Senior Program Manager
Andrew Nlemadim is a Sr. Project Manager within the R&D Department, reporting to Deb Roth, and is based in Texas. He brings over 15 years of experience leading large-scale programs in renewable energy, R&D tax credits, and consulting services. Before joining Source, Andrew held leadership roles at Leyton, Tri-Merit, and alliantgroup, where he built and scaled service lines, mentored teams, and drove innovation across technical and business functions.
Manufacturing clients are among the strongest candidates for the federal R&D tax credit, yet many never claim it. The work that qualifies often looks like everyday operations: engineers refining a product, a production team automating a line, or a quality group testing new materials to cut scrap. For CPAs, that creates an opportunity to deliver real value by recognizing qualifying activity early. This guide covers which manufacturing activities and expenses may qualify, how the Four-Part Test applies, what documentation matters, and the questions that can help uncover R&D opportunities with your clients.
"Does my business qualify for the R&D tax credit?" — this guide breaks down the IRS 4-part test, what counts as a business component, and which expenses qualify.
As compliance work becomes automated, CPA firms are increasingly looking to the R&D tax credit already sitting in their client base to grow advisory revenue—and while concerns about technical eligibility, documentation, and staffing often hold firms back, offering it in-house doesn't require building a specialty practice from scratch.