Articles by David Keller, CPA, CFE - Partner

Once you have completed the analysis you should have three amount columns on your paper or spreadsheet. These would be the two different accounting periods and the change in balance column.

David Keller - Most of the time, a business with an absentee owner will not survive. The failure rate is high for businesses whose managers and owners do not put forth the effort necessary to make the business work.

David Keller - The IRS has stated that it believes tax return accuracy is at one of the lowest points in history. This indicates that they will be trying any and all means available to tighten compliance with the law in whatever manner they can.

David Keller - The dealer also agrees to have a minimum number, and type, of used vehicles in inventory within certain criteria of mileage and year of the vehicle.

David Keller - You should review all the legal implications with an attorney who is familiar with the BHPH and RFC industry to ensure your paperwork and other related documents comply with all regulations and laws...

Year-end at an automotive dealership is undoubtedly the most stressful time the accounting office experiences. Accountant David Keller discusses measures dealers can take to lessen the stress at year-end and prepare for their CPA’s year-end fieldwork.

Accountant David Keller, CPA and CFE, details how buy here pay here sales and collections and having a related finance company (RFC) can complicate accounting.

Do you watch and calculate how many times your inventory turns each year? Do you know what your return on inventory investment is? David Keller, automotive industry accounting expert, explains how to determine these things and more.

Expert CPA David Keller details seven different areas dealers should review annually to look for possible savings.

The parts department is the only department in the dealership that can place an order for almost any type of part and never be questioned about it. CPA David Keller explains why dealers should look at their parts departments to see how it’s really being managed.