CPAs may not be engineers, but consider the cost-saving design of the aluminum beverage can. How the shape of the neck and the dome shape at the bottom, ultimately save a tremendous amount of material, not to mention cost. CPAs who specialize in your field can, at the very least, can draw your attention to the things that are costing you money.
If you’re manufacturing a product and having difficulty increasing profits due to the vendors or materials, your CPA can point out where your biggest costs are coming from, so you know where to focus your attention. Using new materials may result in expenses for R&D, but your CPA can forecast what the total cost saving is and when you’ll make a profit.