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Joseph H. Godwin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Decatur, Michigan 49045
Joseph H. Godwin is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Decatur, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation services. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Godwin's expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting and bookkeeping, as well as financial statement compilation for business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Fred C. Reeder
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Decatur, Michigan 49045
Based in Decatur, Michigan, Fred C. Reeder is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting. Reeder's expertise extends to IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring clients' compliance with tax regulations and optimization of their financial situations.
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Judith A. Drenth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Decatur, Michigan 49045
Located in Decatur, Michigan, Judith A. Drenth is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise encompasses general accounting and advisory services, sales tax compliance, and individual tax services, catering to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Judith's specializations in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services allow her to offer tailored support to her clients' diverse needs. With a comprehensive understanding of taxation and financial regulations, Judith A. Drenth helps businesses navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their goals.
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Julia A. Gray
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Decatur, Michigan 49045
Julia A. Gray is a certified public accountant based in Decatur, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience in the field. She provides services in basic accounting, business tax, and individual tax, catering to a diverse range of clients including individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Gray's expertise includes IRS representation and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, helping clients manage their financial data and navigate complex tax issues.

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.