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January 30, 2012 | Albin, Randall & Bennett to attend NADA Convention on February 3 – 6

Albin, Randall & Bennett will be participating in the 95th Annual National Auto Dealer Association Convention and Exposition on February 3 – 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150... More

January 25, 2012 | Employee Fraud is on the Incline

With all that is going on in the economy, it comes with no surprise that employee fraud is on the incline.  For auto dealers, one area of high fraud can... More

 

 

How Automobile Dealerships Benefit from ARB Expertise

Auto dealerships are a vital part of New England’s economy. In good times and bad, you face challenges unique to the automobile industry. Now more than ever, it’s not enough for your CPA and business consultants to understand tax law. You need trusted advisors who understand the car business.

Albin, Randall & Bennett has decades of experience serving New England auto dealers – in fact, we have 35+ years of advising automobile dealers across New England how to be more profitable. We stay on the cutting edge of the auto industry by actively participating in numerous associations and trade groups like the AutoCPA Group, a national association of independent accounting firms serving 2,000+ dealerships nationwide.

Whether you’re a single-point franchisee or a mega-dealer, our in-depth knowledge of your unique reporting, accounting and operational needs gives us – and you – special advantages. For example, during periods of instability or turnover, ARB can recruit and train outside experts, e.g., an interim CFO/Controller, to make sure your business continues running smoothly.

ARB has grown by anticipating and satisfying each client’s individual needs. Our current size and strength is the natural result of consistently providing dealerships with the finest customized service at fair prices.

From operational reviews and profitability analysis to fraud investigations, Albin, Randall & Bennett offers privately-held auto dealerships a full range of specialized services – each customized to meet your individual needs.

  • Operational reviews
  • Internal control review
  • Income tax planning
  • Estate and succession planning
  • Internal auditing
  • Buy here/Pay here
  • Fraud investigations
  • Acquisition and sales
  • Compensation reviews
  • Profitability analysis
  • Business valuations
  • Cost segregation studies
  • Data extraction

Headlights, our free quarterly newsletter, contains up-to-date insights and information specifically for auto dealerships.

To discuss how ARB can benefit your dealership, contact Bart Haag at 207-772-1981 or email bhaag@arbcpa.com.