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Courtney M. Bateman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Ignace, Michigan 49781
Located in Saint Ignace, Michigan, Courtney M. Bateman is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive accounting services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, catering specifically to individuals and families, and family-owned enterprises. Among her notable services is payroll processing and compliance, ensuring businesses meet their tax obligations and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
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James R. North
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Ignace, Michigan 49781
Located in Saint Ignace, Michigan, James R. North provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 12 years of experience in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, North offers expertise in financial planning and compliance. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as sales tax compliance to ensure clients meet regulatory requirements.
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Gregory S. Cheeseman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Ignace, Michigan 49781
Gregory S. Cheeseman is a certified public accountant based in Saint Ignace, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, Cheeseman specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning. His expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Cheeseman also assists clients with tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting.
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Gregory R. Cheeseman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Ignace, Michigan 49781
Gregory R. Cheeseman is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Saint Ignace, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, catering to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Cheeseman also specializes in tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex 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.