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Malgorzata J. Gates
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Branch, Michigan 48461
Located in North Branch, Michigan, Malgorzata J. Gates provides individual and business tax return preparation services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her specializations include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, catering to the diverse needs of her clients. With experience spanning over years, Malgorzata's expertise encompasses Retirement Account Tax Reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure compliance. Her professional services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, from entrepreneurs to established family businesses in North Branch and the surrounding areas.
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Michele S. Perry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Branch, Michigan 48461
Michele S. Perry is a certified public accountant based in North Branch, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience, she provides expert financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, general accounting and advisory, and tax compliance, specializing in basic accounting services and small business accounting. Based on her expertise in financial planning and tax compliance, Michele helps her clients navigate complex financial regulations and make informed business decisions, ensuring their financial stability and growth.
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Auna C. Bearup
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Branch, Michigan 48461
Auna C. Bearup is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in North Branch, Michigan, with over a decade of experience in taxation and accounting. Her services include sales tax compliance, general accounting, and business advisory, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With specializations in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, Auna provides expert guidance on financial matters, helping clients navigate complexities and achieve their goals. She serves clients across a range of industries, leveraging her expertise to address their unique challenges and provide tailored solutions.
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Cynthia C. Huff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Branch, Michigan 48461
Cynthia C. Huff is a certified public accountant based in North Branch, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience serving diverse clients. Her practice focuses on providing payroll processing and compliance services, as well as general accounting and advisory support to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. As a seasoned accounting professional, Cynthia has specialized in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Her experience spans various industries, but she is particularly adept at addressing the financial needs of small to medium-sized businesses, including those in the startup phase.

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.