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Carole A. Stevens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060
Carole A. Stevens is a certified public accountant based in Hickory Corners, Michigan, with extensive experience in general accounting and advisory services. Her specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting has provided her clients with tailored financial solutions to meet their unique needs. A seasoned expert in IRS representation, Stevens helps individuals and families navigate complex tax issues, while also serving family-owned enterprises with a deep understanding of their specific financial challenges.
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Jason C. Boston
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060
Located in Hickory Corners, Michigan, Jason C. Boston serves clients throughout the region with expertise in tax compliance and financial management. With extensive experience in tax services, Mr. Boston provides individual and business clients with guidance on tax planning, preparation, and compliance. Specializing in basic accounting services for individuals and families, as well as sales tax compliance and business tax services for small and medium-sized businesses, Mr. Boston offers retirement account tax reporting services to help clients navigate complex tax regulations.
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Susan A. Chrisman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060
Susan A. Chrisman is a licensed CPA based in Hickory Corners, Michigan, with over 10 years of experience in financial planning and accounting services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and various business structures, such as S-Corps and partnerships. A unique aspect of her practice is her expertise in retirement account tax reporting, allowing clients to optimize their tax strategies and make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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William B. Guzy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060
Practicing in Hickory Corners, Michigan, William B. Guzy has over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant. His expertise includes providing general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises, entrepreneurs, and startups. Additionally, he offers specialized support for financial planning, small business accounting, and retirement account tax reporting. As a seasoned professional with a strong background in basic accounting services, Guzy brings valuable expertise to his clients in the Midwest region.
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Diane M. Phillips
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060
Diane M. Phillips, a certified public accountant, is a resident of Hickory Corners, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience in tax and accounting. Her professional expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance services tailored to various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Phillips specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for family-owned enterprises and other closely held businesses.
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Jennifer E. Backes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060
Jennifer E. Backes, a resident of Hickory Corners, Michigan, has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and families across various sectors. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, offering tailored advice and assistance to clients navigating complex financial situations. Backes' expertise spans tax planning and consulting, general accounting and advisory, as well as financial planning and budgeting for family-owned enterprises.

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.