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Kathryn J. Pope
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newaygo, Michigan 49337
Kathryn J. Pope has provided accounting expertise to clients in Newaygo, Michigan, since 2010. Serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as e...
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Cheryl M. Polasek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newaygo, Michigan 49337
Based in Newaygo, Michigan, Cheryl M. Polasek is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in financial management. Her primary a...
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Janet A. Breen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newaygo, Michigan 49337
Based in Newaygo, Michigan, Janet A. Breen is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to fami...
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Bradley E. Poss
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newaygo, Michigan 49337
Based in Newaygo, Michigan, Bradley E. Poss is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services. His sp...
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Scott Wakerley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newaygo, Michigan 49337
With extensive experience in public accounting since 2003, Scott Wakerley provides individual and business tax return preparation services to clients...
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Michael A. Lepley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newaygo, Michigan 49337
Based in Newaygo, Michigan, Michael Lepley has provided accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses,...
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James M. Laansma
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newaygo, Michigan 49337
Based in Newaygo, Michigan, James M. Laansma provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. With over 10 years...

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.