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Latasha L. Thompson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jackson, Michigan 49203
Based in Jackson, Michigan, Latasha L. Thompson has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting, small business accounting, and individual tax services, with a focus on supporting entrepreneurs and startups in various business structures. Services offered by Thompson include payroll processing and compliance, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation.
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Jessica A. Snyder
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jackson, Michigan 49201
Headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, Jessica A. Snyder, CPA, has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of family-owned enterprises. Notably, Snyder's expertise extends to payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that clients meet all relevant tax and labor regulations.
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Russell A. Purvis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jackson, Michigan 49204
Russell A. Purvis is a certified public accountant based in Jackson, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience, he provides specialized accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, including IRS representation and sales tax compliance. Purvis has extensive experience helping business owners navigate complex financial issues, from financial statement preparation to tax planning and representation before the IRS.
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Jerry D. Parr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jackson, Michigan 49204
With over 20 years of experience, Jerry D. Parr provides tax preparation and financial planning services to various clients in Jackson, Michigan. His expertise in accounting and taxation allows him to effectively manage the financial records and compliance for family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses in the region. Specializing in retirement account tax reporting, payroll processing, and individual tax services, Parr maintains a strong focus on meeting the complex financial needs of his clients.
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Steven L. Christian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jackson, Michigan 49203
Based in Jackson, Michigan, Steven L. Christian provides a range of accounting services to businesses in various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, Christian specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, catering to family-owned enterprises and other local companies. His services include sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that clients meet their financial obligations and maintain accurate records.
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Michael A. Fleming
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jackson, Michigan 49203
Based in Jackson, Michigan, Michael A. Fleming is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over two decades of experience providing tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With a focus on basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, Fleming's areas of specialization enable him to cater to the diverse needs of his clients, spanning from financial statement preparation to retirement account tax reporting. Compared to other CPAs, a notable aspect of Fleming's practice is his emphasis on sales tax compliance, a critical aspect of financial management often overlooked by small businesses and individuals.
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Stuart A. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jackson, Michigan 49201
Based in Jackson, Michigan, Stuart A. Smith is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, serving the needs of individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Stuart provides expert guidance on payroll processing and compliance, as well as general accounting and advisory services, helping clients navigate complex financial matters. With a strong understanding of tax regulations and industry-specific requirements, he delivers accurate and timely financial solutions to his clients.
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James A. Parker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jackson, Michigan 49203
James A. Parker is a licensed certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in tax planning and consulting, serving clients in diverse industries and business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Based in Jackson, Michigan, Parker specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services to individuals and families, offering expert guidance and support during tax audits and IRS representation. Parker's extensive experience and knowledge in tax planning and compliance make him an invaluable resource for businesses and individuals navigating complex tax laws and regulations.
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Catherine A. Richmond
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jackson, Michigan 49202
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Suzanne E. Kiess
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jackson, Michigan 49201
Suzanne E. Kiess is a certified public accountant based in Jackson, Michigan, with over 10 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax consulting for individuals and small business owners seeking to optimize their financial performance and comply with tax regulations. Kiess provides IRS representation, tax planning, and small business accounting services, ensuring clients meet their financial goals and navigate complex tax situations.

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.