Driving Profits is filled with valuable information on tax, audit, and other breaking issues facing the automotive-dealership industry. Although we advise that dealerships continue to consult directly with an accounting expert before making any tax or accounting decisions, this newsletter is a great way to keep current.
- Driving Profits - May 2012 May 1, 2012
- An Eye on Natural Disasters: Dealerships Need a Plan of Preparation, Testing and Recovery May 1, 2012 - Mark R. Thaw, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, Ira Silver, CPA & Ana Larias, CPA
- Disaster Preparation and Recovery Tips May 1, 2012 - Ira Silver, CPA
- With Rates Scheduled to Rise on the Gift Tax and Estate Tax, 2012 is a Year for Action on Succession Planning May 1, 2012 - Daniel Flugrath, CPA/CFP & Jaclyn Binelo, CPA
- Driving Profits - April 2012 March 23, 2012
- Amid the Identity Theft Crisis, Dealerships Should Review and Test their Red Flags Programs March 23, 2012 - Mark Thaw, CPA/ABV/CFF & Ana Larias, CPA
- Report Sheds New Light on Controversy Over Factory Image Programs and How Well They Work March 23, 2012 - Ira Silver, CPA
- Facebook and Other Social Media Can Help Increase Dealership Sales, If You Know How to Get Enough "Likes" March 23, 2012 - Manny Alvarez, CPA, CFF
- Driving Profits - December 2011 December 15, 2011
- Note to Self: Time to Talk to Your CPA about Year-End Tax Planning for the Dealership December 15, 2011 - Ed Blum, CPA
- To Have a Positive Brand Identity on the Outside, Dealerships Must First Build Brand Integrity on the Inside December 15, 2011 - Ira Silver, CPA
- The Post-Tsunami Decline in Sales of Japanese-Make Vehicles Provides Some Lessons for All U.S. Dealerships December 15, 2011 - Marc S. Dickler, CPA
- Driving Profits - September 2011 September 16, 2011
- Dealerships Should Start Tax Planning Early to Take Advantage of 2011 Benefits September 16, 2011 - Daniel Flugrath, CPA/CFP & Donald Levin, CPA
- Tax Tips September 16, 2011 - Daniel Flugrath, CPA/CFP
- In an Uncertain Economy, Fraud Control Programs Are Essential for Dealerships September 16, 2011 - Ira Silver, CPA
- Disaster Preparation: What Dealers Need to Know to Protect their Operations, and their Peace of Mind May 20, 2011 - Tony Argiz, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE
- Disaster Preparation and Recovery Tips May 20, 2011 - Ira Silver, CPA
- Principal Profile - Marc S. Dickler, CPA May 20, 2011
- Driving Profits - May 2011 May 1, 2011
- Dealership Owners Have New Responsibilities for Internal Control in the Downsized Era March 18, 2011 - Ira Silver, CPA & Marc Dickler, CPA
- The Playing Field Is Different: big game on for toughened-up domestic-brand dealers March 18, 2011 - Phil Villegas
- Partner Profile - Tony Argiz, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE - CEO and Managing Partner March 18, 2011 - Tony Argiz, CPA / ABV / CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE, Principal
- In the Service Department, Small Changes Can Lead to Big Profits December 1, 2010 - Marilou C. Thoman, CPA
- Buyers and Sellers Will Need to Review Valuation Strategies as They Prepare for a Rebound in the Dealership Sales Market December 1, 2010 - Ira Silver, CPA, Principal
- New Financial Law Helps to Preserve Dealer-Assisted Financing September 1, 2010 - Ira Silver, CPA, Principal
- New Laws and Pending Changes Make it Essential for Dealers to Start Early on Year-End Tax Planning September 1, 2010 - Daniel Flugrath, CPA/CFP, Principal
- Hurricane Preparation Tips May 1, 2010 - Ira Silver, CPA, Principal
- Recent Disasters Point to the Urgency for Dealers to Prepare for Hurricanes May 1, 2010 - Tony Argiz, CPA / ABV / CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE, Principal & Stuart Rosenberg, CPA / ABV, Principal
- Rethinking the Dealer Operations Cycle March 1, 2010 - Philip Villagas
- Dealerships Face Significant Added Costs under Internal Revenue Service's Interpretation of UNICAP March 1, 2010 - Ed Blum, CPA & Mark Fenaughty, CPA
- A New Deal for Dealerships: Why Now is the Best Time to Begin Planning for Future Success December 1, 2009 - Jennifer A. Murphy, CPA
- Dealership Management 101: Applying Old School Tactics in a New World December 1, 2009 - Lamar J. Lewis-Sutton, CPA, CFE, CFF
- Dealerships Should Start Tax Planning Early to Cash In on 2009 Benefits September 1, 2009 - Rosamaria D. Bravo, CPA & Daniel Flugrath, CPA, CFP & Ed Blum, CPA & Ira Silver, CPA, Principal
