ADP:Driving Force Auto Dealer Consulting Group
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--March 14, 2002--The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. announced today the addition of the Driving Force Auto Dealer Consulting Group to its certified CPA/Consultant Partnership Program. Driving Force Auto Dealer Consulting Group is a select group of over 12 CPA/Consulting firms that form a national network of financial and business consulting resources dedicated to helping automotive dealers reduce taxes, preserve wealth and increase profits. Over forty-five CPA/Consulting firms representing thousands of automotive and truck dealerships now participate in the program.
"ADP has always been a forerunner in training CPA/Consultants working in the auto dealer industry. ADP's 'Advanced CPA/Consultant Class' provided our group with valuable information we can use to help our clients operate more efficiently and profitably. Our national network of CPA/Consultants is proud to be recognized as the first national group to complete the advanced training and we are eager to bring this training to our clients throughout the country," said Allan Kovitz, Executive Committee Chairman of Driving Force Auto Dealer Consulting Group.
ADP Dealer Services Group's CPA/Consultant Partnership Program was initiated in 1997 to better serve auto/truck dealership clients through a strategic initiative between ADP, certified public accountants and the business consultant community.
CPAs/Consultants become certified through completion of a special Advanced Consultant Class. The class is a result of joint collaboration between ADP and its CPA Partners. It is designed to enable consultants to provide best-in-class service to auto/truck dealership clients. The custom-designed three-day class involves the analysis of key standard reports, creation of custom reports, and the downloading of data to PC files.
"ADP is committed to providing on-going World Class training, tools, and support to enable CPAs/Consultants to provide value-added services to automotive car and truck dealerships," says Bill Heffern, Vice President of Customer Relations.
ADP announced special benefits for certified partners during its 3rd Annual NADA CPA/Consultant Briefing on Saturday January 26, 2002 in New Orleans, LA.
| -- | Specialized 800# Support for CPAs/Consultants |
| -- | Web and CBT training via DealerSuite.com |
| -- | Private CPA/Consultant Page on DealerSuite.com |
| -- | Internet Access to ADP Demo System |
CPAs and consultants interested in enrolling in ADP's CPA/Consultant Partnership Program should visit www.DealerSuite.com(sm) and select Business Services or contact ADP's Dealer Services Group. More information on the Driving Force Auto Dealer Consulting Group is available via the Internet at www.autodrivingforcecpas.com. For additional information, contact Steve Hanusa, ADP Dealer Services, 847-397-1700, shanusa@hoffman.ds.adp.com
About ADP Dealer Services
ADP Dealer Services provides integrated computing solutions to more than 16,000 automotive and truck dealers throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. ADP Dealer Services Group is the third largest business unit of ADP. ADP, with approximately $7 billion in revenues and more than 500,000 clients, is one of the largest independent computing services firms in the world. More information on ADP Dealer Services is available via the Internet at www.DealerSuite.com(sm).
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