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James S. Olczak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Ypsilanti, Michigan-based James S. Olczak is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial services to small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Olczak's services encompass sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
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Sandra L. Olczak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Sandra L. Olczak is a certified public accountant based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with over 20 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups. Her firm specializes in providing basic accounting services, including financial planning and business tax services, to various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Olczak's expertise also encompasses payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance, ensuring her clients meet all regulatory requirements.
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Shu-Chen Chen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Shu-Chen Chen is a certified public accountant based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to various clients. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, catering to entrepreneurs and startups as well as individuals and families. Chen offers specialized services in retirement account tax reporting and provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to help clients maintain accurate records and make informed financial decisions.

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.