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Carrie Hammons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atlanta, Michigan 49709
Carrie Hammons is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Atlanta, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience in providing general accounting and advisory services. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with a specific focus on tax planning and consulting for family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Carrie Hammons holds extensive knowledge and skills in financial statement preparation, budgeting, and financial analysis, making her a valuable resource for clients in need of comprehensive accounting support.
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Michael L. Stephenson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atlanta, Michigan 49709
Based in Atlanta, Michigan, Michael L. Stephenson is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing accounting and tax services. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, he offers financial statement compilation and tax return preparation for individuals and families as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, individual and business tax return preparation, and ensuring clients meet their tax compliance obligations.

Michigan's evolving CPA market serves a state transitioning from traditional manufacturing to diversified technology and services economy. The Michigan Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 2 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Michigan has a flat 4.25% individual income tax and a 6% corporate income tax. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales and use tax, personal property tax (recently reformed but still complex), and Michigan Business Tax successor provisions. The automotive industry creates specialized needs for supplier contracts, warranty reserves, and cost accounting. Cross-border issues with Ohio and Indiana are common for businesses and residents.

Industry Specializations: Automotive manufacturing and supply chain, technology and software (especially in Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids), healthcare systems, agriculture, tourism and hospitality, logistics, and emerging industries like electric vehicles and battery technology are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in automotive cost accounting, manufacturing footprint optimization, or serving the growing tech startup community.

For CPA Professionals: The Michigan Association of CPAs serves practitioners statewide. Detroit metro offers the largest market with automotive focus, while Ann Arbor emphasizes technology and university-related services, and Grand Rapids provides regional headquarters opportunities. The state faces population challenges but offers affordable cost of living and growing opportunities in emerging industries. Economic transformation creates needs for restructuring advisory and helping traditional businesses adapt to changing markets.