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Stephanie Johnson, Manager, Business and Professional Services Senior Analyst

Stephanie is a director in RSM's McLean, Va., office. She has more than seven years of experience serving clients across the country by providing industry-specific insights and thought leadership that allows them to stay at the forefront of the changes within their industry while also providing valuation and advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, tax reporting and strategic planning.

Stephanie has worked with a variety of publicly and privately held clients in the business and professional services industry, with a specialized focus on government contracting and private equity backed portfolio companies. Stephanie has performed and reviewed hundreds of valuations of business enterprises, intangible assets, intellectual property and complex equity securities.

In May 2020, Stephanie was selected as a senior analyst in RSM’s cutting-edge Industry Eminence Program, which positions its senior analysts to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends shaping the industries RSM serves. These senior analysts advise clients on conditions influencing middle market leaders. Stephanie’s focus is on the business and professional services industry.

5 trends from government services companies’ Q1 earnings calls

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Through the start of 2021, the government services ecosystem buzzed with excitement around the Biden administration’s budget request and proposed infrastructure package. Contractors expect federal spending to flow toward initiatives such as IT modernization, supply chain risk management, cybersecurity and ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) ... READ MORE >

5 trends from defense technology companies’ Q1 earnings calls

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Companies in the defense technologies ecosystem began 2021 by continuing to closely monitor operations and supply chains while positioning for short- and long-term federal government modernization efforts. In fourth-quarter earnings calls hosted in late April and early May, top executives in the industry discussed innovation and new technologies, climate ... READ MORE >

5 trends from government services companies’ Q4 earnings calls

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The government services ecosystem positioned itself in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2020 for the Biden administration’s key areas of focus—cyber, space, public health, technology-driven supply chains, the environment and sustainability goals. Top executives in the industry discussed such opportunities and strategic initiatives in recent weeks ... READ MORE >

5 trends from defense technology companies’ Q4 earnings calls

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Defense technology businesses spent Q4 2020 focusing on the future of defense, as well as the technology and innovation required by the federal government to protect the homeland and compete with nation-state threats. These businesses simultaneously navigated the start of pandemic recovery while considering how to position their businesses strategically via ... READ MORE >

5 trends from defense technology companies’ Q3 earnings calls

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Defense technology businesses spent Q3 2020 shoring up their supply chains in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. These businesses simultaneously navigated the start of pandemic recovery, shifting election expectations and a continuing resolution. Top executives in the defense technology space highlighted opportunities, headwinds, and strategic ... READ MORE >

5 trends from government services companies’ Q3 earnings calls

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Government services businesses have weathered the COVID-19 storm better than many other industry verticals but have still grappled with their own uncertainties. These businesses navigated the start of pandemic recovery, shifting election expectations and a continuing resolution in the third quarter of 2020. Top executives in the government services space ... READ MORE >

What PPP loan data reveals about business and professional services and the economic recovery

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Business and professional services (BPS) firms borrowed more Paycheck Protection Program loans through June than all but four segments of the U.S. economy. Industry executives took advantage of federal assistance in an effort to maintain their capabilities and client relationships by retaining their people. And considering that, according to Bloomberg, ... READ MORE >