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Stephen B. Rufenbarger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Winona Lake, Indiana 46590
Stephen B. Rufenbarger, a certified public accountant based in Winona Lake, Indiana, provides financial guidance to individuals and family-owned enter...
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Jessica N. Hawn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Winona Lake, Indiana 46590
Based in Winona Lake, Indiana, Jessica N. Hawn is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing bookkeeping and financial s...

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.