Advisory and Accounting Services for Automotive Repair Shops

To Help You Grow Your Auto Repair Shop

Advisory | Accounting | Tax Planning | Payroll


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Advisory and Accounting Services For Automotive Repair Shops

To Help You Grow Your Auto Repair Shop

Advisory | Accounting | Tax Planning | Payroll


Let's Talk

Advisory and Accounting Services For Automotive Repair Shops

To Help You Grow Your Auto Repair Shop

Advisory | Accounting | Tax Planning | Payroll


Let's Talk

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Specialized Financials 

Drive better decisions with the power of financial statements built for your auto repair shop.

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Year-Round
Tax Planning

Avoid unwanted surprises and take control of your taxes with year-round tax planning.

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Industry Expert Guidance

Have peace of mind knowing you have a partner that understands what your business needs.

Wow! New beginning! I have been in the automotive business for more than 20 years and this is my 3rd accountant. Eric Joern and his team taught me more in the first 2 years than all the rest combined! The thing I like the most about Kaizen is that I don't get asked what I want to know. Instead, I get educated as we work together! We’ve set goals that are easy for me to understand and help me see things in a whole new way. What some people don't know is Eric was a former service writer in the automotive industry himself! He teaches classes on a regular basis and serves on the board for the Mid West Auto Care Alliance. He knows this industry in and out! Accounting is not my craft, but I can honestly say I feel more in control of my business and financial future now more than ever!

DAVE HINZ
MASTERTEK AUTO REPAIR

Accounting for Auto Repair Shops

Collecting the right information and measuring your shop's critical areas of performance is the only way your business can reach its full potential. The problem is, as an owner in the evolving automotive aftermarket, you are continually pulled in different directions – comebacks, parts delays, disgruntled employees, compensation, and cash flow, to name just a few. 

All of this can be frustrating and overwhelming, leaving you little time to monitor the performance of your business.

At Kaizen, we leverage real experience in the automotive repair industry – with the same training and education as many leaders in the automotive aftermarket. We work closely with some of those leaders to help shop owners make better decisions and grow their business.

Jack Paeglow, Staff Accountant at Kaizen CPAs, shares his love of cars, talking shop, and how he helps auto repair shop owners thrive.

As your business grows, your finances become more complex.

When the accounting team that got you this far can’t take you any further, you need a firm that can handle the bookkeeping, deliver regular financial statements, and provide strategic guidance to help you take your business to the next level. 

Your Path to Building A Better Business

The Simple Steps For Better Accounting Services

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Talk with us

Tell us your story—where you've been, where you are now, and the direction you want to go with your business.

2

Design a Plan

Our experienced CPAs and advisors will work side-by-side with you to create a customized plan for success.

3

Decisions that Win

Manage your business with confidence and make decisions that take your business from surviving to thriving.

Our Industry Partners

Learning Center

Get equipped with a wealth of knowledge on automotive repair shop accounting, payroll, taxes, and more. Explore the latest industry-specific articles and podcast episodes.


Tools + Guides

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Labor Rate Calculator

Easy-to-use tool to help you quickly and accurately calculate your labor costs, so you can make informed business decisions.

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Automotive Parts Pricing Matrix

Find out how to price parts right and boost your shop's gross profit margins with our FREE Auto Parts Pricing Matrix template.

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Back-Office Best Practices

Your shop’s success depends on a robust back office. Learn the best practices to get—and keep—your business engine purring.

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Maximize Your Business Travel Deductions & Save on Taxes

Are You Maximizing Your Business Travel Deductions? Business travel can be expensive—but are you making the most of...

Where Did My Money Go? Profit vs Cash Flow

A lot of small business owners mix up profit and cash flow—and honestly, it’s an easy mistake to make. Just because...

How Amortization and Depreciation Can Save Your Business THOUSANDS!

Are depreciation and amortization just fancy accounting words? Maybe, but they’re also powerful tools for saving your...

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Unlock Big Savings with Depreciation and Amortization—Simplified!

When was the last time you casually chatted about depreciation or amortization over coffee? Yeah, I didn’t think so....
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Bulletproof Your Business: How to Thrive in a Recession

Economic downturns are a natural part of the business cycle, and while it's impossible to predict exactly when the next...
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Markup and Margin Explained: Stop Pricing Mistakes & Boost Profits

Running a business isn’t just about selling great products or services—you’ve gotta price them right, too. And if...

Podcast

Auto Repair Shop Communication Inside & Out

Sara Fraser with Haas Performance Consulting LLC has a long history of working in the automotive repair industry as...

Al's Auto Repair Shop Journey Start to Finish

Meet Al Wright, who owns John's Automotive in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Al shares his journey in the automotive industry,...

Training Profitable Auto Shops

Cecil Bullard with the Institute of Automotive Business Excellence shares his profound story of evolution from a...

Auto Repair Shop FAQs

You have questions. We have answers.

My previous accountant created a mess with my taxes and accounting. Kaizen CPAs + Advisors straightened everything out and has my business on track. Extremely professional people.
Esteban Gonzales
Proshop Automotive, Inc

Take Control of Your Business

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Advisory

Business Advice & Guidance

Get guidance, advice, and real understanding of your financials and be equipped to make better decisions to grow your business.

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Accounting + Tax

Done-for-you Services

We'll handle the monthly bookkeeping, payroll processing, and annual business tax preparation, so you can focus on the other things that matter to you.

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Profit First

Coaching & Consulting

We teach you how to think about and organize your business finances in a way that is easy to understand and ensures profitability for your business.

Schedule a free, no-obligation discovery call. 

 

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