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Shannon Schillinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Vassar, Michigan 48768
Based in Vassar, Michigan, Shannon Schillinger is a seasoned accountant providing financial expertise to clients in Michigan. With over 7 years of experience in accounting, Schillinger specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Her practice includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services.
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Timothy L. Ellison
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Vassar, Michigan 48768
Timothy L. Ellison is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses in Vassar, Michigan. His expertise includes providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Additionally, he offers IRS representation and payroll processing & compliance services to ensure businesses operate within regulatory requirements and maintain accurate financial records. With a focus on understanding the unique needs of each client, Timothy L. Ellison provides expert guidance and support to help businesses achieve their financial goals.
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Alicia L. Bierlein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Vassar, Michigan 48768
Alicia L. Bierlein is a licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax services, serving clients in Vassar, Michigan. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, primarily catering to various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Bierlein's expertise extends to sales tax compliance and general accounting and advisory services, providing comprehensive support to clients across multiple industries.

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.