Dealership Accounting Services

In the fast-paced dealership industry, owners and management face a variety of operational and financial concerns that challenge them on a day-to-day basis.

These concerns include:

  • Franchise/Manufacturer Compliance

  • Franchise/Manufacturer Over-Reach

  • Government Regulation Compliance

  • Cash Flow Management

  • Inventory Management

  • Asset Utilization/Optimization

  • Managing Corporate Enterprise Risk

  • Sourcing and Preserving Capital

  • Business Succession

FMD's dedication to and experience with the dealership industry enable our professionals to understand the day-to-day challenges faced by business owners, so we can provide practical ideas and solutions that deliver results. We treat our clients' businesses as our own, spending time at their facilities, participating in planning, and assigning senior professionals to guide them.

Our hands-on structure is key for advancement and growth in a variety of dealership disciplines including:

  • Franchised New Car and Truck Dealerships

  • Non-Franchised Car and Truck Dealerships

  • Heavy Truck Dealerships

  • Motorcycle and Power Motorsports Dealerships

  • Recreational Vehicle Dealerships

  • Construction Equipment and Tractor Dealerships

  • Marine Dealerships


We are active members of The Driving Force Auto Dealer Consulting Group, LLC, a national network of CPA/Consulting firms that collaborate to provide the highest quality financial accounting, tax and business advisory related services to dealerships. We understand the needs of dealers and we offer the best combination of capability, cost and approach that is consistent to achieving their business objectives. Driving Force member firms have teams of professionals who have significant experience working with dealerships. We are recognized for our ability to understand your business goals and make practical decisions that support your objectives while upholding the highest standards of accounting and reporting. Dan Patterson is our firm representative.