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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 CPAs in Sand Lake, Michigan
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Susan M. Pifer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sand Lake, Michigan 49343
Based in Sand Lake, Michigan, Susan M. Pifer is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing accounting and financial expertise to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her services include payroll processing and compliance, tax planning and consulting, and she specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting. Pifer's expertise spans a range of industries, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and achieve their long-term goals.
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Diane M. Ferris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sand Lake, Michigan 49343
Diane M. Ferris is a certified public accountant based in Sand Lake, Michigan, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. She provides individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, utilizing her expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services. Ferris is particularly skilled in assisting clients with financial planning and budgeting, helping them make informed decisions about their business and personal finances. As a seasoned accountant, she stays up-to-date on the latest tax laws and regulations, ensuring her clients receive accurate and timely financial guidance.
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Eileen M. Oconnor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sand Lake, Michigan 49343
Based in Sand Lake, Michigan, Eileen M. Oconnor is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience. Eileen provides tax reporting services for retirement accounts, as well as comprehensive bookkeeping and financial statement compilation for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her service specialties include individual tax services, small business accounting, and basic accounting services for entrepreneurs and startups.
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Timothy R. Decker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sand Lake, Michigan 49343
Based in Sand Lake, Michigan, Timothy R. Decker is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in small business accounting and financial planning. He specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. Mr. Decker's services also include retirement account tax reporting, allowing clients to navigate complex tax laws and regulations with confidence.

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.