Recognizing that the complexities and business issues in the automotive industry are unique, RubinBrown has established a separate group to specialize in this area.

The RubinBrown's Transportation & Dealerships Services Group has developed a strong reputation throughout Missouri as the premier accounting firm for the automotive industry.  RubinBrown’s Transportation & Dealerships Services Group is staffed with professionals experienced in providing a comprehensive range of services and close personal attention to clients.

As professional advisors, we specialize in helping members of the transportation industry secure a sound financial future through effective income tax, retirement, personal financial, estate and fringe benefit planning.

To stay current on issues involving the automotive industry, members of the Transportation & Dealerships Services Group regularly attend these conferences and industry functions:

• ADOMA (Auto Dealer Office Manager Association)
• MADA (Missouri Auto Dealers Association)
• IADA (Illinois Auto Dealers Association)
• NADA (National Auto Dealers Association)
• SLADA (St. Louis Auto Dealers Association)

Client Testimonials

“I have relied on RubinBrown and its team of exceptional professionals for more than 15 years. Their knowledge of the auto industry combined with their responsive service has made them invaluable business advisors to us.”

-John Weiss
Weiss Toyota & Volvo

“John and his team have helped us immensely with reviews, estate planning, consulting, and financing. Our success can be directly attributed to our longstanding partnership with John and the RubinBrown team.”

-Bob Cerame
Cerame Ford

Transportation & Dealerships Specialized Services

In addition to assurance and tax compliance services, specialized services offered by the Transportation & Dealerships Services Group include:

• LIFO inventory consulting and calculations
• Evaluation and development of internal control systems
• Cash transaction reporting consulting
• Cost segregation studies for facilities
• Tax planning and due diligence in connection with business acquisitions or sale
• Compensation plan development for key employees
• Benchmarking and analysis of operational profitability
• Income tax planning, projections and compliance
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Assistance with banking and business financing
• Business valuations
• Succession, retirement and estate planning
• Litigation support
• Physical inventory inspection and observations
• Assistance with buy-sell agreement development
• IRS representation
• Federal and state tax credits
• State and local tax consulting
• Information technology consulting
• Employee benefit plan consulting

We have compiled online resources that may be helpful to you or your business. You may wish to bookmark this page for future reference.

	Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Kansas City The association was created to advance, educate and encourage public interest in new cars and trucks; improve public perception of new car dealers; promote and improve business conditions of the automobile industry in the Kansas City Metropolitan area; and to foster the highest standards of integrity in business practices among new car dealers.
	Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association represents approximately 260 new car and truck dealers throughout the state and advocates for issues important to the industry.
	Illinois Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association is an organization of franchised new car and truck dealers whose purpose is to promote an ethical, favorable business climate and to serve the common needs of its members through services, education and representation. IADA also offers information about finding dealers, a directory and news.
	Missouri Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) The Missouri Automobile Dealers Association is dedicated to acquiring, preserving and disseminating information to all branches of the automotive industry. It holds a strong commitment to engaging in non-profit scientific and educational activities as a commercial and trade association and business league in connection with the sale, marketing, promotion and delivery, repair and use of motor vehicles. MADA also provides information links to other automotive sites, along with information about workers' compensation.
	National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) The National Automobile Dealers Association represents America's franchised new car and truck dealers. Today there are more than 19,600 franchised new car and truck dealer members holding nearly 40,000 separate new car and light, medium, and heavy-duty truck franchises, domestic and import. NADA provides counsel on legal and regulatory matters, develops research data on the automobile industry and operates training and service programs to improve dealership business operations, sales and service practices.
	National Automobile Dealers Association Used Car Guide For more than 67 years, NADA has been America's largest publisher of used vehicle values. NADA has major facilities on the West and East Coasts, and business professionals across the country use NADA values everyday. Every month more than 600,000 guides are sent to NADA customers. The site also offers free finance quotes, free insurance quotes and free lemon checks.
	St. Louis Association of Auto Dealers (SLADA) The St. Louis Auto Dealers Association (SLADA) has been keeping St. Louis on the move since its establishment in 1907. At the time, SLADA was the nation's largest trade organization of its kind. We are a not-for-profit group of approximately 100 St. Louis new car and truck dealers. Our dealer members are committed to providing the best in automobile sales and service, and also supporting the growth and betterment of the St. Louis community.

We welcome your questions or comments about the transportation industry or the Transportation & Dealerships Services Group.

For more information, please contact:

John Butler, CPA
Partner-In-Charge
314.290.3333
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Mary Ramm, CPA
Partner
913.499.4406
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Russ White, CPA
Partner
303.952.1247
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Cynthia McKee, CPA
Manager
314.290.3441
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