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Kathryn S. Platte
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fowler, Michigan 48835
Located in Fowler, Michigan, Kathryn S. Platte is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. Her expertise covers a range of services, including payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, which cater to various business structures such as S-corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. With a specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, Kathryn helps individuals and families navigate their financial situations while also assisting businesses in achieving their goals through effective financial planning and management. Her proficiency in tax compliance ensures that clients remain up-to-date with all tax requirements and regulations.
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Benjamin L. Weber
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fowler, Michigan 48835
Based in Fowler, Michigan, Benjamin L. Weber provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as businesses with various corporate structures. With over 10 years of experience, Weber specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, catering to the unique needs of each client. His expertise extends to IRS representation and bookkeeping, as well as financial statement compilation, ensuring that clients receive accurate and timely financial data.
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Scott D. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fowler, Michigan 48835
Located in Fowler, Michigan, Scott D. Martin is a certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience in providing tax and financial services. His practice focuses on serving family-owned enterprises and individuals, helping them navigate tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting requirements. With expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and payroll processing and compliance, Martin's services cater to a diverse range of clients in the region.
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Janell M. Thelen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fowler, Michigan 48835
Based in Fowler, Michigan, Janell M. Thelen provides individual and business tax return preparation services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation, she specializes in offering basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services tailored to the unique needs of her clients. She also provides payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees while maintaining regulatory adherence.
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Nicholas D. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fowler, Michigan 48835
A certified public accountant based in Fowler, Michigan, Nicholas D. Martin has over 15 years of experience providing financial solutions for family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, payroll processing and compliance, as well as basic accounting and individual tax services. With a specialization in financial planning, Martin helps business owners and individuals navigate complex financial situations and achieve long-term goals, leveraging his in-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
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Scott G. Becker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fowler, Michigan 48835
Based in Fowler, Michigan, Scott G. Becker is a certified public accountant with a focus on serving entrepreneurs and startups as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience in the field of accounting, Becker specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services to his clients. His services also include sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate financial management and adherence 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.