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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 CPAs in Empire, Michigan
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Joan M. Groening
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Empire, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
Joan M. Groening is a certified public accountant offering bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to clients in Empire, Michigan. Wi...
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Ruth L. Gilmer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Empire, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
Ruth L. Gilmer is a certified public accountant with an office located in Empire, Michigan. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in basic...
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Nathaniel D. Gray
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Empire, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
Nathaniel D. Gray is a certified public accountant in Empire, Michigan, with over a decade of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as...
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David L. Gray
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Empire, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
Based in Empire, Michigan, David L. Gray has been providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs, startups, individuals, and families since 2005. As a...

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.