Industries / Real Estate

Trusted Guidance in an Ever-Evolving Market.

Wilkins Miller provides trusted advice on how to approach the real estate market from all positions – whether you are the buyer, seller or investor. We assess the current market from every angle and ensure that clients are aware of all opportunities and risks at hand, and are correctly positioned to take advantage of all available opportunities. We’ve repeatedly built value for our clients by providing audit, tax and consulting services.

Our industry experience in real estate is vast and of great variety. For over four decades members of our team have worked with clients from the pre-formation period through the successful completion of many real estate projects from residential development, regional shopping malls and centers made up of large anchor tenants.

How our services are applied to real estate

Tax
  • Tax returns and assessments for entities holding commercial rental real estate, certain family held real estate and other
  • Advisement on the selection of entities
  • Transactional structuring advising to include tax-free exchange transaction planning (Section 1031)
Cost Segregation Studies
  • Advisement on transactional assistance and various other areas
Financial Reporting and Assurance
  • Provide assurance services when needed in areas such as, HUD projects, requiring audited financial reporting or in the agreed upon procedures engagement areas to review transactions and controls
  • Check for industry compliance matters in the area of escrow account maintenance
Forensic Accounting, Litigation & Business Valuations
  • Performance of valuations of real estate entities and interests held in real estate entities
Consulting
  • We create financial models that can be used to develop a 10 year forecast on an individual project and consolidated level
  • Our team assists in underwriting potential real estate deals whether they are acquisitions, redeployment, or ground up, as well as tenant credit
Outsourced Accounting Services
  • Assist with monthly financial statements, check writing, account reconciliation, payroll and sales tax filings. Our team can serve as your back office without having to take on unnecessary costs.
  • Serve as an interim CFO or other supporting accounting personnel for staff transition within an organization.
Wealth Management
  • Our group works with clients to integrate their value of business into the overall business portfolio from a holistic view
  • We manage investments of the company’s retirement systems
IT
  • Our IT department can manage the computer, phone and other technology needs, including the design and implementation of facility improvements in these areas (i.e. wiring, equipment procurement/setup/training).

Our partnership with Wilkins Miller has been a large part of our success. They study our practice and report on ways to continually improve. We think it’s important to invest in staying fresh and cutting edge, and we look to their team to help.

– Matt White

Wilkins Miller has played a key role in some pivotal transactions for our company that helped put us in the position we are today. It’s not just about the accounting elements, they have a business component to their advice which allows them to be an extension of our management team on major decisions for our business.

– Philip Burton

We look to Wilkins Miller’s team for advice because of their understanding of our business and expertise in our industry. They constantly help us navigate through complex issues to help drive our business decisions.

– Marl Cummings IV

While Wilkins Miller is a bigger firm, it doesn’t have that feel. We don’t get lost in the shuffle and we’ve always felt like the team is attentive to our needs. They go out of their way to do the research, answer our questions and explain our options.

– Holli Parks

The team at Wilkins Miller is always available to answer all of our questions and give us the immediate attention needed to get the job done. We are consistently impressed with their knowledge, professionalism and work ethic.

– Richard Inge

Industry Leaders

Scott L. Browning, CPA, MTA

Partner

Micah Wheeler, CPA

Partner

Mandy Parker, CPA

Manager

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Scott L. Browning, CPA, MTA

Partner

As a partner of Wilkins Miller, Scott Browning has worked in public accounting since 1996. Upon earning a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from The University of Alabama and a Master's of Taxation from The University of Alabama, Scott began his career with a national accounting firm in Birmingham before joining the firm.

Scott specializes in federal and multi-state tax compliance and planning for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and trusts and has strong experience in the preparation of financial statements, bookkeeping, contractor's licenses, and representation in Internal Revenue Service and state department of revenue examinations.

He is a member of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants and the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants. Scott sits on the board of directors for The University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic and is the treasurer for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. He was a part of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants Leadership Academy Class of 2012 and was named one of Mobile Bay magazine's "Forty Under 40."

Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing and watching the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Scott L. Browning, CPA, MTA

Partner

As a partner of Wilkins Miller, Scott Browning has worked in public accounting since 1996. Upon earning a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from The University of Alabama and a Master's of Taxation from The University of Alabama, Scott began his career with a national accounting firm in Birmingham before joining the firm.

Scott specializes in federal and multi-state tax compliance and planning for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and trusts and has strong experience in the preparation of financial statements, bookkeeping, contractor's licenses, and representation in Internal Revenue Service and state department of revenue examinations.

He is a member of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants and the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants. Scott sits on the board of directors for The University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic and is the treasurer for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. He was a part of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants Leadership Academy Class of 2012 and was named one of Mobile Bay magazine's "Forty Under 40."

Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing and watching the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Micah Wheeler, CPA

Partner

Micah joined Wilkins Miller in 2006 and was named partner in 2020. Micah has specialized in audits of not for profit and non-public organizations, and not for profit federal & multi-state tax compliance. Through audits and consulting roles, Micah helps organizations design, implement, and maintain accounting processes that provide decision makers with meaningful, timely, and relevant financial information. Micah works with numerous not for profit organizations in an outsourced CFO role, and has significant experience assisting with accounting and reporting associated with tax-exempt bond financings.

Micah is a member of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants, Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and the University of South Alabama Alumni Association. He is the president of the accounting advisory board for the University of South Alabama, and has served as the treasurer for Azalea City Montessori, and Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services. Micah is a Big with Big Brothers Big Sisters and has volunteered with Junior Achievement. Micah is a founding member of the Order of Fuse with the Fuse Project and was also a participant of the ASCPA Leadership Academy Class V.

Outside of work, Micah enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, traveling, running and staying active.

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Micah Wheeler, CPA

Partner

Micah joined Wilkins Miller in 2006 and was named partner in 2020. Micah has specialized in audits of not for profit and non-public organizations, and not for profit federal & multi-state tax compliance. Through audits and consulting roles, Micah helps organizations design, implement, and maintain accounting processes that provide decision makers with meaningful, timely, and relevant financial information. Micah works with numerous not for profit organizations in an outsourced CFO role, and has significant experience assisting with accounting and reporting associated with tax-exempt bond financings.

Micah is a member of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants, Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and the University of South Alabama Alumni Association. He is the president of the accounting advisory board for the University of South Alabama, and has served as the treasurer for Azalea City Montessori, and Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services. Micah is a Big with Big Brothers Big Sisters and has volunteered with Junior Achievement. Micah is a founding member of the Order of Fuse with the Fuse Project and was also a participant of the ASCPA Leadership Academy Class V.

Outside of work, Micah enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, traveling, running and staying active.

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Mandy Parker, CPA

Manager

Mandy Parker began her career with Wilkins Miller in 2013 as an intern and was named manager in 2020. Her areas of special competence include taxation of individuals, partnerships, non-profits and corporations with significant real estate industry experience.

Mandy earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from The University of Alabama and a Master's of Accounting from the University of South Alabama. She is a member of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants and Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mandy served as the Vice President of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants Young CPA Cabinet.

In her spare time, Mandy enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering at her sons’ school, weekends at the beach, and anything active.

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Mandy Parker, CPA

Manager

Mandy Parker began her career with Wilkins Miller in 2013 as an intern and was named manager in 2020. Her areas of special competence include taxation of individuals, partnerships, non-profits and corporations with significant real estate industry experience.

Mandy earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from The University of Alabama and a Master's of Accounting from the University of South Alabama. She is a member of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants and Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mandy served as the Vice President of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants Young CPA Cabinet.

In her spare time, Mandy enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering at her sons’ school, weekends at the beach, and anything active.