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Douglas M. Jakubiec
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location White Cloud, Michigan 49349
Douglas M. Jakubiec is a certified public accountant based in White Cloud, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, Jakubiec specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and payroll processing and compliance. His expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, allowing him to cater to diverse client needs. Jakubiec's services include sales tax compliance, ensuring businesses remain in compliance with all state and local regulations.
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Jodi A. Dekuiper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location White Cloud, Michigan 49349
Jodi A. Dekuiper is a licensed Certified Public Accountant residing in White Cloud, Michigan. With over 10 years of experience, she provides expert assistance in Individual & Business Tax Return Preparation and Sales Tax Compliance to clients. Her areas of specialization include Basic Accounting Services, Small Business Accounting, and Individual Tax Services, catering to the financial needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Based on her extensive knowledge of accounting principles and tax laws, Dekuiper offers personalized guidance to ensure clients remain compliant with regulatory requirements and achieve their financial goals efficiently.

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.