RnD Consulting, Inc. is a knowledge-centered organization consulting
solely
in the area of research and development credit tax law. We are committed to
preserving business' rights to claim federal and state R&D credits. We have
assisted in recovering in excess of a $100 million in cash refunds from
previously unclaimed credits and in developing proprietary methodology for
defending past, present and future credits.
Brian S. Halminiak, CPA
(312) 927-0828
Since 1999, Brian has been leading research & development tax credit
teams of experts possessing unique knowledge in operational consulting,
engineering, financial data analysis, process profiling, tax and audit
defense. These efforts have led to the recovery of in excess of $100 million
dollars of refundable tax credits and cash flow for businesses across all
industries including, but not limited to, the automotive, chemical, food,
software, metal stamping, point of purchase/store display and many others.
Brian previously served as the National Director of the Research &
Development (R&D) Tax Credit Consulting Services Practice for an
internationally recognized financial & business advisory services
organization.
He has authored articles on research & development tax credits and the
historical evolution of its purpose. Brian is routinely invited to present
on the topic of R&D tax credits to trade organizations, executive round
tables, banking institutions, consulting organizations and other
professional groups.
Brian has 25 years of experience in the areas of business advisory,
strategic tax, international tax and operational consulting. He served both
middle market and publicly traded business owners & management as a tax
partner with Arthur Andersen.
A graduate of the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Accounting, he earned his Illinois CPA designation and his
Missouri CPA designation. Over the years, Brian has served in numerous
professional associations and community organizations and is a member of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Robert L. Singer, PE
(216) 990-3044
For over 20 years, Robert has been leading efforts to assess business'
operational activities. These efforts include Strategic Business Planning,
Profitability Enhancement, Process Improvement, Merger & Acquisition
Planning, Crisis Management and Research & Development Tax Credits. His
broad operational knowledge has allowed him to fill a critical role in
identifying qualifying r&d activities. Robert has assisted clients in
identifying and recovering tens of millions of dollars in r&d credits.
Clients have included manufacturers of metals, plastics, rubber, chemicals,
food, electronics and point-of-purchase displays as well as many others.
Robert has a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, a B.S. in Applied Physics
and an M.S. in Management Engineering. His 1993 thesis "A Practical
Methodology for Business Process Redesign in a Service Environment" was on
the forefront of the BPR field and created a comprehensive enterprise-wide
improvement approach that encompasses all aspects of a business. Mr. Singer
has developed and taught business improvement classes and has
taught/facilitated strategic planning and Kaizen events across the country.
Prior to founding RnD Consulting, Robert was Director of Research &
Development (R&D) Tax Credit Consulting for one of the eight largest
accounting/consulting firms and before that was a Director with a premier
consulting firm focusing on the diagnosis of under-performing operations /
organizations and the rapid implementation of improvement plans.
Shari B. Singer, CPA
For more than 20 years, Shari has worked in accounting and finance in a variety of industries. Shari's focus has included identifying procedural and technological efficiencies, designing internal controls and support of research and development tax credit projects throughout her tenure. Additional experience includes financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting and internal and external reporting and compliance with regulations related to the telecom industry. Shari was a Manager for 9 years with a Big 6 international accounting firm and served as a division controller for a major telecommunications company for 12 years.
A graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce, she earned her Virginia and Ohio CPA designations. Shari is active in several community and professional associations and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
