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Tamara J. Chaffee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Tamara J. Chaffee is a certified public accountant based in Clare, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, she provides individual and business tax return preparation, as well as tax planning and consulting services to her clients. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance for individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises in Clare and surrounding areas. Ms. Chaffee's expertise in Michigan state and federal tax laws enables her to accurately navigate complex tax situations for her clients.
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Pamela A. Enright
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Pamela A. Enright, a certified public accountant based in Clare, Michigan, offers comprehensive financial services to individuals and families. With nearly two decades of experience, she has developed expertise in bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and tax planning for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Her specialization in financial planning enables her to provide personalized guidance to clients on budgeting, investments, and long-term financial goals. Ms. Enright stays up-to-date with changing tax laws and regulations through ongoing professional development.
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Franklin R. Newman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Based in Clare, Michigan, Franklin R. Newman is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over two decades of experience in various accounting disciplines. He specializes in providing financial planning and individual tax services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs, including startups. Newman's expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting and individual & business tax return preparation, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Robert E. List
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Bob List is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in financial guidance and compliance. Located in Clare, Michigan, his practice focuses on providing tax planning and consulting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-corporations and partnerships. As a specialist in basic accounting services and tax compliance, List's expertise also encompasses retirement account tax reporting and small business accounting.
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Stanley J. Hampton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Based in Clare, Michigan, Stanley J. Hampton is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning allows him to offer tailored solutions for clients seeking comprehensive financial guidance. Services include tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their financial performance.
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James F. Haupt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Based in Clare, Michigan, James F. Haupt provides accounting and tax services to a diverse range of clients. With over 12 years of experience in public accounting, Haupt specializes in financial planning, business tax services, and basic accounting services. He assists various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individual and family clients with their financial needs, offering tax planning and consulting services, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation.
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Elizabeth J. Ringelberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Located in Clare, Michigan, Elizabeth J. Ringelberg brings extensive accounting expertise to her clients as a certified public accountant. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing personalized financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, focusing on basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Her expertise also extends to IRS representation, ensuring her clients navigate complex tax issues with confidence.
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Roy M. Helmka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Roy M. Helmka is a certified public accountant based in Clare, Michigan, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services. He specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, particularly serving family-owned enterprises and individuals and families in the region. Helmka's expertise also extends to tax planning and consulting, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex financial matters with accuracy and precision.
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Travis Harrison
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Travis Harrison is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Clare, Michigan, with over a decade of experience in providing tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs, startups, and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, individual and business tax return preparation, and financial planning, ensuring his clients' financial matters are accurately and efficiently managed. With a specialization in basic accounting services and tax compliance, Harrison helps his clients navigate complex financial regulations and make informed decisions about their business and personal finances.
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Dana M. Thering
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clare, Michigan 48617
Dana M. Thering, a certified public accountant, is based in Clare, Michigan and has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Thering's expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She helps individuals and families with payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, while also assisting with retirement account tax reporting to ensure compliance with tax laws.

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.