Pub. 8 2019-2020 Issue 1

SUMMER 2019 1 Contents www.lslcpas.com | (714) 672-0022 Brea Sacramento “We have a fantastic relationship with the LSL team. They keep our interests top of mind and maintain a positive reputation in the industry.” Santa Ana -Craig Whetter, President, David Wilson Automotive Group, firm relationship since 1983 Donald Slater, CPA Automotive Services Partner donald.slater@lslcpas.com Mike Mangold, CPA Automotive Services Partner mike.mangold@lslcpas.com David Myers, CPA Automotive Tax Partner dave.myers@lslcpas.com 4 Chairman’s Letter MARK GRUWELL 6 Auto Show Rolls into New Year: January 1-5, 2020 8 Welcome New Member: Mighty Auto Parts 10 “Jump Start” Your Dealership’s Compliance With California’s Upcoming Privacy Initiative 12 The Benefits of Automotive Technician Careers 16 California Sales Training Academy 20 Interviews with Bob Heintz, Michael Lee, Chris Boone, and Anthony Benfatti 24 Why Dealerships Need Centralized Training Classes 26 Ask Alison 28 The Ten Proposition 65 Signs 30 San Diego Outlook