Dealerships
Our dealership consulting services team provides tailored assurance, tax and advisory solutions designed to meet the unique needs of every dealership sector. Our advisors are equipped to help businesses across these industries thrive.
With deep industry knowledge and a comprehensive approach, we ensure your dealership is positioned for sustainable growth and success in a competitive market.
Our dealership consulting services span a variety of sectors, including auto, motorcycle, RV, trucking, powersport, heavy equipment and boat dealerships. We offer customized solutions that optimize financial operations, enhance operational efficiency and provide strategic planning and risk management support.
Dealerships consulting services
Consistent challenges from navigating complex tax regulations, managing inefficiencies, addressing cybersecurity risks and planning for growth are ever-present in the dealership industry. At Baker Tilly, our experienced professionals understand these unique demands and are here to help. Our tailored dealership consulting solutions ensure compliance while driving profitability, enhancing operations and mitigating risks for long-term success.
Benchmarking
Beyond traditional tax and accounting services, Baker Tilly delivers comprehensive financial analysis and benchmarking tailored specifically for dealerships. We empower you to assess performance metrics against industry standards, helping you identify opportunities for growth, optimize profitability and navigate challenges like shrinking margins and operational inefficiencies.
Mergers and acquisitions
With mergers and acquisitions surging within the dealerships industry, Baker Tilly is a trusted partner through every phase of the transaction. Our due diligence services ensure that whether you're a buyer or seller, you gain a complete understanding of financial risks and opportunities, enabling smooth transactions and maximizing value for your business.
Dealerships consulting services
Baker Tilly’s team of experts advises dealerships on a range of operational and financial matters. We provide comprehensive consulting services including controller checklists, operational reviews, reinsurance structuring, LIFO inventory valuations, cost segregation studies and succession strategies. Our guidance is designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance and create long-term business sustainability.
Risk advisory services
In today’s evolving risk landscape, dealerships face increasing regulatory and operational threats. Baker Tilly’s risk advisory services offer a proactive approach to managing risk by delivering internal control reviews, cybersecurity assessments and forensic accounting to detect and mitigate fraud. We help dealerships build resilient operations that safeguard assets and enhance governance and compliance frameworks.
By the numbers
1,500+
current dealership clients
90+
dedicated dealership professionals
100+
years of industry experience

Baker Tilly’s dealership specialization and national footprint means they understand our opportunities, industry challenges and the geographic markets where we operate. And with dealership locations across three states, their full-service capabilities and intimate knowledge of our business give us confidence they can support our growth today, tomorrow and for many years to come.Christina VanNess, Owner of Fulton Ford