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Scott B. Mudford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbus, Michigan 48063
Based in Columbus, Michigan, Scott B. Mudford has over 20 years of experience as a certified public accountant. His services include IRS representation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, providing expert guidance to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses in the region. With a focus on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Mudford offers tailored support for clients navigating complex tax laws and financial regulations.
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Dana L. Paehlig
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbus, Michigan 48063
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Jessica L. Walz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbus, Michigan 48063
Based in Columbus, Michigan, Jessica L. Walz is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their long-term goals. With a focus on general accounting and advisory services, tax planning and consulting, Jessica helps her clients stay on top of their financial obligations and make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Mary Falkner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbus, Michigan 48063
Based in Columbus, Michigan, Mary Falkner brings a wealth of experience to her work as a certified public accountant. With over 10 years of experience in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, she helps small and medium-sized businesses achieve fiscal clarity. Her expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that individuals and small business owners meet their tax obligations. In addition to her accounting services, Falkner specializes in tax compliance for small business owners and entrepreneurs, providing tailored guidance on financial regulations.
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Sue A. Wessel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbus, Michigan 48063
Sue A. Wessel, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to individuals and family-owned enterprises in Columbus, Michigan. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as basic accounting services and tax compliance for various industries. With a focus on financial planning, Wessel helps clients effectively manage their financial resources and make informed business decisions.
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Victor R. Hayes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbus, Michigan 48063
Located in Columbus, Michigan, Victor R. Hayes brings over 15 years of experience providing specialized accounting services to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. As a certified public accountant, his expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, general accounting and advisory, basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services. With a focus on serving the unique needs of small businesses and startups, Hayes' experience also includes assistance with financial planning, tax strategy, and basic accounting setup and maintenance.
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Carol L. Bartolomucci
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbus, Michigan 48063
Located in Columbus, Michigan, Carol L. Bartolomucci CPA provides professional accounting services to clients in diverse industries. With over 10 years of experience, Bartolomucci offers expertise in tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance. Bartolomucci serves entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises, delivering tailored solutions to meet their unique financial needs.

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.