Don’t Let the Wheels Fall Off: Smart Exit Planning for Dealers
Written By: Alysha Webb Every dealership owner will eventually leave the business — the question is whether that exit is intentional, structured, and aligned with your goals. Well before transferring ownership of your dealership, whether through an outside sale or to a family member, it’s essential to define your priorities and what you hope to […]
Dealer Succession & Exit Planning | On-Demand Webinar
Whether you’re selling, transitioning to family, or exploring your next move, every dealer will eventually exit their business—are you ready? In this informative session, David Brackenbury of Dealer Exit Planning Associates and Paul Dumm, CPA, our firm leader of Business Advisory, share essential insights on how to prepare your dealership for a successful ownership transition. […]
Mind the Gaps: A Closer Look at Parts Reconciliation
Written By: Alysha Webb Parts and service—often referred to as fixed operations—account for around half of a dealership’s gross profit. You’d expect that to mean dealerships keep a close eye on parts inventory. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. A lack of understanding of the reconciliation process, combined with poor communication between the parts and […]
OBBBA is Here: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for You
Written by Ken Rosenfield, CPA, Founder & Partner On July 3rd, Congress passed the OBBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), and it was signed by the President on July 4th, 2025. Some of the most important items in the new act are: Many provisions of the TCJA (Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017) are […]