Wholesale and Distribution

Wholesale & Distribution

W&D has experience advising wholesale and distribution companies from start-ups to established organizations. We provide traditional tax, accounting, and audit services as well as value-added consulting solutions that contribute to enhanced performance and drive financial results.

There is no shortage of challenges facing companies in the wholesale and distribution industries. Along with complex tax requirements, companies face increased domestic and international competition and the need to optimize processes like ordering, shipping, sales, warehouse management, inventory, and scheduling to maintain efficiencies.

We understand the variety of operational, logistical, and regulatory issues facing manufacturers, distributors and supply chain professionals. In addition to distribution and transportation, we specialize in privately-held manufacturers. W&D's advisors have decades of experience navigating this sector’s challenges and opportunities.

Our experienced accountants and consultants can translate your business numbers into real information to help you gain insight into the relationships between your inventory, margins and cash flow. We’ve helped other wholesale and distribution businesses grow, now it’s your turn.

W&D has a depth of experience the following wholesale & distribution industry segments:

• Plastics
• Medical instruments
• Electronics
• Steel & metals
• Food and beverage
• Consumer Goods & Retail
• Direct mail /distribution
• Metal fabrication
• Fabric and Clothing
• Transportation
• Heavy construction equipment
• Pharmaceuticals
• and many others

Our wholesale & distribution accounting, audit, tax and consulting services include:

• Audit, review, and compilations
• Employee benefit plan audits
• Inventory optimization
• Outsourced accounting
• Cost Controls
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Analysis
• Preparation of company and ownership tax returns
• Business tax planning and compliance
• Sales and use tax
• International tax
• Industry specific tax regulations and methods
• Multi-state and local tax planning and compliance
• R&D Tax Credits
• IC-DISC export incentive and tax credits
• Transaction support
• Fraud and forensic auditing and investigations
• Litigation support and expert witness testimony
• Business succession planning and exit strategies
• Business valuations
• Mergers & acquisitions

Doing business Across the U.S. and Internationally

Do you know which taxes to pay in other states or countries? We can help assess your state, local and international tax exposure and compliance. Our membership in MSI Global Alliance provides resources throughout the nation and the world. As a result, we’re equipped with expert advice on taxes in other states and countries.