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Showing 1 to 10 of 13 CPAs in East Tawas, Michigan
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Donald W. Brannan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Based in East Tawas, Michigan, Donald W. Brannan brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation to his clients. He specializes in providing Basic Accounting Services, Tax Compliance, and Financial Planning to a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Donald's expertise extends to tax planning and consulting, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, serving the unique needs of each client. With a deep understanding of financial regulations and industry best practices, Donald works closely with his clients to develop tailored solutions for their financial and business needs.
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Robert J. Morand
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Robert J. Morand is a certified public accountant based in East Tawas, Michigan, having practiced for over 25 years. Serving both individuals and family-owned enterprises, Morand's expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting. In addition to providing year-round accounting support, he specializes in retirement account tax reporting and comprehensive tax planning and consulting services.
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Gerald D. Gracik
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Gerald D. Gracik is a certified public accountant based in East Tawas, Michigan. With over 20 years of experience in public accounting, he provides general accounting and advisory services to a variety of clients. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services. He also represents clients in IRS matters and has experience working with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, serving small and medium-sized businesses in diverse industries.
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Harold J. Knight
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Based in East Tawas, Michigan, Harold J. Knight provides accounting services to various clients in the region. With over 10 years of experience, Knight's expertise encompasses general accounting and advisory services, as well as individual and business tax return preparation. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, Knight focuses on meeting the diverse needs of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups.
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Alan J. Stephenson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
A resident of East Tawas, Michigan, Alan J. Stephenson brings over 15 years of experience in accounting to his work. With a specialization in general accounting and advisory services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, his expertise extends to basic accounting services. His clientele includes small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and their families, for whom he provides tax planning and consulting advice. Located in East Tawas, Alan J. Stephenson remains committed to serving the financial needs of his local community with reliable and professional guidance in tax and accounting matters.
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Paula L. Horcha
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Based in East Tawas, Michigan, Paula L. Horcha is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise lies in providing various accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families, including basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Horcha offers comprehensive sales tax compliance and prepares individual and business tax returns She works closely with clients in the northern Michigan region to ensure accurate financial planning and compliance with tax regulations.
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Kyle E. Troyer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Based in East Tawas, Michigan, Kyle E. Troyer is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of individuals and families. Troyer assists clients with individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, providing expert guidance throughout the year.
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Anne C. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Anne C. Martin is a licensed CPA providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises, in East Tawas, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, she offers expertise in General Accounting & Advisory and Sales Tax Compliance. Her practice focuses on serving the financial needs of small to medium-sized businesses, with a specialization in providing personalized tax compliance services to help clients navigate complex tax laws.
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James J. Gracik
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
James J. Gracik, a certified public accountant based in East Tawas, Michigan, has over 20 years of experience providing financial services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, individual and business tax return preparation, and basic accounting services, which cater to the diverse needs of his clients. With a specialization in business tax services and financial planning, Gracik helps small business owners navigate complex tax laws and create personalized financial strategies.
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Lisa A. Ernst
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Based in East Tawas, Michigan, Lisa A. Ernst brings over 15 years of experience in public accounting to her practice, focusing on basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance for entrepreneurs, startups, and family-owned enterprises. She provides IRS representation services, ensuring that entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate tax issues effectively. With expertise in payroll processing and compliance, Lisa assists entrepreneurs and small business owners in maintaining accurate financial records and adhering to regulatory requirements.

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.