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Tonia M. Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Tonia M. Williams is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Portage, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses. Her specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting allows her to cater to the distinct needs of various clients, from personal tax returns to complex business financial statements. As an IRS representation expert, she assists clients in navigating tax disputes and ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
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Craig I. Pederson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Craig I. Pederson is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving Portage, Michigan, with over two decades of experience in public and private accounting. His services include IRS representation, ensuring accurate sales tax compliance, and providing expert advice on individual tax matters. With a focus on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Pederson helps family-owned enterprises and various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, achieve financial stability and navigate complex tax regulations.
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Valerie K. Watts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Valerie K. Watts is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Portage, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience, she provides expert accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her specialization lies in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, offering payroll processing and compliance, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation to her clients. Ms. Watts has a thorough understanding of the financial needs of small businesses and individuals, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and tax compliance.
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Jeffrey L. Egberts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Jeffrey L. Egberts is a certified public accountant based in Portage, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services to his clients, including family-owned enterprises in the region. Egberts' expertise also extends to sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, making him a valuable resource for businesses and individuals looking to optimize their financial operations.
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Tyler Sheerer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49002
Based in Portage, Michigan, Tyler Sheerer provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and business owners in the region. With over 15 years of experience in financial planning and individual tax services, Sheerer offers specialized support to a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and retirement account tax reporting also makes him a reliable resource for sales tax compliance and other tax-related needs.
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Earle D. Shelner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Located in Portage, Michigan, Earle D. Shelner is a certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience. His practice focuses on delivering specialized accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. Shelner provides a range of services, including individual and business tax return preparation, payroll processing, and compliance consulting. With expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, Shelner offers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients.
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John D. Hagenbarth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
John D. Hagenbarth is a certified public accountant based in Portage, Michigan. Established in 2003, his practice focuses on providing expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses in various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With a specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Hagenbarth stays up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations. He offers specialized services in sales tax compliance, payroll processing, and compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations.
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Mary K. Flegal
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Mary K. Flegal, a certified public accountant, is based in Portage, Michigan, and has been serving clients for over 15 years. Her practice focuses on providing financial expertise to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Services offered by Flegal include payroll processing and compliance, retirement account tax reporting, and individual tax services. As a licensed CPA, Flegal also offers basic accounting services and financial planning to help clients achieve their financial goals.
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Robert A. Cummings
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portage, Michigan 49024
Based in Portage, Michigan, Robert A. Cummings is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and various business structures. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, payroll processing and compliance, and basic accounting services. Cummings specializes in business tax services and tax compliance, serving clients across different industries, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With a strong understanding of tax regulations and financial management, he helps clients navigate complex accounting issues and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
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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 financial guidance. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning enables him to effectively address the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. In addition to his expertise in general accounting and advisory services, Missad also prepares individual and business tax return preparations, staying up-to-date with changing tax laws and regulations.

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.