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Showing 1 to 10 of 13 CPAs in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan
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Peter A. Stenger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069
Peter A. Stenger, a CPA with an office in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, has been providing accounting services to clients since 2005. He focuses on general accounting and advisory services, including retirement account tax reporting, to help businesses and individuals achieve financial clarity and stability. With expertise in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, Stenger serves a diverse range of clients, from S-Corps and partnerships to LLCs and entrepreneurs and startups.
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Julie A. Goddard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069
Julie A. Goddard, a certified public accountant based in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and businesses. Her expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation for small businesses, as well as individual and business tax return preparation. Goddard's specializations include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, making her a valuable resource for those seeking reliable financial guidance.
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John M. Arends
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069
Located in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, John M. Arends is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience, spanning over 15 years, in providing accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His specialization in small business accounting and business tax services enables him to offer expert guidance on financial planning, compliance, and tax optimization strategies for entrepreneurs and startups. Arends offers unique payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees, and also provides general accounting and advisory services to help clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Patricia Dandron Alba
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069
Patricia Dandron Alba is a certified public accountant licensed in the state of Michigan, serving clients in the Pleasant Ridge area and surrounding communities. With over 15 years of experience, Alba provides a range of accounting and financial services, including basic accounting, financial planning, and individual tax services. Her expertise extends to retirement account tax reporting, payroll processing, and compliance, making her a valuable resource for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as sole proprietors and partnerships.
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Jeffrey B. Ewald
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069
Based in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, Jeffrey B. Ewald is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in the Detroit metropolitan area. Ewald's areas of expertise include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, with a focus on guiding clients through complex financial situations. In addition to providing traditional accounting and tax planning services, Ewald also specializes in IRS representation, helping clients resolve tax disputes and navigate the audit process.
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Karin E. Halstead
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069
Based in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, Karin E. Halstead is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving individuals and businesses in the area. Her practice focuses on providing comprehensive tax and accounting services, including sales tax compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and basic accounting services tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. Halstead's expertise spans various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, and she is dedicated to delivering accurate and timely financial solutions to her clients in individuals and families, as well as small to medium-sized businesses.
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Linda M. Copus
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069
Linda M. Copus is a certified public accountant based in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, with over 12 years of experience providing financial guidance and support. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, tax compliance for individuals and families, as well as financial planning for family-owned enterprises. With a focus on accuracy and attention to detail, Linda ensures timely compliance with sales tax regulations and provides expert bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services. Her specialization in financial planning enables clients to make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Susan M. Telang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069
Susan M. Telang is a certified public accountant based in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, with over two decades of experience providing accounting and tax services. Her expertise includes general accounting and advisory, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, catering to the financial needs of individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups. Telang's specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services has enabled her to deliver comprehensive financial solutions to her clients.
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Amy B. Kulikowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069
Amy B. Kulikowski is a certified public accountant based in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, with over two decades of experience. Her specialization includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, serving the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Kulikowski provides tax planning and consulting services, in addition to retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Demetrios J. Samohin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069
Demetrios J. Samohin, a certified public accountant, has been serving clients in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, since 2004. With a focus on small business accounting, business tax services, and basic accounting services, he helps various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, navigate their financial obligations. Samohin's expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, providing a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.

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.