Distribution Services

These are turbulent anxious times for many distributors. Virtually all channels of distribution are - or soon will be - under-going significant change. Lower margins and tougher delivery schedules, more efficient logistics systems, reduced transactional costs and the growing role of the Internet combine to create an even more chaotic situation for an already unpredictable industry.

ASL provides integrated solutions to complex problems. We help distribution and logistics businesses increase profit margins, control costs, and improve the efficiency of their operations.

• Comparative industry ratios
• Inventory control and costing
• Overhead cost analysis
• Allocation of overhead
• Inventory management system analysis
• Warehousing and multiple location analysis
• Financial consulting

• Tax Planning and Compliance
  ASL provides tax-planning services to help you achieve your goals, including analysis of the tax advantages and requirements of available methods of accounting such as cash or accrual and percentage of completion or completed contract. We also provide business transaction planning such as buy/sell agreements, joint ventures, acquisitions, liquidations, or a business succession plan. We prepare federal, state and local income tax returns and provide representation and assistance in tax examinations.
   
• Accounting and Assurance
  We provide compilation, review and audit services tailored to meet your company's needs. We can assist with the design of your accounting system to ensure proper internal controls are in place and that appropriate information is accumulated in the job cost reports for management to make timely, informed decisions. We can assist in the budgeting process of your business or the forecasting of future/expanded operations. We can also assist you in the preparation of your personal financial statements while always keeping in mind your need for obtaining, maintaining or expanding your bonding capacity.
   
• Specialized Consulting Services
  Through our in-house specialists and strategic alliances with other enterprises, we are able to offer assistance in the following areas:
   
  • Inventory and overhead cost control mechanisms, including activity based costing systems
  • Cash flow management, including wealth management and estate planning
  • Debt and capital restructuring to maximize stockholder value and return on capital employed
  • Strategic planning and business plan development
  • Operational audits to identify and correct operational inefficiencies
  • CFO/controllership services
  • Succession planning and identification of next generation leadership within the company
  • Performance measurement and benchmarking studies
  • Full service merger and acquisition services, including tax planning

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