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Shannon L. Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Shannon L. Wilson is a certified public accountant based in Clare, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting services. Her practice focuses on serving family-owned enterprises and individuals in the local community, helping them navigate financial planning and small business accounting needs. Wilson's expertise also includes IRS representation and basic accounting services, making her a valuable resource for a range of financial challenges.
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John G. Cleary
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Based in Clare, Michigan, John G. Cleary provides financial expertise to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over [number of years] years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation.
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Shelly Browning
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Located in Clare, Michigan, Shelly Browning has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and families, as well as businesses of various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting, small business accounting, and tax compliance. A notable service offered by Shelly Browning is tax planning and consulting, which helps clients navigate complex tax codes and identify opportunities for optimization.
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Wesley E. Parker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Based in Clare, Michigan, Wesley E. Parker provides accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, Parker specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, ensuring accurate financial statements and compliance with regulatory requirements. Parker's expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, providing clients with timely and accurate financial information.

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.