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Fun Fact - Insight Vol. 34
Celebrating 100 years of Chrysler The Chrysler Corporation was founded in 1925 by Walter P. Chrysler, who had no prior experience in...
Jan 13, 20251 min read
Factory Warranty Fraud in Dealerships: How It Happens and How to Prevent It - Insight Vol. 34
BY MARILOU C. VROMAN, CPA, CFE Factory warranty fraud in automotive dealerships can be a tempting source of revenue in a time when...
Jan 13, 20255 min read
Navigating Business Interruption Claims for Automotive Dealerships: A Comprehensive Guide - Insight Vol. 34
BY SAMANTHA MILLARD Automotive dealerships operate in a dynamic environment where unforeseen events, such as natural disasters, data...
Jan 13, 20254 min read
Jan 13, 20250 min read
Fun Fact - Insight Vol. 33
The first handheld financial calculator, the HP-80, was introduced by Hewlett-Packard in 19731 . It included functions that could be used...
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Is This a Good Time to Buy a Dealership? - Insight Vol. 33
By Phil Villegas When’s the best time to buy a car? Ask any dealer and more than likely the response will be that undoubtedly right now...
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Verbal Approvals = Blank Checks - Insight Vol. 33
By Marilou Vroman, CPA, CFE In working with many dealerships, I have observed a wide spectrum of the levels of internal control. Some...
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Sep 16, 20240 min read
Fun Fact - Insight Vol. 32
At the turn of the 19th century, nearly 40% of American cars were electric. During that time, electric vehicles (EVs) shared the roads...
Mar 19, 20241 min read
The Case for Electric Vehicles as a Distinct Dealership Department - Insight Vol. 32
By Phil Villegas Numerous articles discuss the rapid deployment of Electric Vehicles (EVs) by manufacturers and question the...
Mar 19, 20243 min read
Biting the Hand That Feeds You: Real Cases from Fixed Operations - Insight Vol. 32
By Marilou C. Vroman, CPA, CFE Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking. It is our belief that most individuals conduct...
Mar 19, 20246 min read
Mar 19, 20240 min read
Fun Fact - Insight Vol. 31
Did you know that UAW was one of the first unions to support The Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s? The UAW President, Walter...
Dec 20, 20231 min read
It's Annual Parts Physical Season - Insight Vol. 31
By Marilou C. Vroman, CPA, CFE If you’re an automotive dealer or manager, you’ve likely experienced – or at least heard stories of – a...
Dec 20, 20237 min read
Collecting Receivables - Insight Vol. 31
By Luis Deville, CPA Like many industries, dealerships mainly focus on revenue and ensuring that sales increase at a steady pace....
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Dec 20, 20230 min read
Insight by Axiom Advisors - Vol. 30
Download - Insight by Axiom Advisors - Vol. 30 - August 2023
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Insight by Axiom Advisors - Vol. 29
Download - Insight by Axiom Advisors - Vol. 29 - January 2022
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Historic Financial Analysis Can Improve Future Results… Particularly in These Fortuitous Times
By Phil Villegas “They say it has no memory (the Pacific Ocean). That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no...
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Trimming the Fat From the Month-End Close
By Phil Villegas With the new year, comes new year’s resolutions. Usually these are personal in nature, looking to improve certain...
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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