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  • Facebook and Other Social Media Can Help Increase Dealership Sales, If You Know How to Get Enough "Likes" May 1, 2012 - Manny Alvarez, CPA, CFF
  • Amid the Identity Theft Crisis, Dealerships Should Review and Test their Red Flags Programs April 1, 2012
  • Report Sheds New Light on Controversy Over Factory Image Programs and How Well They Work March 1, 2012
  • The Post-Tsunami Decline in Sales of Japanese-Make Vehicles Provides Some Lessons for All U.S. Dealerships February 1, 2012
  • To Have a Positive Brand Identity on the Outside, Dealerships Must First Build Brand Integrity on the Inside January 19, 2012
  • In an Uncertain Economy, Fraud Control Programs Are Essential for Dealerships December 1, 2011
  • Understanding Your Balance Sheet November 1, 2011
  • Access Controls Safeguard Customer Information October 1, 2011
  • For Dealerships, Going Paperless Can Save Money and Increase Efficiency at a Time When It Matters Most September 1, 2011
  • Reconciliations: Dealerships Should Not Take this Essential Internal Control for Granted August 1, 2011
  • Dealership Strategies for Today's Economy: Focusing on Cash Management and Fraud Prevention July 1, 2011
  • How Dealerships Can Get a Return on Their Accounting Office Investments June 1, 2011
  • Recent Disasters Point to the Urgency for Dealers to Prepare for Hurricanes April 1, 2011
  • Getting the Dealership's DMS in Shape for Spring: Retaining the Right Business Information is Key to Success March 1, 2011
  • Keeping the Dealership on Track with High Performance Cost Cutting Strategies February 1, 2011
  • Accelerate the Monthly Financial Statement for Optimal Dealership Performance January 1, 2011
  • Preparation is The Key: Steps Dealers Should Take Before Closing out the Year December 1, 2010
  • Just in Time for the Dealership's Annual Parts Physical: Ideas Your Team Should Have in Place Before the Variance Is Announced November 1, 2010
  • Stopping Employee Theft Red Handed: Simple Methods to Deter and Identify Cash Schemes While They're In-Progress October 1, 2010
  • Maximizing Profitability by Understanding Frozen Capital: What Dealers Need to Know September 1, 2010
  • The Credit Scores and Personal Finances of Dealership Employees: Private Affair or Potential Indicator of Fraud Risk? August 1, 2010
  • In the Service Department, Small Changes Can Lead to Big Profits July 1, 2010
  • Benchmarks and Their Impact on a Dealership's Performance June 1, 2010
  • Getting the Dealership's DMS in Shape for Spring: Retaining the Right Business Information is Key to Success May 1, 2010
  • Accurate and Timely Financial Reporting and Its Impact on Cash Flow April 1, 2010
  • In an Era of Shrinking Budgets, Dealers Should Not Overlook the Cost of Inefficiency March 1, 2010
  • Unveiling The Unseen Transactions That Can Impact Dealers February 1, 2010
  • A New Deal for Dealerships: Why Now is the Best Time to Begin Planning for Future Success January 1, 2010
  • For Dealerships, the Power of an Intra-Preneurial Spirit Can Make the Difference During Challenging Times December 1, 2009 - Lamar J. Lewis-Sutton, CPA, CFE, CFF
  • Dealership Management 101: Applying Old School Tactics in a New World November 1, 2009 - Lamar J. Lewis-Sutton, CPA, CFE, CFF
  • For Dealerships, the Power of an Intra-Preneurial Spirit Can Make the Difference During Challenging Times October 1, 2009 - Lamar J. Lewis-Sutton, CPA, CFE, CFF
  • Behind Closed Doors: Nine Things Dealers Should Do to Safeguard Their F&I Department September 1, 2009 - Phil Villegas
  • Dealership Strategies for Today's Economy: Focusing on Cash Management and Fraud Prevention August 1, 2009 - Lamar J. Lewis-Sutton, CPA, CFE, CFF
  • Employees Avoiding Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Can Be a Dealer's Worst Nightmare July 1, 2009 - Lamar J. Lewis-Sutton, CPA, CFE, CFF
  • With Hurricane Season on the Horizon, Now Is the Time for Dealerships to Prepare June 1, 2009 - Tony Argiz, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE and Stuart Rosenberg CPA/ABV
  • Dealerships: Is It Still A Good Time For Estate Planning? May 1, 2009 - Tony Argiz, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE and Alfred Zeiler, AIBA
  • For Dealerships, Going Paperless Can Save Money and Increase Efficiency at a Time When It Matters Most April 1, 2009 - Wadih Pazos, MCSD
  • A Focus on Service and Parts Departments: How Dealers Can Gear Up for Success in Today's Marketplace March 1, 2009 - Marc S. Dickler, CPA
  • A Focus on Service and Parts Departments: How Dealers Can Gear Up for Success in Today's Marketplace February 1, 2009 - Marc S. Dickler, CPA
  • Dealerships and Estate Planning: Why Now Is the Right Time January 1, 2009 - Tony Argiz, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CVA, CFE and Alfred Zeiler, AIBA
  • Tax Strategies for Dealerships in Uncertain Economic Times December 1, 2008 - Daniel Flugrath
  • The Future of Green Tax Deductions for Dealers November 1, 2008 - Daniel Flugrath
  • Dealer Defined: How Changes in Automotive Retail Culture Are Redefining the Ways Dealers Do Business October 1, 2008 - Phil Villegas
  • Deter-Detect-Defend: How Dealers Can Comply with New FTC Identity Theft Regulations September 1, 2008 - Ira Silver, CPA and Trevor Foo
