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Michael R. Wenner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waterford, Michigan 48329
Based in Waterford, Michigan, Michael R. Wenner is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing general accounting and advisory services. His expertise encompasses various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Wenner specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, offering financial statement compilation and bookkeeping services to support his clients' financial growth.
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Janice L. Kerkstra
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waterford, Michigan 48328
Located in Waterford, Michigan, Janice L. Kerkstra, CPA, has been providing expert accounting services for over 15 years. Her practice focuses on serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, offering a range of services tailored to their specific needs. With specializations in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Janice delivers personalized guidance and support to ensure clients achieve their financial goals. Notably, Janice also provides sales tax compliance and IRS representation services, addressing complex tax issues and helping clients resolve disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Chad E. Bredernitz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waterford, Michigan 48327
Located in Waterford, Michigan, Chad E. Bredernitz is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance, Chad specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, helping his clients navigate complex tax regulations. Additionally, Chad offers sales tax compliance services to ensure businesses remain compliant with state and local tax laws.
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Nicholas T. Holland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waterford, Michigan 48329
Nicholas T. Holland is a certified public accountant based in Waterford, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. A key feature of his practice is his expertise in retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate the complexities of tax implications from retirement income. His general accounting and advisory services focus on assisting clients in making informed financial decisions, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Brian A. Secord
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waterford, Michigan 48327
Brian A. Secord, a seasoned accounting professional based in Waterford, Michigan, has provided expert financial guidance for over 15 years. His extensive experience serves entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises, in various areas, including basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance. As a certified public accountant, Brian offers specialized services in sales tax compliance and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Patricia M. Holland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waterford, Michigan 48329
Based in Waterford, Michigan, Patricia M. Holland provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in the area. With over 10 years of experience in the field, she specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and make informed decisions. As a certified public accountant, Holland also offers sales tax compliance and general accounting and advisory services, ensuring clients are in compliance with regulatory requirements and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
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Mariola Heilman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waterford, Michigan 48328
Mariola Heilman is a certified public accountant serving Waterford, Michigan, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax services. She specializes in providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her services include payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, as well as individual tax services and basic accounting services.
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Lisa M. Carroll
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waterford, Michigan 48329
Lisa M. Carroll is a certified public accountant based in Waterford, Michigan, with over a decade of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and family-owned enterprises. Her practice focuses on basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, with a particular emphasis on retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation. Carroll's industry expertise includes working with family-owned enterprises and individuals and families, helping them navigate complex tax issues and financial regulations.
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Jason C. Thomas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waterford, Michigan 48329
Jason C. Thomas is a certified public accountant based in Waterford, Michigan, with over 20 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, providing expert support for clients navigating complex financial situations. Notably, Thomas also offers IRS representation, helping clients resolve tax disputes and navigate the audit process.
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Joseph W. Hanlon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waterford, Michigan 48327
Based in Waterford, Michigan, Joseph W. Hanlon is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax services. He specializes in general accounting and advisory services, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, catering to entrepreneurs and startups, and individuals and families. In particular, Hanlon offers expert assistance with business tax services, 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.