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Amy J. Talsma
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hamilton, Michigan 49419
Based in Hamilton, Michigan, Amy J. Talsma is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting and tax services to family-owned enterprises and individuals. Her practice focuses on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, with a special emphasis on helping clients navigate IRS representation and individual and business tax return preparation. With a strong background in tax law, Amy J. Talsma works closely with her clients to understand their unique financial situations and develop tailored solutions to meet their accounting and tax needs.
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Nicole George
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hamilton, Michigan 49419
Based in Hamilton, Michigan, Nicole George is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. She specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. George's expertise extends to individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and compliant filing with the relevant authorities.
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Scott A. Folkert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hamilton, Michigan 49419
Based in Hamilton, Michigan, Scott A. Folkert provides expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory services, Folkert offers individual and business tax return preparation, financial planning, and basic accounting services tailored to each client's unique needs. His specialization in small business accounting has helped numerous clients navigate financial complexities and make informed decisions for their growing enterprises.
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Ryan J. De Boer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hamilton, Michigan 49419
Located in Hamilton, Michigan, Ryan J. De Boer provides expert accounting services to clients in the local area. With over 20 years of experience in the field, De Boer's practice specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. His expertise also includes sales tax compliance and tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Matthew R. Kotman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hamilton, Michigan 49419
Matthew R. Kotman is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving clients in various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Based in Hamilton, Michigan, he provides a range of services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation. His expertise spans basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to the needs of individuals and families, as well as small to medium-sized businesses.
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Debra A. Schutmaat
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hamilton, Michigan 49419
Based in Hamilton, Michigan, Debra A. Schutmaat is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience. She provides general accounting and advisory services, as well as specialized support for retirement account tax reporting, catering to the unique needs of various business structures and individual clients. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, making her a valuable resource for businesses and individuals in need of personalized financial guidance.
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Joshua A. Knap
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hamilton, Michigan 49419
Joshua A. Knap, a certified public accountant based in Hamilton, Michigan, specializes in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, individuals and families. With over 15 years of experience in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, Knap helps clients maintain accurate records and meet regulatory requirements. As an experienced IRS representative, Knap also assists clients with tax-related matters, including business tax services and basic accounting needs.

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.