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Kathryn J. Lightfoot
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Based in Harbor Springs, Michigan, Kathryn J. Lightfoot is a seasoned public accountant with over 15 years of experience in the field. Her expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individual and family taxation and financial planning. She offers general accounting and advisory services, as well as specialized assistance with payroll processing, compliance, and tax preparation.
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Joan M. Green
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Based in Harbor Springs, Michigan, Joan M. Green is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, catering to family-owned enterprises and other business entities in need of financial support. Among her services, Joan Green specializes in sales tax compliance and payroll processing & compliance, ensuring that businesses maintain accurate financial records and adhere to relevant tax regulations.
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Ronald J. St Amour
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Based in Harbor Springs, Michigan, Ronald J. St Amour has been providing accounting services for over 20 years, specializing in basic accounting, small business accounting, and financial planning. He serves a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, offering expertise in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting. His extensive experience encompasses a broad scope of accounting functions, from financial planning to tax preparation, with a focus on delivering accurate and timely services to meet the needs of his clients.
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Kathy P. Motschall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Kathy P. Motschall is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Harbor Springs, Michigan. With over a decade of experience, she focuses on providing expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Her specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting enables her to offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients. Notably, Kathy offers specialized payroll processing and sales tax compliance services, ensuring her clients stay up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements.
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Rebekah Boeckman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Based in Harbor Springs, Michigan, Rebekah Boeckman is an experienced CPA with over 15 years of practice in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With a focus on sales tax compliance, tax planning and consulting, she brings extensive knowledge to her clients, helping them navigate complex tax regulations and achieve their financial goals. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, making her a valuable resource for those seeking expert advice in these areas.
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Sandra K. Mosher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Harbor Springs-based CPA Sandra K. Mosher has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her practice focuses on basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, making her a reliable resource for a variety of tax and financial needs. Mosher specializes in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Sara E. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Hailing from Harbor Springs, Michigan, Sara E. Smith has been a trusted accountant for over a decade. Her expertise lies in providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses alike, including preparation of accurate and timely individual and business tax returns. Throughout her career, Sara has developed a specialization in serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, offering tailored financial planning and basic accounting services to meet their unique needs.
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Adam M. Kolinski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Located in Harbor Springs, Michigan, Adam M. Kolinski provides comprehensive accounting services to businesses of various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and limited liability companies. With over 15 years of experience, his expertise encompasses basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance. He offers specialized services in payroll processing and compliance, as well as tax planning and consulting for family-owned enterprises and other business types.
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Kimberly A. Dowd
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Located in Harbor Springs, Michigan, Kimberly A. Dowd is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in various business settings. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, particularly for individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Dowd also provides expertise in retirement account tax reporting and bookkeeping, as well as financial statement compilation, to help clients meet their financial obligations and stay compliant with tax regulations.
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C. S. Meachum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
C. S. Meachum is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Harbor Springs, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience. Meachum specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance to a variety of clients, including individuals, families, and businesses with complex structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Additionally, Meachum offers expertise in payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation for businesses and individuals in need of tax dispute resolution services.

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.