no tax. While Texas has no state income tax, the franchise tax combined with property tax rates averaging 2.05% for commercial properties and an 8.25% combined sales tax means Austin businesses still face a meaningful state and local tax burden that requires strategic planning to minimize.
When does an Austin company need a 401(k) plan audit?
An Austin company needs a 401(k) plan audit when the plan has 100 or more eligible participants at the beginning of the plan year, as required by ERISA and the Department of Labor. For rapidly growing Austin startups and tech companies that are scaling their workforce quickly, this threshold can be reached sooner than expected. The audit must be completed by an independent CPA firm and filed with the company’s Form 5500. PriceKubecka’s proprietary audit platform automates approximately 90% of the audit process, meaning most clients spend fewer than five hours on their end to complete the engagement.
What accounting challenges do Austin construction companies face?
Austin construction companies face significant accounting challenges driven by the city’s unprecedented building boom, which added 120,000 new homes between 2015 and 2024. Key challenges include percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, work-in-progress schedule accuracy, job cost tracking across multiple active projects, overhead allocation, change order management, and maintaining clean financials for bonding agents. With over 5.7 million square feet of commercial office space under construction, Austin contractors also navigate complex prevailing wage requirements on public projects, multi-entity structuring, and cash flow management across long project timelines.
How can PriceKubecka help Austin startups manage rapid growth?
PriceKubecka helps Austin startups manage rapid growth by providing scalable accounting infrastructure, strategic financial guidance, and proactive tax planning that evolves as the company scales. Our services include building month-end close processes, implementing budgeting and cash flow forecasting, structuring entities for tax efficiency, managing multi-state compliance as teams go remote, maximizing R&D tax credits, and preparing financials for investor due diligence. With an office in Southwest Austin near many of the city’s tech campuses, PriceKubecka offers face-to-face support combined with the modern technology that growing companies expect.
What makes PriceKubecka different from other Austin CPA firms?
PriceKubecka differentiates itself through a combination of nearly 30 years of operational experience, proprietary audit technology, and a proactive year-round service model rather than a seasonal, transactional approach. Our proprietary audit platform automates 90% of 401(k) and employee benefit plan audits, and our dedicated construction accounting practice brings deep expertise in an industry critical to Austin’s growth. With partners like Amy Sac leading the Austin office — a UT Austin graduate and Austin native — the firm combines deep local knowledge with the resources and multi-office capabilities of a regional firm recognized by Inc. Magazine for growth.
Partner with a CPA Firm That Grows with You
Whether you are launching a startup, scaling a construction company, or managing a complex multi-state business, PriceKubecka’s Austin team is ready to help you confidently grow your business.
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