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Dean W. Bott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Buckley, Michigan 49620
Dean W. Bott, a certified public accountant based in Buckley, Michigan, brings over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, he has worked with a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. Dean prepares individual and business tax returns, and offers general accounting and advisory services to help clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Crystal M. Breithaupt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Buckley, Michigan 49620
Based in Buckley, Michigan, Crystal M. Breithaupt has over 15 years of experience providing accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise includes general accounting, basic accounting services, and business tax services, with a focus on supporting family-owned enterprises and small businesses. Crystal's services also cover sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate and remain compliant with tax regulations.

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.