Dealerships
Dealerships
Nick Goodman
CPA
Partner
A. Michael Mader
CPA, CFE
Partner
Ryan M. Maniscalco
CPA
Partner
Guy A. Natale
CPA, CGMA
Partner
Peter S. Noce
CPA
Partner
Brent Wagner
CPA
Partner
J. Marlin Witt
CPA, CFP®, CGMA
Partner
Our dealerships team has deep experience and industry knowledge gained by serving over 540 automotive, equipment, motorcycle, heavy-duty truck and powersport dealerships across the country. This allows us to address the challenges of owning and operating a dealership so you can prosper in an evolving marketplace.
To keep your dealership operating smoothly, you have to manage many working parts. From inventory allocations and manufacturer relations to cash flow needs and proper internal control assessments, you need the right advisor to help you navigate business issues and industry challenges. With a strong commitment to serving dealerships, we know first-hand that knowledge of the industry can mean the difference between accelerating a dealership’s profitability and just maintaining the status quo.
As founding members of AutoTeam America and through active involvement in dealership associations, we keep up-to-date on the changing nuances of the industry. You benefit from annual dealership benchmark reports, quarterly benchmark surveys, webinars, alerts and annual seminars – ultimately helping you stay ahead of tomorrow’s challenges.
Our solutions for dealerships
Our full suite of industry-specialized solutions include:
- Traditional tax and accounting
- Controller checklists
- Operational reviews
- Reinsurance structuring
- LIFO inventory valuations
- Succession strategies
- Forensic accounting and fraud investigation
- Dealership financial analysis and benchmarking
- Internal control review and assessment
- Merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory services and due diligence
- Cost segregation studies
- Information security services
How dealerships can maximize Inflation Reduction Act credits webinar
Baker Tilly dealerships' Up to Speed video series features informational content to keep you up to date on changes in tax law, accounting regulations and other hot topics that have an affect on your dealership's reporting and operations. Learn from Baker Tilly dealership specialists in this recorded webinar how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is impacting auto dealerships and how you can take advantage of various tax credits.
Baker Tilly’s dealership specialization and national footprint means they understand our opportunities, industry challenges and the geographic markets where we operate. And with dealership locations across three states, their full-service capabilities and intimate knowledge of our business give us confidence they can support our growth today, tomorrow and for many years to come.Christina VanNess, Owner of Fulton Ford
FTC Safeguards Rule deadline fast approaching
In this episode of Up to Speed, Baker Tilly’s Mike Mader, partner with the dealership team, and Matt Gilbert, partner with the risk advisory team, provide an update and guidance on the FTC Safeguards Rule impacting dealerships.
Baker Tilly has been one of our most trusted business advisor for more than 10 years. Their entire team has a deep understanding of our company and our industry. We rely on them for their expertise and insight in both tax consulting and planning areas, such as cost segregation, and year-end financial statements. We are confident that the advice they give us is sound and well thought out. We are pleased with our relationship with Baker Tilly and would recommend them to anyone.Timothy Kreilkamp, President of Kreilkamp Trucking, Inc.
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We help meet your employee benefit plan’s annual audit and filing requirements, and work to protect the plan’s integrity.
Cybersecurity
Proactively protect and address your cybersecurity and information technology (IT) risks.
Forensic Accounting
When critical situations arise, organizations count on Baker Tilly to deliver accurate and reliable financial analysis to help forge a path forward.
Internal Audit
Leverage industry-specialized internal audit for organizational success.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Middle market business owners, investors and corporations rely on our sell-side, buy-side and financing solutions to execute their growth strategy.
Tax
Contributing to clients’ success by accelerating tax deductions, increasing tax credits, reducing cash taxes and mitigating risks
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance
Drive a more efficient and effective SOX compliance program.
State & Local Tax
Our state and local tax professionals offer specialized expertise to help businesses and individuals understand increasingly complex state and local tax rules.
Baker Tilly worked hard to help us transition from a very messy tax situation in the past to one where we are confident in our current tax planning and compliance. Our solid financial condition today is due in large part to our relationship with Baker Tilly.LaVon Felton, Dealer Principal of Sleepy Hollow GM, Sleepy Hollow Ford and Sleepy Hollow Chrysler Jeep Dodge