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Zachary A. Wight
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Michigan 48875
Based in Portland, Michigan, Zachary A. Wight is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience. His practice focuses on providing personalized accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With expertise in retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, he helps clients maintain accurate financial records and stay compliant with tax regulations.
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Katherine M. Dorshimer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Michigan 48875
Based in Portland, Michigan, Katherine M. Dorshimer is a seasoned certified public accountant with over five years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. Her areas of specialization include general accounting and advisory services, tax planning and consulting, as well as basic accounting services and business tax services for small and medium-sized businesses. Ms. Dorshimer has a particular focus on helping small businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations, utilizing her expertise to identify and capitalize on potential tax savings opportunities.
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Joelle N. Edgar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Michigan 48875
Based in Portland, Michigan, Joelle N. Edgar brings over a decade of experience in accounting to small businesses and family-owned enterprises. Her practice focuses on general accounting and advisory services, with a specialization in basic accounting, small business accounting, and financial planning. Edgar also provides expert guidance in sales tax compliance and serves a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Edmund D. Hermelyn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Michigan 48875
Edmund D. Hermelyn is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) serving the Portland, Michigan area. With over 5 years of experience in providing tax preparation and accounting services, Hermelyn offers expertise in basic accounting, individual tax services, and business tax services. Hermelyn's service offerings include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation for individuals and businesses in need of tax resolution. His clientele includes small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families seeking reliable accounting and tax guidance.
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Cheryl A. Baker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Michigan 48875
Located in Portland, Michigan, Cheryl A. Baker is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. Her specialties include tax compliance, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. Baker's expertise spans the preparation of individual and business tax returns, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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James Nichols
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Michigan 48875
Located in Portland, Michigan, James Nichols is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial regulations. In addition to general accounting and tax preparation, Nichols offers IRS representation services and provides expert guidance on retirement account tax reporting.
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Brian Lenneman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Michigan 48875
Based in Portland, Michigan, Brian Lenneman provides tax preparation and consulting services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. With over years of experience in accounting, Lenneman specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to the needs of local businesses and individuals. His services encompass individual and business tax return preparation, as well as tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Christine K. Pike
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Michigan 48875
Christine K. Pike is a certified public accountant serving clients in and around Portland, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she specializes in providing individual and business tax return preparation and planning, as well as basic accounting services. Her expertise extends to serving various business structures, including family-owned enterprises, S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, offering tailored tax consulting services.
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Carrie L. Hindmon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Michigan 48875
Carrie L. Hindmon is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience serving clients in the Portland, Michigan area. Her expertise spans basic accounting services for small businesses, as well as individual and business tax services for entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. She also specializes in sales tax compliance and payroll processing, navigating the complexities of these areas for her clients.
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John A. Thelen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Portland, Michigan 48875
Based in Portland, Michigan, John A. Thelen is a licensed Certified Public Accountant providing accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, Thelen specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, offering expertise in these areas to clients. Thelen also provides tax planning and consulting services, and ensures sales tax compliance for businesses, utilizing his knowledge of tax laws to navigate complex regulatory environments. Founded on a commitment to delivering accurate and timely financial guidance, Thelen's accounting practice is dedicated to serving the financial needs of his clients and communities.

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.