Cost Containment Advisors

Client Feedback

We have been instrumental in assisting large and medium-size companies from all industry groups to realize permanent, sizeable cost savings. Our work encompasses entire portfolios, major portions of a company’s locations, or a single location or state, depending on the nature of the need, type of asset, and client preferences.

One of the largest banking institutions:

"The Cost Containment Advisors team effortlessly worked with our in-house teams as if they were part of our staff. This seamless working contributed to greater productivity on all fronts."

"During the span of projects, we could always count on Cost Containment Advisors' readiness to handle all matters that required attention, no matter how much time or effort it took. The firm has the unique ability to keep projects moving forward to achieve the goals of its clients."

From the Fortune 100 company:

"Cost Containment Advisors has been a visionary and thought leader in incorporating the best services to serve major facilities-related projects; the company is an expert in pulling the entire process together."

"I feel that the professionals at Cost Containment Advisors are among the best that I have come across."

From a Major Trade Association:

"Cost Containment Advisors' evolutionary and novel approaches, along with the highest levels of professionalism and integrity, distinguish the company from the industry."

From a 1000-location Industrial Retailer:

"The garnering of continuous reductions in personal and real property taxes in each of the last four years continue to delight us in Cost Containment Advisors' leadership of this important cost center."

"The creation by Cost Containment Advisors of an 800-point evaluation template to assist us in weighing the most appropriate facility service provider simplified the process, upgraded the quality of the decision making, and assigned the correct weight for each variable, while leaving no stone unturned."

Additional Client Feedback from Other Clients:

“Cost Containment uses a multitude of proactive processes in the personal property tax arena. Because of this approach and their knowledge in tax laws, in one state alone they successfully saved us in excess of $2M in taxes. I would highly recommend considering using Antreas and his team of exceedingly well qualified professionals.” – [CFO]

“As an example of their efficiency, within a short time after their engagement, CCA was able to reduce our personal property taxes in one of our largest states by more than 20%. CCA’s performance consistently exceeded their promises. Their relationship with our company will go on for three years as they begin the work on the remainder of our national portfolio.” – [Vice President, Taxes]

“CCA quantifies its recommended savings strategies by providing relevant tax code/case law and extensive market research and analyses. This was a confirmation of what CCA had informed us during their initial presentations: That its recommendations were based on taxpayers’ existing rights, not a “new” tax gimmick of questionable authenticity.” – [Director of Taxes]

“CCA also informed us that it would take up only a minimal amount of our employees’ time, which also is amazingly true. They work on their own premises with quiet efficiency, without distracting our officers and employees. Our team of tax professionals continued to do business as usual and was not overburdened with questions and requests for information from CCA.” – [Vice President, Taxes]

“. . . not only are they user friendly but their work is risk free: CCA’s billings are contingent upon the savings they produce.” – [Chief Administrative Officer]

“Thank you so much for helping us achieve a permanent one-third reduction on our personal property taxes in the first year of your engagement.” – [CFO]

“The marked expertise in the relevant legal and procedural issues and the remarkable first hand knowledge of the nuts and bolts of all personal property tax matters that you brought to the table were the clear-cut reasons for this extraordinary result.” – [Vice President, Compliance and Taxes]

“In particular, I salute the intelligence you applied in articulating the complicated and dense tax law regime. You made it possible for me and other executives at our firm to understand the complex laws and regulations, which you have so deftly absorbed. We are especially impressed with the way you quickly grasped the meaning and nuance of newly enacted laws, regulations and procedures, despite the presence of our accounting/auditing firm.” “We are extremely happy with your solid and professional work product. We consider the savings and their permanence that you uncovered as “found money” and a welcome addition to our bottom line.” – [President]

“Working with your firm was a completely satisfying and profitable experience. I look forward to working with you again.” – [CFO]

“Your firm’s initial proposal was complete, carefully documented, covered all the processes that need to be undertaken, and explained fully the attendant legal issues. Our firm is – as any other firm would be – totally satisfied with your work product.” – [Vice President, Taxes]

“Cost Containment Advisors helped manage our personal and real property tax portfolio for about 4 years. During that time they successfully reduced our personal property taxes from an annual cost of $33 million to $13 million – a cash savings of $20 million. When I was initially introduced to this firm, I was skeptical about the savings opportunity. Our historically relied on the major accounting firms to oversee their property tax filings so I assumed much of the savings had been accomplished. But as you can see, the numbers speak for themselves.” – [Vice Chairman]

“The primary partner of the firm, Antreas Ghazarossian, and the rest of the team have impressed me and my team with their ability to deliver results.” – [President & CEO]

“It has been a pleasure working with CCA. They were most professional in handling our assignments, they delivered the promised results and their fees clearly produced the “value” we paid for. Lastly, their ability and willingness to explain to us the complexities of our challenges and the challenges of personal property taxes was refreshing.” – [Vice President, State and Local Taxes]

“It would appear that CCA has much work ahead in the future, judging from the many taxpayers’ challenges in the area of personal property taxes. As you may be aware, these taxes are encumbered by arcane and complex locally-driven rules, regulations and laws.” – [Chairman]

“It is good to know we can knock on their door in the future should we be challenged again by local property tax claims.” – [President]

“Antreas demonstrates strong conceptual and analytical skills. He is able to work with others, and takes the initiative consistently. Antreas has also shown his effectiveness in focusing on cost reductions, persistence in follow-up and good communications skills. Additionally, he has used his strong innovation and organizational skills to contribute to the smooth functioning of our property tax function. He has skillfully managed our Big Four accounting firm service provider. His dealings with numerous assessors throughout the country have been effective and successful, garnering extensive dollar savings for us.” – [Vice President]

“In short, you and your firm have been a valuable resource for management and keen promoter of augmenting shareholder value.” – [Vice President]

“The firm’s greatest contribution has been in the creation of a state-by-state matrix of strategies that garner cost reductions.” – [Vice President]

“Property taxes were reduced by 39% in three years, despite our burgeoning equipment growth and escalating tax rates.” – [Vice President]

“CCA’s strategies have been tested successfully, with only 2% of assessors inquiring about our new tax methodologies, and only 1% of cases have necessitated additional appeal work. ” – [President]

“. . . persistent search for significant tax savings continue to result in evolving, complex property tax strategies.” – [CFO]

“Up training field personnel in property tax issues have also resulted in robust saving strategies. Their impact will continue into 2009. ” – [President]