Ferira, Ainsworth & Company, LLC

Ferira, Ainsworth & Company, LLC is a CPA firm in Charleston, SC, dedicated exclusively to serving construction contractors throughout the state. The firm offers specialized accounting and consulting services tailored to the unique challenges of the construction industry, including financial statement preparation, bonding and surety assistance, tax planning, job and equipment costing system design, and internal control audits. With nearly 100 years of combined experience among its team, led by Managing Member Joseph W. Ferira, Jr., CPA, CCIFP, the firm brings deep expertise in construction-specific accounting, software implementation, and operational efficiency. Their services are designed to support contractors in securing financing, managing overhead, and improving financial management systems.

The firm emphasizes its focused practice in construction accounting, ensuring clients receive guidance from professionals deeply familiar with the industry’s complex tax regulations and financial demands. Services include preparing audited, reviewed, or compiled financial statements, assisting with performance bonds, evaluating and implementing construction accounting software, and providing controller-level support through a “controller in a box” model for non-attest clients. The firm also supports clients with business planning, break-even analysis, incentive pay systems, and recruiting qualified accounting personnel.

Located in Charleston, SC, Ferira, Ainsworth & Company, LLC serves construction contractors across the state, offering expert financial and tax advisory services rooted in decades of industry-specific experience. The firm’s reputation is built on its specialization, long-standing expertise, and commitment to helping contractors navigate the financial intricacies of their business. As a trusted advisor to construction professionals in Charleston and beyond, the firm stands as a specialized resource in a competitive field.

Services:

• Construction Accounting
• Performance Bond Assistance
• Tax Preparation