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Showing 1 to 10 of 23 CPAs in Oakland, Michigan
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Darren Bradshaw
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
Based in Oakland, Michigan, Darren Bradshaw is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services. He speci...
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Amanda J. Eschendal
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
Based in Oakland, Michigan, Amanda J. Eschendal is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving the financial needs of famil...
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Loretta E. Simmons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
Loretta E. Simmons is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience, she provides comprehensive accountin...
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James P. Whitson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan Licensed in North Carolina
Based in Oakland, Michigan, James P. Whitson provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over...
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Lynn M. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
Lynn M. Jones is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, Michigan, with over two decades of experience serving a diverse range of clients. Her...
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Thomas A. Knecht
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan Licensed in New York
Based in Oakland, Michigan, Thomas A. Knecht provides accounting services to clients in various industries, including individuals and families and fam...
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Steven P. Mccarty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
In Oakland, Michigan, Steven P. Mccarty serves as a trusted CPA and accountant, providing expert guidance to small and medium-sized businesses and fam...
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Scott A. Avery
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
Based in Oakland, Michigan, Scott A. Avery provides accounting services to local businesses and individuals. With over 15 years of experience in taxat...
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Jerry L. Stewart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
Based in Oakland, Michigan, Jerry L. Stewart has over 25 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting and advisory services to small and med...
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Marjorie A. Goodhue
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Michigan Licensed in Michigan
As a seasoned accountant in Oakland, Michigan, Marjorie A. Goodhue brings over 15 years of experience in guiding entrepreneurs and startups through co...

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.