Automotive & Manufacturing

Automotive

Auto dealerships are unique. You need business advisors who have experience working with dealerships and understand the challenges you face. Our dedicated professionals understand the rapidly changing automotive industry and proactively stay on top of newly developing regulations that affect your business. With your goals in mind, our goal is to be your trusted partner and advisor, so you can focus on your business operations.

As an associate member of the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (NCADA), you can trust that we stay current on news and trends affecting the automotive industry.

Manufacturing

Our team understands the specific needs of the innovative manufacturing industry. With rapidly improving technology, regulations, and market diversification, our experienced team helps guide clients through strategic and tailored strategies to achieve and surpass desired business goals. Success in this demanding sector is dependent upon swift management decisions, an accurate prediction of future trends and the ability to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiencies.

Some of the services we provide to our Automotive & Manufacturing clients include:

  • Audits, Reviews and Compilations
  • Federal, State and Local Tax Planning and Compliance
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Audits of Retirement and Employee Benefit Plans
  • Business Valuations
  • Fraud/Forensic Investigation
  • Multi-State Tax Planning
  • Succession Planning
  • Cost Segregation Studies
  • Budgeting and Cash Flow Management
  • Estate Planning
  • Outsourced Accounting
  • Internal Control Evaluation and Review
Brian Schepperley

Brian Schepperley

Partner

AUTOMOTIVE & MANUFACTURING NEWS & INSIGHTS

How Industry 4.0 Can Fuel Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty

How Industry 4.0 Can Fuel Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty

Manufacturers have long known about the benefits of investing in Industry 4.0 improvements. As economic headwinds build, business leaders face a difficult choice about how to prioritize capital investments. In many cases, costly, long-term projects will be put on the back burner in favor of quick wins that can deliver a rapid return on investment. 

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Potential Tax Benefits of Capital Investments for Auto Dealerships

Potential Tax Benefits of Capital Investments for Auto Dealerships

Auto dealers are navigating unprecedented market conditions, and most are experiencing an improved bottom line and healthier cash flow. Many dealers delayed making major capital improvements or significant purchases of personal property during the pandemic due to the volatile circumstances and concerns around potential shutdowns.

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In addition to a great work environment, I enjoy the many perks the firm has to offer as well. From the Dress for Your Day policy, which allows staff more flexibility in their attire (jeans!) on days when professional dress is not required, to the firm’s Half Day Friday policy from Memorial Day through Labor Day! For me, more comfortable workdays and having additional time to spend with family and friends or get a head start on my weekend during the summer months are just some of the ways that Williams Overman Pierce helps provide me with work life balance.

Ryan Hill, Manager

One of the benefits I enjoy the most here at Williams Overman Pierce is the work life balance that unlimited PTO provides. Since there are increased work hours during busy season, having unlimited PTO gives me the flexibility to create my own schedule during the less busy time of the year to rest and recharge without being confined to a few set weeks of time off during the year.

Lindsay Morris, Supervisor

Something that sets Williams Overman Pierce apart from other firms are the endless opportunities for career and individual development. Our firm hosts training workshops to work on our technical skills and has a mentorship program to assist with our soft skills and development as individuals. Since I joined WOP, I have consistently felt encouraged and supported by both firm leadership and my coworkers, which is something that I truly value as an employee!

Jessica Vetter, Manager

I enjoy working at Williams Overman Pierce for many reasons, but one of my favorite things about working here is the open door culture. I am not just a number and my contributions matter. I am always impressed by the firm’s leadership team for their willingness to listen to employees (from all levels) about their aspirations, visions for the firm and improvements that could be made to the firm and/or our processes to continue to make Williams Overman Pierce a great place to work.

Thomas Fiedler, Manager