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Barry P. Lefkowitz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Based in Birmingham, Michigan, Barry P. Lefkowitz provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in the region. With over 20 years of experience in accounting, he specializes in business tax services, small business accounting, and basic accounting services. He offers expertise in retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, ensuring that his clients meet their tax obligations.
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John W. Melstrom
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Based in Birmingham, Michigan, John W. Melstrom brings over 20 years of experience as a CPA and accountant to his clients. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Melstrom's expertise encompasses tax planning and consulting, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, allowing him to offer comprehensive support throughout the financial year.
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Charles L. Schiff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Based in Birmingham, Michigan, Charles L. Schiff is an experienced CPA with over 15 years of expertise in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. He specializes in tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, catering to clients with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With a focus on individual tax services and tax compliance, Schiff's services target businesses and individuals in need of comprehensive accounting solutions and expert advice.
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Harry Pianko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Harry Pianko, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Birmingham, Michigan, has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and individuals in the area. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, with a specialization in sales tax compliance. Pianko's expertise includes financial statement compilation, bookkeeping, and sales tax compliance services for family-owned enterprises and individuals in Birmingham and surrounding communities.
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Ramesh D. Telang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Ramesh D. Telang is a certified public accountant based in Birmingham, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience, he provides general accounting and advisory services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His expertise includes tax compliance and individual tax services, helping clients navigate the complex tax landscape and ensure accurate returns. Holding a certification in basic accounting, Telang's practice focuses on providing straightforward, results-driven accounting solutions to meet the diverse needs of his clients.
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Charles L. Norman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Birmingham, Michigan-based CPA Charles L. Norman has over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. His expertise encompasses individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation, supporting clients in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and Family-Owned Enterprises. Norman specializes in providing Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Individual Tax Services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Robert L. Ignasiak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Robert L. Ignasiak is a certified public accountant based in Birmingham, Michigan. With over 25 years of experience in public accounting, he has established a strong reputation for delivering expert general accounting and advisory services, including IRS representation, to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Robert helps clients navigate complex financial issues and achieve their long-term goals.
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Jesse A. Dekker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Birmingham CPA Jesse A. Dekker provides tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in the Birmingham area. With over 10 years of experience in financial planning and tax compliance, Dekker specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance for his clients. He prepares individual and business tax returns, as well as retirement account tax reports, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to the IRS and state tax authorities.
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John Serda
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Based in Birmingham, Michigan, John Serda provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience in general accounting and advisory, Serda's expertise includes financial planning, business tax services, and basic accounting services. He offers specialized tax reporting for retirement accounts, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations.
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William R. Harman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Birmingham, Michigan 48012
Based in Birmingham, Michigan, William R. Harman is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience providing expert financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, making him a valuable resource for family-owned enterprises navigating complex financial situations. Harman offers tailored sales tax compliance solutions to ensure businesses meet regulatory requirements and avoid costly penalties.

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.