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Nauman Poonja, CPA
Nauman Poonja is the founder and CEO of Accounovation. He has 20+ years of experience as a CPA, has delivered 8,000+ hours of fractional CFO work, and has worked with 200+ manufacturing business leaders on cash flow, pricing, costing and growth planning.
Articles
IEEPA Tariff Refunds: How Manufacturers Should Account for Them
IEEPA tariff refunds for manufacturers: which entries qualify now, when to book the refund, what you may owe customers, and the tax and…
Standard Cost Variances Explained: A Practical Guide for Manufacturers
Purchase price, material usage, labor rate, labor efficiency and overhead variances explained with worked examples — and how…
Month-End Close Checklist for Job Shops
A step-by-step month-end close checklist for job shops and custom manufacturers — cut-offs, reconciliations, WIP and job costing,…
Qualified Production Property Tax Incentive for Manufacturers
Learn how the QPP tax incentive lets manufacturers deduct 100% of new facility costs in Year 1. Eligibility rules, key dates, and how to…
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Manufacturers
Discover year-end tax planning strategies built for manufacturing companies from bonus depreciation to R&D credits.
State Tax Nexus for Manufacturers: Triggers & Compliance
Learn what triggers state tax nexus for manufacturers, how to conduct a nexus review, and practical steps to stay compliant across…
Transfer Pricing for Multi-Entity Manufacturers | Basics
Learn the basics of transfer pricing for multi-entity manufacturing businesses — arm's length rules, methods, documentation, and common…
Manufacturing Property Tax: Reduce What You Owe on Equipment
Learn how manufacturers can reduce property tax on equipment and facilities through exemptions, assessment appeals, and smart asset…
OBBBA Tax Provisions for Manufacturers: What to Know in 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act gives manufacturers major tax wins in 2026 — bonus depreciation, R&D expensing, facility write-offs, and…
Section 174 R&D Expensing Changes: What Manufacturers Must Know
Section 174A lets manufacturers deduct domestic R&D costs again. What changed, what the passed July 2026 deadline means, and what to do…
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