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Steven P. Piesko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lansing, Michigan 48906
Based in Lansing, Michigan, Steven P. Piesko provides accounting expertise to entrepreneurs and startups with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 20 years of experience, his specializations include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, making him a valuable resource for clients seeking comprehensive guidance. Piesko's expertise in retirement account tax reporting and general accounting & advisory services enables him to address the unique needs of his clients, from tax compliance to long-term financial planning.
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Kay C. Pullman-Harrison
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lansing, Michigan 48917
Kay C. Pullman-Harrison has been providing accounting services in Lansing, Michigan, for over 15 years. She specializes in serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, offering expert guidance on basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services. Pullman-Harrison's services include general accounting and advisory, as well as payroll processing and compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations.
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Kathleen M. Phelps
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lansing, Michigan 48910
Kathleen M. Phelps, a certified public accountant based in Lansing, Michigan, brings over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and financial services to small and medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, with a focus on serving clients with various business structures such as S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Phelps also provides tax planning and consulting services, as well as representation before the IRS for clients facing audit or tax dispute issues.
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Jerry Tran
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lansing, Michigan 48911
Located in Lansing, Michigan, Jerry Tran is a licensed CPA providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With over 10 years of experience in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, Tran assists clients with financial statement compilation, payroll processing, and related compliance issues. Tran's expertise includes bookkeeping services, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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Susan J. Schanski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lansing, Michigan 48910
Susan J. Schanski is a certified public accountant based in Lansing, Michigan, with over two decades of experience providing financial guidance to businesses and individuals. Her professional services encompass tax planning and consulting, payroll processing and compliance, and a range of basic accounting services, including financial planning and small business accounting. With expertise in handling various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as consulting with entrepreneurs and startups, Schanski helps clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals.
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Kenneth G. Schafer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lansing, Michigan 48933
Kenneth G. Schafer is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses in Lansing, Michigan. His expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. Schafer's services also encompass payroll processing and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate payments for his clients.
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Sara E. Vanover
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lansing, Michigan 48906
Sara E. Vanover is a certified public accountant in Lansing, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Her comprehensive services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, in addition to specialized tax reporting for retirement accounts. With expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Vanover helps her clients achieve their financial goals and navigate complex tax regulations.
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Henry W. Wolcott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lansing, Michigan 48917
Henry W. Wolcott is a certified public accountant (CPA) in Lansing, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial services. His expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning to individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises. In addition to offering sales tax compliance services, Wolcott also specializes in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, ensuring accurate financial records for clients.
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Stephen T. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lansing, Michigan 48911
Stephen T. Smith, a certified public accountant (CPA), has served the Lansing, Michigan community since 2009. His practice focuses on providing tax compliance and business tax services to entrepreneurs, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. With expertise in basic accounting services and extensive experience in IRS representation, Smith ensures accurate tax reporting, including retirement account tax reporting for his clients
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Matthew T. Carter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lansing, Michigan 48915
Based in Lansing, Michigan, Matthew T. Carter has over a decade of experience providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His expertise lies in tax compliance, small business accounting, and basic accounting services, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements. Carter's services include tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance, offering specialized support for businesses operating in Michigan and beyond.

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.