The road to growth, profitability, and effective management can be challenging for today’s auto dealerships. In an industry characterized by intense competition, a volatile retail environment, and emerging markets, dealerships must operate efficiently while reducing costs, managing inventory, and conforming to new regulations.

For over 30 years, Windes & McClaughry has worked with dealerships to help sustain profitability, protect assets, comply with changing regulations, reduce taxes, and achieve carefully planned goals and strategies. Our auto dealership specialists combine years of experience with specific industry expertise to address your unique business objectives, alleviate your concerns, and exceed your unique expectations. We understand your business and can provide superior accounting and business services to help you accelerate your success.

We provide the following services for our auto dealership clients:

• Assistance with sales and purchases of dealerships and due diligence
• Business valuations
• Buy/sell agreements
• Cash control reviews
• Cash flow analysis and management
• Compensation consulting and planning
• Cost segregation studies
• Employee benefit services
• Entity choice and structure (S Corporation, C Corporation, or LLC)
• Financial forecasts and projections
• Financial statements: audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures
• Fraud audits
• Human resources consulting and placement
• Internal control attest and assurance procedures
• Internal cost reviews
• LIFO analysis
• Service warranty contract tax compliance
• Strategic planning and budgeting
• Tax strategy planning and preparation