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John R. Steele
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Lake, Michigan 49272
Based in Pleasant Lake, Michigan, John R. Steele is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing general accounting and advisory services to businesses and individuals. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, allowing him to cater to a diverse range of clients, from various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs to individuals and families. A unique aspect of his practice is the preparation of specialized financial statements for clients with complex financial needs.
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Timothy T. Otto
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Lake, Michigan 49272
Timothy T. Otto is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Pleasant Lake, Michigan. His practice focuses on providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as general accounting and advisory support to small and medium-sized businesses. Otto is specialized in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, with a particular emphasis on tax preparation and planning for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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John L. Olds
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Lake, Michigan 49272
Located in Pleasant Lake, Michigan, John L. Olds is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, offering personalized support to help clients achieve their financial goals. His services include payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, ensuring that businesses remain compliant with regulatory requirements.

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.