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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 CPAs in Bear Lake, Michigan
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Xena R. Vandewark
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bear Lake, Michigan 49614
Xena R. Vandewark is a certified public accountant based in Bear Lake, Michigan. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, with a focus on ensuring sales tax compliance for her clients. Xena holds a (degree) in accounting and is a certified public accountant, licensed to practice in the state of Michigan.
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Daniel A. Birchmeier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bear Lake, Michigan 49614
Located in Bear Lake, Michigan, Daniel A. Birchmeier is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting enables him to effectively manage clients' financial information and develop comprehensive financial plans. As a seasoned practitioner, Birchmeier also offers IRS representation and payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring that clients are in compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Jacque W. Erdman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bear Lake, Michigan 49614
Based in Bear Lake, Michigan, Jacque W. Erdman is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise extends to General Accounting & Advisory services, as well as IRS Representation, providing critical support for businesses navigating tax compliance and audit issues. Specializing in Basic Accounting Services, Tax Compliance, and Small Business Accounting, Jacque Erdman advises and assists clients with Various Business Structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs.

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.