  • Document Archiving 101: What Auto Dealers Need to Know To Keep Financial Information Safe and Secure August 1, 2008 - Phil Villegas
  • Employee Retention Strategies to Help Dealers Navigate Difficult Economic Times July 1, 2008 - Marc S. Dickler, CPA and Phil Villegas
  • Preparing for Hurricane Season and Other Potential Disasters Can Save Dealers Time and Money Down the Road June 1, 2008 - Tony Argiz, CPA/ABV, ASA, CVA, CFE and Stuart Rosenberg, CPA/ABV
  • New Revenue Procedures Offer Important Guidance for Auto Dealers May 1, 2008 - Rosamaria Bravo, CPA and Ed Blum, CPA
  • Nine Steps to a Stronger Finance & Insurance Department April 1, 2008 - Phil Villegas
  • Is Your Parts Department as Tight as a Drum? March 1, 2008 - Phil Villegas
  • Journal Entries - By the Numbers February 1, 2008 - Phil Villegas
  • Winning Tax Strategies for Auto Dealers January 1, 2008 - Daniel Flugrath, CPA
  • Protecting Profits by Segregating Duties December 1, 2007
  • Reconciliations: Don't Take this Essential Internal Control for Granted November 1, 2007
  • Exception Reporting: A Dealer's Best Weapon in The Fight Against Fraud October 1, 2007
  • The Financial Statement Audit: Returning to the Basics September 1, 2007
  • Putting E-Commerce in High Gear August 1, 2007
  • Document Management Systems: The Benefits of Going Paperless July 1, 2007
  • With Hurricane Season Headed for Your Dealership, Now is the Time to Prepare June 1, 2007
  • Accounting for Success: Choosing the Right Service for Annual Financial Statements at a Dealership May 1, 2007
  • The Bottom Line: Making Money is Good, but Keeping it is Priceless April 1, 2007
  • Market Share: The Big Picture March 1, 2007
  • For Results that Count, Invest in Training for the Accounting Office February 1, 2007
  • As 2006 Ends and the New Year Begins, Auto Dealership Should Focus On Effective Tax Strategies January 1, 2007
  • Customer Satisfaction and the Bottom Line December 1, 2006
  • Journal Entries - By The Numbers November 1, 2006
  • Fraud Detection Through Exception Reporting October 1, 2006
  • Accounting For the Controller (Part 1 of 2) September 1, 2006
  • Is Your Parts Department As Tight As A Drum? August 1, 2006
  • The Right Cash Reporting System Can Make Hefty IRS Fines a Thing of the Past July 1, 2006
  • Countdown to Hurricane Season '06: How to make disaster planning a key part of your dealership's future June 1, 2006
  • The Case for Dealership Expansion - Why Dealers Need to Act Now to Develop a Plan for Acquisition and Consolidation? May 1, 2006
  • Driving Profits Through Operational Audits April 1, 2006
  • Putting E-Commerce in High Gear March 1, 2006
  • Dealer Defined: How Emerging Changes in the Automotive Retail Culture Will Redefine the Ways Dealers Do Business February 1, 2006
  • Understanding Your Balance Sheet January 1, 2006
  • Behind Closed Doors: Nine Steps You Can Take to Protect Your F&I Department December 1, 2005
  • For Results that Count, Invest in Training for the Accounting Office November 1, 2005
  • Protecting Your Dealership from Disaster October 1, 2005
  • Protecting the Lifeblood of a Dealership By Implementing Solid Inventory Controls September 1, 2005
  • Keeping an Eye on the Cash August 1, 2005
  • Consolidating the Business Office To Achieve Powerful Results July 1, 2005
  • Avoid Irs Penalties On Cash Reporting Form 8300 June 1, 2005
  • Trusting in Trusts: Estate Planning Tools May 1, 2005
  • Access Controls Safeguard Customer Information April 1, 2005
  • Is Your Parts Department As Tight As A Drum? March 1, 2005
  • Driving Profits Through Operational Audits February 1, 2005
  • Protect Your Dealership: Business Contingency Planning January 1, 2005
  • 2004 Tax Law Changes December 1, 2004
  • By the Numbers - Journal Entries November 1, 2004
  • Year-End Tax Strategies for Auto Dealerships October 1, 2004
  • Family Wealth Preserved With Family Limited Partnerships September 1, 2004
  • Fraud Detection through Exception Reporting August 1, 2004
  • Customer Satisfaction and the Bottom Line July 1, 2004
  • Maximize Your Virtual Sales Lot June 1, 2004
  • Avoid F&I Management Pitfalls May 1, 2004
  • Retirement Plans for Small Businesses April 1, 2004
  • Market Share: The Big Picture March 1, 2004
  • Complying With the Safeguards Rule of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Ac February 1, 2004
  • Avoid IRS Penalties on Cash Reporting Form 8300 January 1, 2004
  • Year-End Tax Planning December 1, 2003
  • Is Your Dealership Properly Charging Discretionary Sales Surtax? November 1, 2003
  • Fraud Schemes at Dealerships October 1, 2003
  • Generating Cash Flow through Segmented Depreciation September 1, 2003
  • Automated Sales Tax Audits - Gaining New Insight Into Sales Tax Procedures August 1, 2003
  • The 2003 Tax Act Can Save You Taxes and Increase Your Sales July 1, 2003
  • An Eye to the Future: Business Continuation June 1, 2003
  • Networks by Design May 1, 2003
  • Understanding Your Balance Sheet April 1, 2003
  • Compensation Plans March 1, 2003
  • Preserving Family Wealth with Family Limited Partnerships February 1, 2003
  • Trusting in Trusts: Estate Planning Tools January 1, 2003

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