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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 CPAs in Beaverton, Michigan
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Jolene L. Compton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Beaverton, Michigan 48612
Jolene L. Compton, a certified public accountant, has been based in Beaverton, Michigan, since 2007. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a focus on meeting the unique tax needs of individuals and families. Compton provides tax planning and consulting services, as well as retirement account tax reporting, to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Linda L. Geiger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Beaverton, Michigan 48612
Linda L. Geiger is a certified public accountant based in Beaverton, Michigan, offering a decade of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. She specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, delivering expert guidance in areas such as financial statement compilation and bookkeeping. In addition to her core services, Geiger also provides consulting services to help clients improve their financial health through strategic planning and budgeting.
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Robin L. Smith-Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Beaverton, Michigan 48612
Based in Beaverton, Michigan, Robin L. Smith-Martin brings over 15 years of experience as a CPA, specializing in tax compliance for small and medium-sized businesses as well as individual and family clients. Her expertise includes providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax consulting to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Additionally, she offers IRS representation to assist clients in resolving audit and collections issues, ensuring their rights are protected and their financial interests are preserved.

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.