Automotive Dealership Accounting for Multi-Location CPA Firm

Industry

CPA Firm (Automotive Dealerships)

Services Provided

DMS Integration, Inventory Tracking, Payroll & Commission Management

Location

Detroit, Michigan

Engagement Duration

Since September 2023

The Challenge

The firm was drowning in:

  • Disconnected DMS Data: Clients used Reynolds & Reynolds and Dealertrack inconsistently.
  • Vehicle Cost Confusion: Inventory aging, floor plan interest, and depreciation weren’t tracked.
  • Commission Errors: Sales reps disputed payouts monthly.

Our Solution

We built an auto-industry-specific solution:

Dealership Financial Sync

  • Integrated DMS with QBO and built automated reconciliation for inventory, F&I income, and service departments.

Commission & Payroll Accuracy

  • Handled multi-tier commission logic by vehicle class, margin, and region.
  • Processed payroll for sales, service, and admin staff.

The Results

After just six months of working with us, the business experienced tangible improvements:

Metric Before After
Commission Disputes Frequent Reduced by 95%
Inventory Margin Visibility Low Weekly Reports by Vehicle
Reconciliation Time 4–6 Hours/Dealership Less than 1 Hour (Automated)

Key Takeaways

  • Auto dealership accounting requires DMS syncing and layered commission logic.
  • Inventory margin reports help owners control stock levels and costs.
  • Payroll by department boosts dealership trust and compliance.

Client Testimonial

Now we give every dealership clean numbers and zero commission issues—it’s made us the preferred CPA firm.

CEO, CPA Firm

Detroit

Automotive Accounting That Runs Like a Machine

DMS synced. Margins tracked. Commissions clean.

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