Beers + Cutler

Brad Nicklin
bnicklin@beersandcutler.com
Phone:703-923-8596
Fax: 703-923-8024
Website: www.beersandcutler.com

Scott Barnard
sbarnard@beersandcutler.com
Phone: 703-923-8555
Fax: 703-923-8855

Firm Data:
Date Established:1976
Number of Offices:2

Office Locations:
Washington, D.C.
Tysons Corner, Virginia

Services Provided:

As a firm with specialists dedicated to serving the automotive industry, we provide the following services:

Traditional Services
Audits, review and tax return preparation

Tax Benefit Analysis
A program that identifies ways to minimize taxes and take advantage of the most advanced tax saving opportunities and accounting methods available for dealerships and their owners

FTC Safeguards Compliance Services

• Risk assessment
• Employee Training
• Policy Manual

Cost Segregation

• Evaluating the components of dealership facility construction costs to maximize depreciation deductions and generate increased cash flow

Employee Benefit Plans

• Plan audits, financial statement and tax return preparation

Acquisition Support
Providing advice for structuring the purchase, sale or reorganization of dealerships as well as valuations of dealerships and due diligence procedures

Operational Reviews
Services designed to increase the profitability of your dealership include:

• Analysis of sales department and asset management performance compared to industry and franchise specific benchmarks
• Analyzing frozen asset problems
• Reviewing accounting schedules
• Automated exception reporting
• Evaluation of operating expenses and budgeting

Litigation Support and Expert Witness Testimony
Providing testimony and support in the areas of business valuations, franchise terminations and pay plan disputes

Estate Planning
Providing tax planning and valuations for gifts and other asset transfers to minimize estate taxes

Internal Controls and Auditing
Using the COPS program developed by Auto Team America, we evaluate and improve your internal accounting controls and processes to increase profitability and minimize theft.