Staff

You don't have to be a tax expert, that's our job
Our Team

We combine our expertise and experience to make assure that you receive the close analysis and attention you deserve. Our clients agree. They return year-after-year because of our dedication to high standards, our personable and friendly tax accountants and our ability to answer all their questions.

Career Opportunities

We are always seeking great accountants. If you have 3 years of recent tax experience, and you want to enjoy a good living and a good life, apply now!

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Brenda W. Smith
Brenda W. Smith
President and CEO
CPA

Brenda Smith has been in public accounting for more than 30 years. She has dedicated her career to assisting small business and individuals with their tax and accounting needs. She opened her firm in 1993 with one office in New Hudson and has since expanded with two additional locations in South Lyon and Madison Heights.

As owner and operator of the firm, Brenda believes every customer should get the best service possible in a friendly, efficient environment. She is glad you trust us to prepare your taxes and has gathered the best staff available to help see that you pay the least amount of tax.

Phone: 248-437-6010
Fax: 248-437-0395

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Cheryl Lipan
Cheryl Lipan
Tax Preparer
MBA

Cheryl comes to us with many years of diversified experience. She has a BBA in accounting from U of M and a MBA in Organizational Leadership from Cleary University. She has been a small business owner focusing on payroll, accounting and government compliance.

As a seasoned tax preparer, Cheryl knows the importance of offering great customer service while getting the best returns legally possible. Her background in human resources and management makes her uniquely qualified to answer many of the questions posed by small business owners.

Cheryl is a long-time resident of South Lyon.

Phone: 248-437-6010
Fax: 248-437-0395

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Tami Blackledge
Tami Blackledge
Staff Accountant and Tax Preparer
CPA

Tami has had varied accounting experience as a staff accountant, cost accountant, and tax professional. Tami is a long time South Lyon resident and has worked with us for nine tax seasons. She works at both our South Lyon and New Hudson offices.

If Tami does your return – you will have a very detailed interview. She will leave no money on the table – making sure she understands your tax situation to insure you get the biggest refund to which you are entitled.

Phone: 248-437-1000
Fax: 248-437-4926

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Jessie Mehl
Jessie Mehl
Staff Accountant
CPA

Jessie heads up our small business accounting department. She came to us with a background in business controllership, budgeting and cost accounting. She can answer all your business finance questions and she will keep your business in compliance with all federal and state regulations and tax laws. Jessie works out of our South Lyon office during the tax season. Stop in and say hello!

Jessie’s passion is tennis, so you will not find her here on Wednesday mornings – she is busy killing her opponent on the court.

Phone: 248-437-1000
Fax: 248-437-4926

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Paul Whelan
Paul Whelan
Staff Accountant

Paul comes to us with a tax background along with experience in the tax software industry. Holding a bachelor’s degree in both accounting and finance, Paul knows how important it is to pay the least amount of tax possible and make your money work for you. He works with Jessie and Kathy in our business department and in South Lyon during tax season.

Paul is a proud Central Michigan alumni and tenor saxophone player. You can be sure to see him playing and marching with the band every homecoming in Mount Pleasant.

Phone: 248-437-6010
Fax: 248-437-0395

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Laurie Mathis
Laurie Mathis
Office Manager

Laurie is our office manager and has been with us for eight years. She handles all of the firms accounting and billing issues. She is also in charge of training and managing the firm’s administrative assistants. Her most challenging project is keeping Brenda organized — not an easy task.

She is married to Mike and has two fabulous children, one in the Brighton School System and one off to college. Laurie and her family enjoy camping and boating.

Phone: 248-437-6010
Fax: 248-437-0395

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Our Locations

New Hudson
Extended hours February - April: Mon - Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-2 / May - December: Mon-Thu 9-5
South Lyon
Open daily January - April (May - December by appointment) / February 1 - April 15 – Mon - Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-2