Joining the firm in 1978, and becoming a partner in 1987, Joseph has taken O’Connor & Drew, P.C. from a regional firm to anational firm servicing over 350 dealerships throughout the country since establishing the automobile accounting division in 1989. Joseph's extensive knowledge in the automobile industry has gained him an expert reputation and respect. He often serves as an expert witness and is a frequent writer for several trade publications.
Areas of Expertise
– Accounting
– Business succession planning
– Mergers and acquisitions
– Valuations
– Expert witness testimony
– Arbitration arrangements
– Tax planning and compliance
– Establishing financing arrangements
– Manufacturer negotiations
– Work out arrangements with financial institutions
Education
University of Massachusetts at Amherst – Bachelor of Business Administration - Honors
Memberships
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Accounting Group International
Various State Automobile Dealership Associations
Awards and Designations
Frequent speaker on Automobile Dealership Practices
Frequent author of articles for Auto Dealer, the official publication of the
Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association