Funding Your Next Franchise: Calculating ROI & IRR for Expansion Projects
Whether you’re plotting a greenfield build in northern Kentucky, acquiring an underperforming franchise in Lexington,...
At Baldwin CPAs, we understand the road your dealership travels.
Whether you operate a single store or manage a multi-store group, our team helps auto dealers navigate complex tax codes, streamline operations, and drive stronger bottom-line performance.
Our professionals have also completed specialized training through NCM Associates, giving us a deeper understanding of dealership financial management and the industry benchmarks that matter most.
Why Dealerships Choose Baldwin
Auto dealerships face unique challenges, from sales tax audits and floorplan complexities to fraud risk and growing regulatory scrutiny. Our experienced advisors deliver industry-specific insights that empower dealership leaders to:
- Maximize tax savings with proactive planning and credit utilization
- Simplify complex transactions like cost segregation and multi-entity structures
- Optimize profitability with actionable financial insights and benchmarking
- Stay compliant with evolving state and federal tax regulations
- Build trust with internal controls that reduce risk and promote transparency
Specialized Services for Auto Dealerships
We offer a full suite of accounting, tax, and advisory solutions tailored specifically to the automotive retail industry:
Tax Strategy & Planning
- Sales & use tax consulting
- EV tax credits & incentives
- Cost segregation studies
Audit & Assurance
- Annual financial audits
- Floorplan audit assistance
- Internal control evaluations
Advisory & Consulting
- Fraud risk assessments
- M&A due diligence & structuring
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization
- CFO/controller support
- Strategic planning
Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Monthly financials & reconciliations
- Payroll & benefits support
- Franchise compliance reporting
Billy Ranney, CPA
Lisa DeVaughn Foley, CPA
