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Showing 11 to 20 of 87 CPAs in Portage, Michigan
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Richard C. Bauman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49002
Based in Portage, Michigan, Richard C. Bauman is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in providing financial expertise to fam...
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Patricia K. Rainwater
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
With a strong background in accounting, Patricia K. Rainwater serves individuals and families, as well as small to medium-sized businesses in Portage,...
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Michael D. Vilders
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49081
Based in Portage, Michigan, Michael D. Vilders provides financial guidance and support to family-owned enterprises and individuals. With over 15 years...
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Erik Hoffman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Erik Hoffman is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving entrepreneurs and startups in Portage, Michigan, as well as family-own...
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Christopher Folk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Based in Portage, Michigan, Christopher Folk provides comprehensive accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterpr...
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James W. Key
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
James W. Key is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) serving the business community in Portage, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience in...
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Alan R. Leach
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Based in Portage, Michigan, Alan R. Leach provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over 2...
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Shelley Jewell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Shelley Jewell is a certified public accountant based in Portage, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to...
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Lauren M. Vanderveen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49002
Based in Portage, Michigan, Lauren M. Vanderveen is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. She provides general accounting an...
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Daniel G. Missad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Based in Portage, Michigan, Daniel G. Missad is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting and financi...

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.