- Principal Profile: Rosamaria Bravo, CPA, Principal May 1, 2009 - Rosamaria Bravo, CPA
- Understanding Flood and Fire Protection and Prevention May 1, 2009 - Marc S. Dickler, CPA
- Hurricane Preparation Tips May 1, 2009 - Ira Silver, CPA
- With Hurricane Season on the Horizon, Now is the Time for Dealerships to Prepare May 1, 2009 - Tony Argiz, CPA / ABV / CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE & Stuart Rosenberg, CPA / ABV
- Principal Profile: Tony Argiz, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE Managing Principal March 1, 2009 - Tony Argiz, CPA / ABV / CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE
- Dealerships: Is It Still a Good Time for Estate Planning? March 1, 2009 - Tony Argiz, CPA / ABV / CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE & Alfred Zeiler, AIBA
- Principal Profile: Daniel Flugrath, CPA, CFP December 1, 2008 - Daniel Flugrath, CPA, CFP
- Understanding LIFO Strategy: Planning Now Can Save Dealers Down the Road December 1, 2008 - Mark Fenaughty, CPA
- News Dealerships Can Use: Understanding the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 December 1, 2008 - Daniel Flugrath, CPA, CFP
- Tax Strategies for Dealerships in Uncertain Economic Times December 1, 2008 - Daniel Flugrath, CPA, CFP
- Getting to Know OFAC, the “Blocked List,” and the Importance of Monitoring Cash Transactions September 1, 2008 - Mark R. Thaw, CPA / ABV / CFF, CVA
- Deter-Detect-Defend: Complying with New FTC Identity Theft Regulations September 1, 2008 - Ira Silver, CPA, & Trevor Foo, CISA / CISM / MCDBA
- Employee Retention Strategies That Work for Today's Dealerships September 1, 2008 - Marc S. Dickler, CPA & Phil Villegas
- Principal Profile: Mark Thaw, CPA/ABV, CVA June 1, 2008 - Mark R. Thaw, CPA / ABV / CFF, CVA
- Hurricane Planning: What Dealers Need to Know June 1, 2008 - Ira Silver, CPA
- Preparing for Hurricane Season and Other Potential Disasters Can Save Dealers Time and Money Down the Road June 1, 2008 - Tony Argiz, CPA / ABV / CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE & Stuart Rosenberg, CPA / ABV
- For Auto Owners: Understanding Limitations on Depreciation Deductions March 1, 2008 - Ed Blum, CPA
- IRS Provides Guidance on LIFO Pools for Light-Duty Trucks and Crossover Vehicles March 1, 2008 - Rosamaria Bravo, CPA
- Better Accounting for Auto Dealerships Starts with Attention to Monthly Reconciliations March 1, 2008 - Marc S. Dickler, CPA
- Partner Profile: Marc S. Dickler December 1, 2007 - Marc S. Dickler, CPA, Principal
- Does Your Dealership Use LIFO? December 1, 2007 - Daniel Flugrath, CPA, CFP
- Winning Tax Strategies for Auto Dealers December 1, 2007 - Daniel Flugrath, CPA, CFP
- MBAF Expands in Orlando, Tampa and North Florida, and Welcomes Veteran CPA Ira Silver to the Firm June 1, 2007 - Ira Silver, CPA, Principal
- The Bottom Line: Making Money is Good, But Keeping it is Priceless June 1, 2007 - Ira Silver, CPA, Principal
- Accounting For The Controller December 1, 2006
- Fraud Detection Through Exception Reporting December 1, 2006
- Ten Key Steps for the Successful Operational Audit December 1, 2006
- Maintaining a High Performance Dealership: Keeping Fraud In Check Will Help Keep Your Business On Track December 1, 2006
- Redefining the Dealership: How a New, More Transparent Sales Process Will Lead to a New Way of Managing Expenses December 1, 2006 - Tony Argiz, CPA / ABV / CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE, Principal & Philip Villagas
- Countdown to Hurricane Season '06: How to Make Disaster Planning a Key Part of Your Dealership's Future June 1, 2006 - Tony Argiz, CPA / ABV / CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE, Principal & Stuart Rosenberg, CPA / ABV, Principal
- Last Steps Before the Storm June 1, 2006 - Philip Villagas
- Assessing the Impact of the 2005 Hurricane Season: An Interview with Billy Navarre of Billy Navarre Chevrolet, Honda and Hyundai of Lake Charles, Louisiana June 1, 2006
- Automotive History 101: Here is some food for thought from MBAF April 1, 2006
- Shifting Gears: Test Your Knowledge with MBAF's Automotive Trivia Quiz April 1, 2006
- Advice You Can Use: Fraud Alert! April 1, 2006
- The Case For Dealership Expansion Why Dealers Need to Act Now to Develop a Plan for Acquisition and Consolidation April 1, 2006 - Philip Villagas
