Martin Kirshner

Martin Kirshner, CPA, MSA Partner and head of our Energy business Practice Group

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Tax Considerations For Multi-State Operations

Expanding your footprint adds layers of complexities to tax compliance By Martin D. Kirshner, CPA, MSAGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Table of Contents For heating oil and propane distribution companies operating across multiple states, navigating the complex web of tax obligations requires careful planning and meticulous record-keeping. The expansion into neighboring states often brings significant […]

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Butane-Propane News Features

Gray, Gray & Gray Launches 2026 Energy & Propane Industry Survey (April 2026) Evermore LTH Acquires Peak Propane in FuelExchange Transaction (March 2026) Townsend Energy Acquires Alvin Hollis Co. (December 2025) Gray, Gray & Gray Releases 2025 Propane Industry Survey Results (September 2025) Townsend Energy Merges with Bartlett & Steadman (August 2025) Meet the Finalists

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Looking Back to Plan Ahead: Strategic Planning for Propane Companies

Kick off the year with a strategy built on industry data analysis to drive growth & tackle challenges By Martin D. Kirshner, CPA, MSA & Bryan E. PearceGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Table of Contents January marks the perfect time to review the year just passed while planning your strategy for both the year to

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Developing A 5-Year Strategic Plan For Fuel Distributors

Success lies in balancing traditional operational excellence with innovation and adaptation to changing market conditions By Martin D. Kirshner, CPA, MSAGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Table of Contents The heating oil and propane distribution industry faces both challenges and opportunities as we move forward. After 17 years of advising fuel distributors, I have observed that

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10 Ways To Leverage Advanced Analytics To Boost Profits

By Martin D. Kirshner, CPA, MSAGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Table of Contents Energy dealers looking to position their companies for sustainable growth and success will do well by harnessing the potential of data-driven insights. Let’s look at 10 ways a dealer can leverage available software and analytics tools to optimize operations, enhance customer service,

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2024 Gray, Gray & Gray Energy Survey Launches in Early April

Canton, MA (April 1, 2024):  Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, a business consulting and accounting firm serving the heating oil and propane industry, will launch its 33rd annual Energy Survey in early April. The online survey will be available starting on April 1 at: www.gggllp.com/energy-survey-2024. Deadline for submission is June 25, 2024. Results are expected

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Oil & Energy Magazine Features by Industry Experts

Oil & Energy Magazine Features

Sell-Ready Financials For Energy Dealers (April 2026) Maximizing Valuation Before Selling Your Propane Or Heating Oil Business (March 2026) Financial Forecasting For Fuel Delivery Companies (February 2026) Gray, Gray & Gray 2025 National Energy Industry Survey Results (September 2025) The OBBB and Your Fuel Business: A Summary (September 2025) Why Cash Flow Optimization is the

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Energy

What Inflation Means for Your Company’s Operating Expenses Webinar Recording Access

The after-effects of COVID on our economic state are far reaching with the rise in inflation. For propane and fuel oil marketers, these challenges are compounded by rising costs of global fuel prices due to reductions in production and disruption of the Russian/Ukraine conflict. Many are left wondering how to remain competitive in the marketplace

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Energy

Avoiding Catastrophic Mistakes in the Face of Unprecedented Price Volatility Webinar Recording Access

During this webinar, industry leaders discussed how the unprecedented surge in fuel prices, current volatility and future uncertainty are creating a dangerous cocktail for heating oil and propane companies. They shared what you need to do today and in the coming months to manage through this crisis and mitigate the damage. Please complete the brief

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