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Scott D. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Based in Ferndale, Michigan, Scott D. Smith provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over a decade of experience in finance, he specializes in general accounting, financial planning, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements. Scott's expertise extends to payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that businesses remain in good standing with tax authorities.
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Andrew M. Mackenzie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Based in Ferndale, Michigan, Andrew M. Mackenzie is a seasoned professional offering accounting services to individuals and various business structures. Throughout his extensive experience, spanning over 10 years, he has developed expertise in tax compliance, financial planning, and basic accounting services. Mr. Mackenzie provides specialized support for sales tax compliance and tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Elizabeth L. Butchart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Elizabeth L. Butchart is a Certified Public Accountant based in Ferndale, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience, she provides a range of services including Retirement Account Tax Reporting, General Accounting & Advisory, and Financial Planning for individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. Her specializations include Basic Accounting Services, Individual Tax Services, and financial planning tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients.
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Alexis K. Kennedy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Ferndale-based CPA Alexis K. Kennedy offers financial expertise to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses in the local area. With over 10 years of experience, Kennedy's specializations include basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting. She prepares and files tax returns for retirement accounts, ensures payroll processing and compliance, and provides financial guidance to support business growth and stability.
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Samantha Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Samantha Jones, a certified public accountant, serves clients in Ferndale, Michigan, and surrounding areas. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation, she provides specialized services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individual tax preparation and planning. Her expertise also includes sales tax compliance and IRS representation, allowing her to address complex issues and resolve tax disputes effectively. Her professional experience encompasses individual and small business accounting needs, offering tailored financial guidance to meet the unique requirements of her diverse client base.
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Julie M. Funke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Based in Ferndale, Michigan, Julie M. Funke offers a range of accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, she provides financial statement compilation and bookkeeping services. As a certified public accountant, Julie represents clients before the IRS, handling audits and tax disputes.
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Chelsea Weidman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Located in Ferndale, Michigan, Chelsea Weidman is a Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years of experience. Her practice specializes in providing tax planning and consulting services, ensuring clients meet their financial obligations and take advantage of available tax savings. With a focus on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, Chelsea serves entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, helping them navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Ann M. Abbey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Ann M. Abbey, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Ferndale, Michigan, offers her expertise in financial management and compliance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance, Abbey specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services to small and medium-sized businesses in the community. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that clients meet their financial obligations and stay within regulatory requirements.
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Crosby D. Boyd
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Crosby D. Boyd is a certified public accountant based in Ferndale, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. As a seasoned accountant, Boyd specializes in individual and business tax return preparation, payroll processing and compliance, and basic accounting services, ensuring accurate financial records and timely tax filings. Boyd's expertise in tax compliance and individual tax services enables business owners and individuals to navigate complex tax laws and regulations, resulting in optimized financial outcomes.
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Rose E. Gibbons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Rose E. Gibbons is a certified public accountant based in Ferndale, Michigan. With over 10 years of experience in accounting services, Gibbons specializes in providing personalized tax planning and consulting, payroll processing, and compliance solutions. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, with a focus on supporting family-owned enterprises and varied business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.

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.