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James M. Gorski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Michigan 48114
Based in Brighton, Michigan, James M. Gorski is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, catering to the needs of individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Mr. Gorski's services encompass tax planning and consulting, as well as general accounting and advisory, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Through his comprehensive approach, he ensures clients receive personalized attention and tailored solutions to meet their unique financial goals and needs.
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Kathy A. Smith-Roy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Michigan 48116
Kathy A. Smith-Roy is a licensed CPA providing tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses in Brighton, Michigan, since 2007. She specializes in financial planning, providing personalized advice and guidance to help clients achieve their financial goals. With expertise in sales tax compliance and individual tax services, Smith-Roy assists family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs with their tax preparation and accounting needs. She also offers basic accounting services, helping clients manage their financial records and make informed business decisions.
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Linda F. Belisle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Michigan 48114
Linda F. Belisle is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Brighton, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, helping businesses of various structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families achieve their financial goals. She provides payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees, and offers general accounting and advisory services to support her clients' financial decision-making.
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Dianna L. Ronan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Michigan 48114
Dianna L. Ronan is a certified public accountant based in Brighton, Michigan, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax services. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting solutions to clients across diverse industries, including small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. Ronan's expertise also extends to payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that clients' financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. As a general accountant and advisor, she offers guidance on financial planning and strategy, helping clients make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Abigail Briggs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Michigan 48114
Based in Brighton, Michigan, Abigail Briggs has been providing accounting services for over 15 years, focusing on the needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and make informed decisions. Abigail's specialization in sales tax compliance and payroll processing ensures accurate and timely financial management, reducing the risk of costly errors or penalties.
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Teresa R. Panczyk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Michigan 48116
Teresa R. Panczyk is a certified public accountant based in Brighton, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. She specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, and has extensive experience in working with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, serving small to medium-sized businesses in the Brighton area. Panczyk also provides IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting services, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Philip W. Jennings
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Michigan 48116
Based in Brighton, Michigan, Philip W. Jennings provides accounting expertise to entrepreneurs and startups with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Jennings focuses on providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services that cater to the unique needs of his clients. Specializing in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, Jennings helps businesses maintain accurate financial records and ensure tax compliance.
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William K. Drabing
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Michigan 48116
Based in Brighton, Michigan, William K. Drabing is a seasoned CPA with extensive experience in the field of accounting. Providing specialized services to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises, his expertise encompasses basic accounting, small business accounting, and individual tax services. With years of experience in payroll processing and compliance, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, Drabing brings a thorough understanding of tax regulations to his clients.
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Sherry L. Hardwick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Michigan 48116
Based in Brighton, Michigan, Sherry L. Hardwick provides financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Ms. Hardwick specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. She offers payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payments, as well as retirement account tax reporting to help clients navigate complex tax rules.
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Charles T. Erger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Michigan 48114
Located in Brighton, Michigan, Charles T. Erger is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. His expertise encompasses a range of areas, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, payroll processing, and compliance with relevant tax regulations. Erger's services are tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients, whether they require basic accounting services, financial planning, or business tax consultation.

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.