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Lana C. Schulte
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rockport, Indiana 47635
Lana C. Schulte is a certified public accountant registered to practice in the state of Indiana. Based in Rockport, she has over 10 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting services to individuals and businesses. Her practice focuses on basic accounting services, including tax compliance and financial statement preparation, as well as small business accounting for family-owned enterprises and various business structures such as S-Corps and partnerships. She also prepares individual and business tax returns for clients with diverse financial needs.
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Marlene S. Parsley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rockport, Indiana 47635
Located in Rockport, Indiana, Marlene S. Parsley has provided accounting services to individuals and entrepreneurs since 2005. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of each client. Parsley's practice includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping her clients manage complex financial situations with ease.
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Steven T. Jeffries
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rockport, Indiana 47635
Based in Rockport, Indiana, Steven T. Jeffries is a certified public accountant providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 10 years of experience, his expertise includes sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, supporting clients in achieving accurate and timely financial reporting. His specializations include basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, allowing him to cater to a diverse range of client needs.
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Loren D. Chipman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rockport, Indiana 47635
Loren D. Chipman is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and families in Rockport, Indiana. His specialties include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, which cater to the needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals with complex financial situations. As a seasoned IRS representative, Chipman helps clients navigate tax disputes and resolve sales tax compliance issues efficiently.

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.