Indianapolis, IN

What We Do

Our Services

Whether you need accounting, auditing, advisory, or strategic planning — our broad bench of experienced professionals means one-stop for all your needs.

Comprehensive Solutions for
Every Client We Serve

We like to think of ourselves as an extension of each client's organization — providing answers on your timetable and on your deadlines.

Perhaps No Other Industry Is More Heavily Scrutinized

There are many variables and intersecting aspects exclusive to your industry. Seldom in other industries do isolated projects have such an across-the-board impact on your ability to manage resources wisely.

LWG's creative and innovative perspective can lead you to not just a reasonable solution, but a superior solution with broader application and success. We listen first to understand the current challenge, then study the big picture for other ongoing issues.

Often, we are able to address not only the current problem, but deliver a solution that positions the utility and community for greater efficiency, ease of operation, or a course correction that pays off for years to come.

You can look to LWG with confidence for:

Audit
Tax & Compliance
Fiscal Analysis
Internal Control Analysis
Rate Development
Power lines — utility services

Utilities Team

Brian D. Cherry

Brian D. Cherry

Partner

CPA, CGMA

Bonnie J. Mann

Bonnie J. Mann

Partner

CPA

Earl L. Ridlen III

Earl L. Ridlen III

Partner

CPA, CGMA

What's the Next Big Thing for Your Community?

LWG is local to Indiana, and is focused on Indiana communities. We understand the daily challenges our public officials face, and see the solutions and opportunities necessary to address those challenges.

What is essential is the commitment to serve responsibly, efficiently, and ethically. Many of our clients have been with us for more than a decade. From economic development strategies to analyzing financing options or operational consulting, we deliver by being accessible, responsive and straightforward.

Our team not only brings years of working with communities throughout Indiana, but several have served in state and local government positions. This uniquely equips LWG to understand what our clients face in terms of operations, financial decisions, inter and intra-governmental cooperation, public input, and regulation.

You can look to LWG with confidence for:

Bonds & Financing Options
Post Issuance / Regulatory Compliance
Economic Development Strategies
Budgets / Operational Reviews
Audit / Audit Preparation
Utilities Rates & User Charges
Government building — municipal services

Governments Team

James P. Higgins

James P. Higgins

Partner

CPA, CGMA

Robert L. Swintz

Robert L. Swintz

Partner

CPA, JD

Growing Your Business with LWG

Your primary goal as a business owner is to grow your business, yet just crunching numbers won't give you an accurate measure of performance. There are so many other functions that can either enhance your growth or worse, hamstring your efforts.

Whether it's assistance at the onset through financial and strategic planning, evaluating the impacts of various tax planning options, investigating merger/acquisition opportunities, conducting a comprehensive business valuation, or gaining the organizational capacity to efficiently manage the preparation of financial statements and tax returns — LWG can be your business solution.

Our goal is to deliver the value-added component to every engagement we undertake. We provide quick and personal responses to our clients. In fact, many clients consider us a part of the team and a natural extension of their business.

You can look to LWG with confidence for:

Compilation & Review Services
Audit & Compliance
Interim Financial Statements
Budgets
Forecasts & Projections
Business Valuation
Tax Preparation
Business meeting — local business services

Local Business Team

Brian D. Cherry

Brian D. Cherry

Partner

CPA, CGMA

Earl L. Ridlen III

Earl L. Ridlen III

Partner

CPA, CGMA

Ready to Get Started?

LWG encompasses many specialties yet has one focus: the success of our clients.

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