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Suzanne O. Kelly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gaines, Michigan 48436
Suzanne O. Kelly is a certified public accountant residing in Gaines, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Kelly specializes in providing tax planning and consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including family-owned enterprises and various business structures such as S-Corps and partnerships. Her practice focuses on offering individual and business tax return preparation, as well as basic accounting services and financial planning to meet the unique needs of her clients. Based in Gaines, Kelly maintains a strong understanding of local and state tax laws, allowing her to provide personalized guidance and support to her clients.
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Jeannine A. Thompson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gaines, Michigan 48436
Based in Gaines, Michigan, Jeannine A. Thompson is a licensed certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her specialization includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, which enable her to cater to the diverse needs of her clients. Thompson is particularly experienced in tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, having worked with numerous clients to navigate complex tax laws and minimize their tax liabilities.

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.