The recent merger of the Australian networks of chartered accounting and advisory firms BDO and Horwath has created the strongest national supplier of accounting and consulting services to all types of motor dealerships throughout Australia.
The new BDO Kendalls' Motor Dealer Services team has over 20 years of experience in the industry and now advises approximately 200 car, truck and motor cycle dealerships nationally.
Director of BDO Kendalls' Motor Dealer Services, Brett Fowler says the combination of the BDO and Horwath dealer teams represents a unique national offering with local partners and directors providing quick response service to local dealers.
'The merger has created a service with all the flexible personal characteristics of a local firm, together with the national and worldwide network strength of the large scale global providers.'
Mr Fowler says that the first initiative of the BDO Kendalls' Motor Dealer Services will be an industry update seminar to be held throughout Australia in May.
'The seminars will cover the latest issues of relevance to the industry and give dealers the opportunity to learn more about the services provided by our specialist team members,' Mr Fowler says.
'The seminars will be held in Brisbane on 22 May, Melbourne on 23 May, Sydney on 24 May and Perth on 28 May.'
The BDO Kendalls' Motor Dealer Services team provides a broad range of services catering to motor dealerships, including compliance services; valuations, buy/sell transactions; taxation services/profit enhancement strategies; succession planning; and training.
Mr Fowler says the national offering of experienced industry specialists provides a broad service offering specifically tailored to dealerships representing a point of difference in the market place.
'Our in-depth understanding of the key industry issues and the immense regulatory requirements ensures our advice aligns the business issues of the industry with the goals of the dealer,' Mr Fowler says.