Wholesale Distribution

ASAM LLP provides comprehensive tax, accounting, and assurance services for wholesale distributors operating across industries — including food, building materials, office supplies, plastics, medical supplies, and more. With decades of experience supporting top-ranked Bay Area distributors, we deliver tailored solutions to match your operational scale and growth plans. 

Wholesale distribution businesses must manage inventory logistics, vendor contracts, and thin-margin profitability, often across multiple jurisdictions. From sales and use tax compliance to multi-state reporting and financial audits, ASAM LLP helps clients stay ahead of regulatory requirements and market fluctuations. 

Key Challenges for Distributors


➥ Managing multi-state tax compliance (sales, use, franchise, and income tax)

➥ Consolidated financial reporting across warehouses and branches

➥ Tracking inventory across locations and integrating accounting systems

➥ Payroll and employee compliance across distribution hubs

➥ Managing margins, freight-in accounting, and cost-of-goods tracking

➥ Preparing for audits and lender or investor financial disclosures

How ASAM LLP Supports Wholesale Distributors


➥ Audit, review, or compilation services for internal and third-party reporting

➥ Sales & use tax advisory and representation across multiple states

➥ Inventory and cost tracking advisory aligned with GAAP standards

➥ Bookkeeping and monthly financial reporting services

➥ Payroll compliance and workforce-related tax filings

➥ Long-term tax planning and succession strategy for owner-managed firms

Client Example: Top Bay Area Distribution Firms


ASAM LLP works with numerous wholesale distributors in the San Francisco Bay Area, many of whom are ranked among the top 10 in their industry sectors (including food, medical supplies, and construction materials).
For over 18 years, we’ve provided:

➥ Audit and review of financial statements

➥ Sales tax support and multi-jurisdictional filings

➥ Corporate tax services and advisory for business growth

Value Delivered


➥ Decades of experience supporting high-volume, multi-entity distributors

➥ Local knowledge of California tax and industry compliance standards

➥ Scalable solutions from startup to large regional operators

➥ Clear reporting and control systems tailored to inventory-heavy operations