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Brian J. Wooton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Durand, Michigan 48429
Located in Durand, Michigan, Brian J. Wooton has been providing accounting services to the local community since 2004. His specialization includes offering basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting solutions. With expertise in preparing individual and business tax returns, as well as general accounting and advisory services, Brian assists entrepreneurs and startups with their financial needs, catering to various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Leonard W. Kilgore
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Durand, Michigan 48429
Based in Durand, Michigan, Leonard W. Kilgore is a licensed certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing financial expertise to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, covering various industries and sectors with tailored solutions. Leonard offers comprehensive tax return preparation for both individuals and businesses, as well as expert IRS representation for clients facing tax disputes or audits.
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Deborah Williamson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Durand, Michigan 48429
Based in Durand, Michigan, Deborah Williamson brings 15 years of professional experience as a certified public accountant (CPA) to her practice. With a focus on general accounting and advisory services, she serves family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her specialized services include basic accounting, financial planning, and tax compliance, as well as IRS representation for businesses and individuals facing tax-related 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.