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Shirley K. Montour
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lyons, Michigan 48851
Shirley K. Montour, a certified public accountant based in Lyons, Michigan, has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, assisting clients in meeting their financial goals and navigating complex regulatory requirements. Montour's services encompass general accounting and advisory, as well as payroll processing and compliance, enabling businesses to maintain accurate financial records and stay up-to-date with changing tax laws and regulations.
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Jenna L. Lemke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lyons, Michigan 48851
Jenna L. Lemke is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing financial services to entrepreneurs, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses in Lyons, Michigan. She offers specialized accounting services, including individual tax services, basic accounting, and financial planning, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Lemke's expertise in tax reporting for retirement accounts helps clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their 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.