Filter Results
Oakland
Filter Results
Oakland
Showing 11 to 20 of 23 CPAs in Oakland, Michigan
LE
Loretta E. Simmons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan 48363
Loretta E. Simmons is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience, she provides comprehensive accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, payroll processing, and compliance with relevant tax laws. Simmons specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, offering a unique benefit of personalized attention for each client's specific needs.
AJ
Amanda J. Eschendal
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan 48363
Based in Oakland, Michigan, Amanda J. Eschendal is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving the financial needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals. She assists clients with basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, providing guidance on managing finances and making informed tax decisions. Eschendal also specializes in IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax matters and ensure compliance with tax laws.
EJ
Ernest J. Antczak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan 48363
Based in Oakland, Michigan, Ernest J. Antczak is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing accounting and tax services. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in serving family-owned enterprises and individuals, offering a range of services including individual and business tax return preparation. His expertise also encompasses bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, making him a go-to professional for small business accounting and basic accounting needs.
RS
Richard S. Black
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan 48363
Based in Oakland, Michigan, Richard S. Black is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, catering to clients in various sectors such as individuals and families, and family-owned enterprises. Black offers specialized services in individual and business tax return preparation, in addition to general accounting and advisory services, leveraging his expertise to help clients navigate complex financial regulations.
MJ
Michael J. Sobolewski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan 48363
Located in Oakland, Michigan, Michael J. Sobolewski provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over 20 years of experience in public accounting, Sobolewski specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting solutions. He is also authorized to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service, addressing issues related to audits, collections, and other tax matters.
MP
Michele P. Bell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan 48363
Based in Oakland, Michigan, Michele P. Bell has over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, with a specialization in payroll processing and sales tax compliance. Bell's experience spans numerous industries, providing guidance on various financial matters, including tax preparation and planning, financial statement preparation, and accounting system implementation.
DR
Deedra R. Wolas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan 48363
Deedra R. Wolas is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Oakland, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in providing individual and business tax return preparation services, as well as sales tax compliance for clients in the family-owned enterprises and individual sectors. Her expertise includes financial planning and management of small business accounting, helping entrepreneurs and business owners navigate complex financial situations. Ms. Wolas has a proven track record of delivering accurate and timely financial services to her clients, earning her a reputation as a trusted advisor in her community.
LM
Lori M. Heckman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan 48363
Lori M. Heckman is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, Michigan, bringing over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial services. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise also extends to payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax matters.
SJ
Susan J. Koss
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan 48363
Susan J. Koss is a certified public accountant serving Oakland, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, as well as business tax services, including corporate tax planning and individual tax returns. Koss offers specialized representation before the IRS, ensuring clients navigate complex tax disputes and compliance issues with confidence.
L
Laura De Hart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan 48363
Based in Oakland, Michigan, Laura De Hart has been a certified public accountant for over 15 years, providing expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. Her experience encompasses basic accounting services, including financial statement compilation, as well as individual tax services and small business accounting. De Hart also specializes in tax return preparation for individuals and businesses, catering to a variety of business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.

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.