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Blog covers current and ongoing topics related to auto dealership compliance

ACE Spacefrom Penelope BellNovember 3, 2020

When Should I File FinCEN 8300?

Knowing when to file FinCEN 83011 is serious stuff that could subject the dealership to significant fines after an audit. A little bit of training upfront could avoid some pain later.

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ACE Spaceby Gil Van OverOctober 20, 2020

But … the System is Down

Most dealers rely on one or more software providers to manage and document all their transactions and many businesses count on a robust disaster recovery plan in the event their IT infrastructure fails.

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ACE Spacefrom Penny BellSeptember 29, 2020

OFAC is Required, Not Recommended

Checking OFAC is not a recommendation – it is required by federal statute. Not taking it seriously could result in major consequences for the dealer.

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ACE Spaceby Gil Van OverSeptember 17, 2020

Lessons From the Lockdown

Where we had previously been moving at a sloth pace to digitize the entire buying process, the auto industry is accelerating many processes in response to COVID-19.

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ACE Spaceby Gil Van OverSeptember 3, 2020

Lessons From an I-Team Investigation

A dealership was recently discovered to have a prevalent policy and practice of inflating consumers’ incomes to obtain finance source approvals. Reading between the lines of the story, there are a variety of lessons to be learned.

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ACE Spacefrom Penny BellJuly 21, 2020

Dealership Uncovers Payment Packing Scheme

Following a few simple recommendations puts a dealership one step closer to a solid, defensible compliance strategy.

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