Recognizing the complexities surrounding the hospitality and gaming industry are unique, RubinBrown has established a dedicated group to serve these organizations.  RubinBrown is recognized as a leader in the hospitality and gaming industry and currently serves clients spanning across the nation.  

As one of the largest public accounting firms in the region, our team is experienced in providing a comprehensive range of services and close personal attention to our clients.

The RubinBrown Hospitality and Gaming Services Group includes experienced professionals, all of whom possess high levels of industry experience, as well as the tools essential to serve all types of hospitality and gaming organizations.

To better serve our hospitality and gaming clients and focus on complex issues faced by different facets of the industry, we have aligned our resources in segments.  Our eight segment areas of focus are:

• Gaming - Commercial
• Gaming - Tribal
• Grocery
• Hotels
• Private & Semi-Private Clubs and Golf Courses
• Retail
• Restaurants
• Theatres

The ever-changing marketplace presents organizations with endless opportunities for success, but also drives them to continuously look for innovative ways to remain ahead of the competition.  

Our Hospitality and Gaming Services Team work closely with our clients to provide new ideas, approaches, analyses and best practice recommendations to add value to their operations.  

To stay current on issues involving the hospitality and gaming industry, members of the Hospitality and Gaming Services Group are officers and members who regularly attend and speak at industry conferences and functions.


Hospitality & Gaming Specialized Services

Assurance and Accounting Services
RubinBrown offers a full spectrum of traditional accounting and assurance services.  As part of our accounting and assurance engagements, we offer a unique report designed for your business.  

Our Business Performance Analysis includes benchmarking information, advice for improving controls, an evaluation of accounting and tax issues, process improvement opportunities and much more.

• Audits, reviews and compilations of financial statements
• Preparation of comprehensive management letters 
• Agreed-upon procedures 
• Audits of pension and 401(k) plans

Tax Compliance and Consulting Services
Beyond simply handling your tax compliance needs, RubinBrown will help you capitalize on tax-saving opportunities, giving your business a competitive advantage.

Tax Compliance

• Preparation of Forms 990 and 990-T
• Federal, State and Local Tax preparation 
• Internal Revenue Service examinations 
• Real Estate and Personal Property Tax 
• Ongoing compliance and consulting
• Asset classification 
• Cost segregation analysis 
• Valuation review and assessment challenge 
• Litigation support

Sales & Use Tax Services

• Nexus (filing) requirements
• Voluntary disclosure negotiation 
• Planning and structuring 
• Sales & use tax refund review 
• Examination representation 
• Employment Taxes 
• Consultation and compliance 
• Policies and procedures development and implementation 
• Tax credits 
• Examination representation

Business Advisory Services
We assist both public and private companies with value-added consulting services:

 Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit

• Risk assessments and internal audits
• Sarbanes-Oxley compliance 
• Internal control and operational reviews 
• Policy and procedure development and documentation 
• Corporate compliance audits 
• Forensic accounting

 Financial Reporting

• SEC financial reporting
• IPO, merger, and acquisition assistance 
• Business valuation 
• Financial forecasts, projections, and budgeting assistance 
• Cash flow analysis 
• Financing analysis and assistance 
• Lost profit calculation and litigation support 
• Profit improvement and statistical comparison analysis 
• Market feasibility and economic impact studies

Information Technology Audit

• Payment card industry (PCI) data security standards review
• Information privacy review (Gramm-Leach-Bliley) 
• IT risk assessment/planning 
• IT audit project management 
• General computer control review 
• ERP and application audit 
• System implementation controls design 
• Pre and post implementation review 
• IT security assessment 
• IT policy and procedure development and integration

Information Technology Consulting Services

• MAS90 and Great Plains implementation, support and training
• Experience with POS and retail operating experiences 
• Retail and Pro Shop inventory management implementation 
• System procedures and controls consulting 
• Integration with operating systems and general ledger packages

Gaming

• Regulatory compliance audits
• Title 31 compliance 
• Operational reviews and consulting 
• Adjusted Gross Receipts (AGR) audits

Miscellaneous

• Franchise audits and related agreed upon procedures
• Vote tabulation 
• Inventory controls and procedures analysis

Hospitality & Gaming Publications

Gaming Services Update
This update provides revenue updates, critical industry information, and the latest news in the marketplace.

Winter 2012

Fall 2011

Inaugural Edition

Gaming Stats
The Gaming Stats provides a comprehensive and comparative report of key gaming statistics of the industry--both on national and regional levels. 

Commercial & Tribal Gaming Stats 2012

Gaming Stats 2012 Supplements

Gaming Operations 2012:  Tribes By NIGC Region

Arizona Tribal Gaming Analysis 2012

New Mexico Tribal Gaming Analysis 2012

Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Analysis 2012

Country Club Stats
Our annual Country Club Statistical Survey provides benchmarking information to golf course and club managers to assist them in analyzing their operations.

2011 Country Club Stats