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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 CPAs in Walkerton, Indiana
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Kyle A. Pletcher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walkerton, Indiana 46574
Kyle A. Pletcher is a certified public accountant based in Walkerton, Indiana, with over 10 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. He provides a range of accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, and specializes in tax compliance and individual tax services. Pletcher's expertise encompasses basic accounting services, such as financial statement preparation, and tax compliance, including sales tax compliance.
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Thomas R. Hesters
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walkerton, Indiana 46574
Based in Walkerton, Indiana, Thomas R. Hesters provides expert accounting services to clients across various industries. With over years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. He prepares individual and business tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and handles sales tax compliance for his clients to maintain financial accuracy and minimize tax liabilities. Thomas R. Hesters' expertise and dedication to his clients' financial well-being make him a trusted resource for accounting and tax planning needs in the region.
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Kristen Sharpe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walkerton, Indiana 46574
Based in Walkerton, Indiana, Kristen Sharpe is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise encompasses a range of services, including IRS representation, sales tax compliance, and basic accounting for individuals and families. Specializing in tax compliance and financial planning, Kristen serves clients in various industries, including family-owned enterprises, helping them navigate complex regulatory requirements and achieve financial stability.
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Patti L. O'Brien
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walkerton, Indiana 46574
Patti L. O'Brien is a certified public accountant with an office located in Walkerton, Indiana. With over 15 years of experience, O'Brien specializes in providing expert tax planning and consulting services to various business structures and individual clients. Her areas of expertise include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, serving a diverse range of industries including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. O'Brien also represents clients before the IRS, providing representation and advocacy in tax disputes.
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Curt W. Pletcher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walkerton, Indiana 46574
Curt W. Pletcher is a certified public accountant serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in Walkerton, Indiana. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for his clients. His services include sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, helping businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Pletcher's expertise allows him to provide tailored financial guidance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, from tax preparation to financial statement analysis.
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Deanna M. Shively
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walkerton, Indiana 46574
Deanna M. Shively is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving the financial needs of individuals and families in Walkerton, Indiana. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial planning, Shively provides a range of services, including individual and business tax return preparation and retirement account tax reporting. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a focus on serving family-owned enterprises and individuals.
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Carl V. Burkart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walkerton, Indiana 46574
Based in Walkerton, Indiana, Carl V. Burkart provides accounting services to individuals and businesses in the local community. With over years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance to family-owned enterprises, entrepreneurs, and startups. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation for clients facing audit or collection issues.
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Richard L. Parker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walkerton, Indiana 46574
Located in Walkerton, Indiana, Richard L. Parker is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in supporting various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, he provides basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning for small and medium-sized businesses in the region. His practice includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance services to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

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.