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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 CPAs in Celestine, Indiana
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Melanie R. Lockard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Celestine, Indiana Licensed in Kentucky
Melanie R. Lockard is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience, providing expert guidance to clients in Celestine, Indiana. Her...
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Charlotte E. Schepers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Celestine, Indiana Licensed in Indiana
Located in Celestine, Indiana, Charlotte E. Schepers is a certified public accountant providing accounting services to individuals and families, as we...
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Tamara J. Kiefer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Celestine, Indiana Licensed in Indiana
Tamara J. Kiefer is a certified public accountant based in Celestine, Indiana, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to variou...

Indiana's stable CPA market serves a manufacturing-heavy economy with competitive tax rates and central location. The Indiana Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 6 hours of ethics and a mix of technical and non-technical subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Indiana has a flat 4.9% individual income tax (with county add-ons) and a 4.9% corporate rate, creating a relatively simple tax environment. CPAs commonly handle state and county tax compliance, sales tax, and business personal property tax. The state offers various tax credits for economic development, R&D, and job creation that benefit manufacturers. Cross-border issues with neighboring states, particularly Illinois, create planning opportunities.

Industry Specializations: Manufacturing (automotive, steel, pharmaceuticals, medical devices), agriculture, healthcare systems, logistics and distribution, motorsports (Indianapolis), and higher education are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in cost accounting for manufacturers, agricultural cooperatives, and serving the recreational vehicle industry concentrated in Elkhart.

For CPA Professionals: The Indiana CPA Society serves practitioners across the state. Indianapolis dominates the market with diversified opportunities, while Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, and Bloomington offer secondary markets. The state provides attractive cost of living, central location for multi-state businesses, and a business-friendly reputation. The manufacturing base creates stable demand for cost accounting and operational advisory services.