Credentials

ERIC ERNST
With a career spanning over thirty years of combined experience in the real estate, construction and tax arenas, Eric has developed a unique profile within the cost segregation industry. He is the founder and senior partner of Ernst Consulting Group. As a former member of the tax department of Arthur Andersen, LLP in Atlanta, he developed the in-house estimating group within the appraisal and valuation department. Relevant experience during his tenure in the accounting world includes real estate appraisals, purchase price allocations, fixed asset / property records, state and local taxes and property tax studies.

Eric’s engineering expertise in cost segregation is built upon many years of working directly in the construction industry. His early career involved hands-on construction experience in surveying, residential / commercial design and construction, and Building Inspection. Working for Arthur Andersen allowed him the opportunity to be involved in construction audits, claims and dispute litigation, and direct dealings with the IRS. Over the years Eric has established one of the best reputations in the industry and a strong working relationship in cost segregation issues with the IRS. Eric was recently recognized by the U.S. Tax Court as an industry expert in cost segregation.

Eric received his Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia with a strong emphasis on electrical engineering.


STEVE SCHUESSLER
Steve has thirty years of combined experience in business leadership, strategic and financial planning, cost segregation and tax related experience. Steve began his career with an international consumer products corporation. He was a Regional Director over the western half of the United States covering Customer Service, Logistics, and Client Relations Management for Key and Regional accounts. As a member of specific strategic project teams, Steve has developed and implemented New Business Development Plans, Process Improvement Initiatives, and Competitive Strategy.

Steve holds a Bachelors Degree in Business from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington Illinois and a Masters Degree in Taxation, with emphasis on Real-Estate Taxation and Depreciation, from Golden Gate University in San Francisco and uses his business and tax expertise when preparing each cost segregation study.

Steve’s extensive knowledge in taxation and business practices help guide the Ernst Consulting Group Team through the entire Cost Segregation Study Process, developing an end product that is accurate, documented and IRS defendable.


OUR TEAM
Our engineering, construction, accounting, tax research and IRS experience combined with our study methodology are very unique in this industry. The diverse background of our team members provides the framework of knowledge which enables us to work with a wide array of clients and projects. Our backgrounds draw experience from work in mechanical and electrical engineering, the medical field, business and logistics management, construction, and cost estimating along with taxation and depreciation. We have extensive work experience in many well known areas, including but not limited, Office Buildings, Restaurants, Automotive Dealerships, Industrial / Manufacturing Facilities as well as Medical Facilities, Apartments and all aspects of retail. We also have extensive expertise in Cost Segregation for more unusual properties such as Race Tracks, Airports, Golf and Ski Resorts to name a few. Our team has been responsible for the generation of approximately 7,000 cost segregation studies of almost every conceivable product type and geographic area in the U.S. ranging from $500,000.00 to over $1,000,000,000.00 in property value. With 100% of our time devoted to cost segregation, we are the team for your cost segregation study!