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Julie A. Harkins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clarkston, Michigan 48348
Located in Clarkston, Michigan, Julie A. Harkins is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving various business structures and family-owned enterprises. Her specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting enables her to provide comprehensive support to individuals and businesses alike. Julie prepares individual and business tax returns, as well as retirement account tax reports, to ensure accurate and timely compliance with tax regulations. With expertise in tax compliance and accounting, she helps her clients navigate complex accounting and tax laws, providing peace of mind and financial clarity.
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Donna L. Harkins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clarkston, Michigan 48346
Based in Clarkston, Michigan, Donna L. Harkins brings over 10 years of accounting experience to small businesses and entrepreneurs. She offers services that cater to the unique needs of S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With specializations in financial planning and tax compliance, Harkins provides tailored guidance on Basic Accounting Services to ensure clients' financial information is accurate and up-to-date. Her expertise also includes Payroll Processing & Compliance, as well as Retirement Account Tax Reporting, making her a trusted resource for various business structures and entrepreneurs.
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Amanda L. Herndon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clarkston, Michigan 48346
Located in Clarkston, Michigan, Amanda L. Herndon is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and make informed decisions. A key aspect of her practice is her expertise in payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation, assisting clients with tax-related concerns and resolving issues efficiently.
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Katherine C. Castillo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clarkston, Michigan 48348
Katherine C. Castillo is a certified public accountant based in Clarkston, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Her practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, including IRS representation and bookkeeping & financial statement compilation. With expertise in tax planning and preparation, financial statement analysis, and financial planning, Castillo helps her clients achieve their financial goals and maintain compliance with relevant tax laws.
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Carolyn A. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clarkston, Michigan 48348
Located in Clarkston, Michigan, Carolyn A. Jones is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience serving a variety of clients. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing comprehensive financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her services include tax planning and consulting, individual and business tax return preparation, and basic accounting services, focusing on business tax services and small business accounting to meet the unique needs of her clients.
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Michael R. Maher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clarkston, Michigan 48348
Michael R. Maher, a certified public accountant based in Clarkston, Michigan, provides tax and accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, in the Metro Detroit area. With over 20 years of experience in tax preparation, compliance, and representation, Maher offers specialized assistance in areas such as individual tax services, tax return preparation, and basic accounting services. Specifically, his expertise includes IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes with the IRS.
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Amy S. Kirby
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clarkston, Michigan 48348
Amy S. Kirby is a certified public accountant (CPA) providing accounting services to businesses and individuals in Clarkston, Michigan. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, serving various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise also encompasses individual and family tax return preparation as well as sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate financial reporting.

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.