Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Livonia
Founded in 1961, PSLZ has built a legacy of delivering comprehensive accounting, auditing, and tax compliance services to businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Our team of certified professionals combines decades of experience with a personalized approach, ensuring each client receives tailored solutions aligned with their unique financial goals. We specialize in small business accounting, estate planning, fraud forensics, and municipal government auditing, supported by a commitment to staying current with evolving tax regulations through annual continuing education exceeding 40 hours per CPA. With roots in Plymouth, Michigan, and a relocated Livonia office since 2020, we maintain strong community ties while adhering to the highest ethical standards.Our strategic focus on internal controls and proactive tax planning helps clients minimize liabilities and maximize savings. Active involvement in professional organizations like the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center underscores our dedication to excellence. We serve diverse sectors including cultural arts, social services, and local government entities, offering services ranging from multi-state tax returns to grant compliance audits. This enduring focus on quality, client individuality, and community contribution defines our approach to accounting services.
Services
Tax Compliance
Small Business Accounting
Estate Planning
Non-Profit Audits
Government Auditing
Fraud Forensics
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined experience in accounting and tax services
- Our team includes CPAs completing 40+ hours of annual continuing education
- We provide personalized service with local market expertise in Livonia
- Our fraud detection services implement solid internal control frameworks
- We contribute to municipal finance education through published materials
Associations and certifications
- AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center
Services
Tax Compliance
Our tax compliance services cover federal, state, and multi-jurisdictional returns for individuals and businesses. CPAs prepare all filings with partner-level review, including specialized services for retirement distributions and debt cancellation. We provide representation before tax authorities and year-round planning to optimize tax positions.
Small Business Accounting
Comprehensive accounting solutions for small businesses include monthly/quarterly financial reporting, system implementation support, and business planning. Our services integrate tax compliance with operational accounting needs, offering scalable solutions from startups to established enterprises across various industries.
Government Auditing
Specialized auditing services for local governments include financial statement audits, grant compliance reviews (Federal Single Audit, HUD), and tax increment financing assessments. We serve cities, townships, and special districts with expertise recognized through AICPA membership and municipal association collaborations.
Fraud Forensics
Our fraud examination services focus on internal control implementation and forensic analysis. We conduct organizational risk assessments, investigate financial discrepancies, and provide expert testimony for legal proceedings including shareholder disputes and marital dissolutions.
Non-Profit Accounting
Tailored accounting support for tax-exempt organizations includes Form 990 preparation, financial statement compilation, and compliance audits. We serve cultural institutions, social service agencies, and foundations with expertise in maintaining tax-exempt status requirements.
People
Jane F. Wang
Partner
Certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax compliance and business consulting. Specializes in developing strategic financial solutions for small businesses and individuals.
Rana M. Emmons
Partner
Seasoned accounting professional focused on municipal finance and government auditing. Active participant in Michigan government finance associations and educational initiatives.
Susan H. Bertram
Partner
Expert in nonprofit accounting and tax compliance with deep community involvement. Provides specialized financial guidance to cultural and social service organizations.
Deborah M. Gulledge-Johnson
Partner
Specializes in estate planning and forensic accounting services. Brings comprehensive tax expertise to individual and business clients across multiple industries.
Dennis M. Siegner
Emeritus Partner
Retired partner maintaining advisory role with decades of experience in governmental audit practices. Contributed significantly to the firm's municipal finance expertise.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide full-cycle accounting including financial reporting, tax compliance, and business planning with customizable monthly/quarterly schedules.
How do you handle multi-state tax compliance?
Our CPAs prepare federal, state, and local tax returns with specialized expertise in cross-jurisdictional filings and representation before taxing authorities.
Do you specialize in nonprofit organization accounting?
Yes, we offer tailored services including Form 990 preparation, compliance audits, and financial statement compilation for tax-exempt organizations.
What fraud prevention services are available?
We implement internal control frameworks, conduct forensic audits, and provide expert analysis for dispute resolution and legal proceedings.
Can you assist with municipal government audits?
Our firm specializes in governmental audits including financial statements, grant compliance, and infrastructure financing reviews for local units of government.
How does your tax planning process work?
We conduct year-round planning to optimize tax positions, focusing on liability reduction strategies and timing of financial transactions for individuals and businesses.
