Top Certified Public Accountants in Michigan
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like Michigan. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in Michigan. We will also have helpful article to help plan finances, answer tax questions, and address those bookkeeping problems.
It is important to build a strong connection with your CPA so they can best benefit you and it is extremely important that whomever you are working with is someone you feel comfortable with. We highly suggest interviewing your potential accountants and getting to know them before picking the one that is perfect for you. Our list of the best accountants in Michigan is a great place to start. Thanks to your continuous feedback we can ensure that others on our site get to find the top CPAs in their area.
So if you are new to Michigan or have lived there for years, feel free to browse our list and find the perfect accountant for you today. Is your accountant one of the best in his field but not on the list? Let us know! We are constantly revising all our lists and your personal feedback is essential to making sure only the best make it on our lists.
Doug Zandstra, CPA
Grand Rapids, MI
Doug Zandstra has been working for various small companies in providing accounting, bookkeeping and tax services since 1992. He re-entered private practice in 2004. In addition to his small business accounting services, Doug Zandstra is also known as a forensic accountant.
Charles K. Poor, MPA, CPA
East Lansing, MI
Charles Poor has been specializing in accounting, auditing, and tax for the last 30 years. He is well-known for having prepared more than 5000 corporate and individual tax returns and for having successfully represented a number of clients before the IRS. He founded the Charles K. Poor CPA firm in 1994.
Keith Pfeifle, CPA
Lansing, MI
Keith has been part of the Maner Costerisan team since 2004. He currently serves as an audit principal and is head of the firm’s Affordable Housing Group. Keith works with a wide array of clients, including nonprofit and governmental organizations and law firms, and maintains particular specialization with the real estate industry. Additionally, he serves on the firm’s Education Services Group and works with several school districts throughout Michigan.
Amanda M. Nellis, CPA
Ann Arbor, MI
Amanda began her public accounting career in 2005 at Deloitte Tax, LLP. She spent three years in the tax department of a large Detroit-based family office before joining Rehmann in 2013. Amanda primarily provides tax planning and compliance services for high net-worth individuals and closely held, private companies. She provides tax services to flow-through entities in various industries, including manufacturing, rental real estate and investments. She is knowledgeable in fiduciary, estate and gift taxation. Amanda works closely with and advises various family offices in the metropolitan Detroit area, and often acts in a similar capacity for other high net-worth families who are not served by such an organization.
Kathy Valentine Lang, CPA
Saint Clair Shores, MI
Kathy is a certified public accountant with 24 years experience in the public accounting profession. She joined Falcone, Listwan & O’Neil, P.C. in November of 1993. During her twenty four years of experience, Kathy
has worked closely with her clients to provide audit, review, compilation, and consulting services to a diverse client
base including manufacturers, wholesalers, medical practices, real estate developers and builders.
Randy K. Lane, CPA
Detroit, MI
Randy Kane has 27 years of combined experience in the areas of audit and finance. He specializes in providing full service audits, accounting, and advisory services to local governments, non-profit organizations, gaming companies, and other small businesses.
Vanessa Y. Birman, CPA
Grand Rapids, MI
Vanessa joined Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co., P.C. (EHTC) as an Accounting Services Manager in June 2016. She has been a CPA since 1998 and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor in both Online and Desktop, specializing in small business accounting. This includes assisting in business setup, special projects, payroll taxes and much more. Prior to EHTC, Vanessa worked for nine years at BDO USA, LLC in the Assurance Department. In addition, she has held Controller and Accounting Manager positions for local businesses and has worked with smaller CPA firms and their clients providing assurance, tax, and accounting services.
Margie S. Gerencer, CPA/MBA
Grand Rapids, MI
Margie Gerencer graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Troy State University in 1996 and a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University in 1998. She is currently involved in the Tax, Healthcare Services, and Insurance Planning areas of the Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co. CPA firm.
Staci Hathaway, CPA, EA
East Lansing, MI
Staci is a partner at Warmels Comstock, which she joined in 2004. She is an enrolled agent, certified to practice before the IRS, and has more than 20 years’ experience in both private and public accounting. She handles financial statement reporting for compilations, reviews, and audits and prepares income taxes for individuals, trusts, and businesses. Staci also has extensive knowledge of tax reporting for not-for-profit organizations.
Robert W. Westdorp, CPA, MSA
Grand Rapids, MI
Rob graduated with a BBA in Accounting and Finance (2004) and a Master of Science in Accounting (2005). At Baker Holtz he focuses on accounting and business consulting services for closely-held businesses and their owners.
