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quality of earnings

Why a Quality of Earnings Report Matters Before You Buy

By Jonah Gjertson, CVA, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Buying a business is a complicated process with material financial implications each step of the way. There are many decisions […]

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tax strategies for plastic processors

Navigating Industry Headwinds: Key Financial and Tax Considerations for Plastic Processors

By Stephen Stringer, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. If there is one thing most plastic processors can agree on, it’s that operating a plastic manufacturing business has become increasingly […]

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bankruptcy tax implications for distilleries

Bottling Up Uncertainty: Understanding Bankruptcy for Distillers and Other Manufacturers

By Emma Cochran, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. Bankruptcy – it’s something no business owner or individual wants to think about. However, with market declines, volatile tariffs, and other […]

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Public Dealership Group Performance: Mid-Year 2026 PVR Trends and Outlook

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point The first half of 2026 has remained relatively stable among the public dealership groups, with new profit per vehicle […]

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automotive parts inventory costing

Inventory Costing Methods for Automotive Parts and Service Departments

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point The parts and service department (“Fixed Department”) is the profit engine of most automotive dealerships, often generating 40-50 percent […]

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automotive dealership buy-sell trends

2026 Automotive Buy-Sell Activity: What the Midyear Data Reveals

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. As of June 29, 2026, 168 buy-sell transactions occurred across the United States, with California, Ohio, Texas, New York, and Illinois […]

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