Welcome to KADA!

The Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association (KADA) is a trade association representing Kentucky’s new and used car dealers. Formed in 1938, KADA is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to Kentucky’s dealers. KADA is here to protect the interests of dealerships throughout the state and with the Kentucky General Assembly and state regulatory agencies.

Membership

Become a  member by using our online Membership Application.  Become a member of KADA today!

Membership Application

KADA- Next Gen Dealer Event

 KADA's Next Gen Dealer attendees visited the Kentucky State Capital during the 2019 Special Session. After touring the Capital the group sat in on KADA's February Board Meeting at the Capital Plaza. Following the meeting they were invited to attend the Legislative Reception at Buffalo Trace where they met with legislators and dealers.
Thank you to those who participated in this event.  

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KADA Schedule of Events:

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KADA Sales & Use Tax Seminar

KADA has partnered with Bowden & Wood CPAs to put on two Kentucky Sales and Use Tax Seminars for dealerships which will include information on motor vehicle usage tax.  The seminars will cover issues and questions that come up most frequently in the work that Bowden & Wood does with Kentucky dealers. KY CPA CPE will be earned by participants that complete the seminar.

Registration Now Open for Louisville Location- Click on link below for Registration Form.  

Date:                   May 22, 2019

Time:                  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (EST) 
                             Lunch will be provided

Location:            KY CPA Gratzer Education Center 
                             1735 Alliant Ave
                             Louisville, KY 40299 
 
Presenters:        Mark Shaeffer, CPA, Bowden and Woods, CPAs
                             Nick Schaefer, CPA, Bowden and Woods, CPAs                  
                             Tim Bennett, Kentucky Department of Revenue Division of Sales Tax
                             Representative from Motor Vehicle Usage Tax
    
Who Should Attend: CFO’s and Chief Accountants
                                        Office Managers 

Cost to Attend:           $75.00

If you have any questions, please email Melissa Peach at mpeach@kyada.com or you may call the office at 1-502-695-3333.

Save the date: If you are unable to attend in May, KADA will be hosting a Sales and Use Tax Seminar September 17th in Bowling Green. Registration will open later this year for the Bowling Green location.

Louisville Sales and Use Tax Seminar

KADA Annual Convention

                                  Wild Dunes Resort
               Isle of Palms, South Carolina
                          June 17th-20th

Mark your calendar for the 2019 KADA Annual Convention in beautiful Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Located about 30 minutes outside of Charleston, the Wild Dunes resort has so much to offer.

With accommodations available at the Boardwalk Inn, Village at Wild Dunes, and private villas, there is room for all family sizes. See the link below to check availability and to make reservations.

Wild Dunes Resort is a beachfront property with many amenities to offer to their guest. Guest can book private excursions, enjoy multiple resort pools, rent bikes and enjoy scenic bike trails, or play a round of golf on a beautiful golf course overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Dining and shopping are also available onsite, along with many other amenities.

If you need any assistance with registration or have questions regarding the 2019 KADA Annual Convention, please contact Leslie Wilson at 502-695-3333.

Here a few links to start planning your summer vacation this year  with KADA.

2019 Annual Convention Registration Form

ONLINE HOTEL RESERVATIONS

WILD DUNES RESORT WEBSITE

KADA Convention Sponsors
Thank you to the following Allied Members for making this years convention possible:

Platinum Sponsorship:
Dealer Performance Group


Silver Sponsorship:
Admic
Cox Automotive
Zurich


Bronze Sponsorship:
ADESA
Auto/Mate
Backlot Cars
Cintas
HBK CPAs
Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough
Logan Lavelle Hunt
NADA Retirement
Reynolds and Reynolds
SESCO Management Consultants



Breakfast Sponsorship:
Backlot Cars


Speaker Sponsorship:
Hireology
Spectrum Reach

KADA Endorsed Service Partners