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Christopher H. Cornell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653
Christopher H. Cornell, a certified public accountant based in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, has been providing tax and accounting services for over 25 years. He specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, helping individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises meet their financial goals. Cornell's services include individual and business tax return preparation, general accounting and advisory, ensuring clients have accurate financial records and informed financial decisions.
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Melissa M. Hill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653
Based in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, Melissa M. Hill provides accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience in accounting, she specializes in individual tax services, tax compliance, and basic accounting services, serving a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Hill also assists clients with IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that they stay in compliance with tax regulations and laws.
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Troy R. Biddix
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653
Troy R. Biddix offers his services as a certified public accountant, supporting small and medium-sized businesses across various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. Based in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, he has over years of experience providing tax planning and consulting, general accounting, and advisory services to meet the diverse needs of his clients. With expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, Troy helps businesses and individuals achieve their financial goals through sound planning and strategic guidance.

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.