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Showing 1 to 10 of 471 CPAs in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Matthew D. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Matthew D. Smith is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in managing diverse financial situations. His expertise includes providing general accounting and advisory services, as well as IRS representation, to individuals and families, and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial issues and make informed decisions.
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Jacquelyn M. Lightcap
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
Jacquelyn M. Lightcap is a certified public accountant based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise extends to individual and business tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation for family-owned enterprises and other clients. Her specialization in financial planning, business tax services, and basic accounting services allows her to tailor her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, whether they require tax preparation assistance or long-term financial guidance. Ms. Lightcap's experience serving small businesses and family-owned enterprises enables her to provide informed advice on financial matters, helping clients make informed decisions about their financial future.
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Melissa V. Alcumbrack
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Melissa V. Alcumbrack provides accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over a decade of experience in small and medium-sized businesses, her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. Her services include IRS representation, payroll processing and compliance, making her a valuable resource for businesses navigating complex tax issues.
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Sarah N. Nanninga
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sarah N. Nanninga is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in tax preparation and compliance. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance, serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses across various industries. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, Nanninga provides tailored financial solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients.
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Gail A. Emmitt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Gail A. Emmitt is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Grand Rapids, Michigan with over 15 years of experience in financial services. Offering a range of services, Emmitt provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation for businesses and individuals, as well as IRS representation to resolve complex tax issues. Her expertise spans basic accounting, business tax services, and individual tax services, with a focus on entrepreneurs and startups as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Cheryl M. Seidel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508
Cheryl M. Seidel is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she provides specialized services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance. In addition to her core services, Seidel offers expert payroll processing and compliance support to ensure her clients meet all relevant regulations.
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Edward A. Westerhof
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Edward A. Westerhof is a seasoned accountant with years of experience. Providing a range of tax planning and consulting services, his expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, tax planning, and consulting for individuals and businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, he has a strong understanding of various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With a focus on serving small to medium-sized businesses, Edward A. Westerhof's services are designed to meet the unique needs of his clients.
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David M. Wood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, David M. Wood is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert financial guidance. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, serving the needs of both small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. Wood's expertise extends to tax planning and consulting, ensuring clients are in compliance with sales tax regulations and laws. He maintains current knowledge of tax laws and regulations to provide strategic advice and effective solutions for his clients.
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Donald R. Burke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan 49516
Donald R. Burke is a certified public accountant in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 25 years of experience in providing general accounting and advisory services to small businesses. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, helping family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs navigate complex financial regulations. Notably, Burke specializes in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring his clients remain up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations.
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Whitney A. Rollenhagen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544
Whitney A. Rollenhagen is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to businesses and individuals in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, making her a valuable resource for small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families seeking tax preparation and planning. With a specialization in sales tax compliance, Rollenhagen helps clients navigate the complexities of sales tax regulations, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.

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.