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Ronald A. Stec
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Based in East Tawas, Michigan, Ronald A. Stec provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience, Stec specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, assisting clients with financial record-keeping and strategic planning. His services include sales tax compliance and general accounting and advisory, helping businesses navigate changing tax laws and regulations.
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Eric R. Stec
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Based in East Tawas, Michigan, Eric R. Stec is a certified public accountant with years of experience serving clients in the area. His expertise in tax planning and consulting, as well as his IRS representation services, have helped numerous individuals and families navigate complex tax situations. Eric specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in the region.
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Elaine M. Van Buskirk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Tawas, Michigan 48730
Based in East Tawas, Michigan, Elaine M. Van Buskirk is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses across various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, ensuring tax compliance, and preparing individual and business tax returns, with a focus on payroll processing and compliance. With a broad range of experience in tax preparation and compliance, Van Buskirk is well-equipped to handle the accounting needs of her clients.

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.