Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting and Financial Services in Livonia, MI
Cole Newton & Duran has served individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for over five decades, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services. Recognized as one of Michigan's top 25 accounting firms by Crain's Detroit Business and ranked 12th largest in Metro Detroit by DBusiness magazine, we combine the technical expertise of a large firm with the personalized service of a boutique practice. Our professionals hold memberships in the AICPA, MICPA, and FICPA, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards. We specialize in assurance, accounting, taxation, IRS audit representation, estates and trusts, business formation, financial planning, and mergers and acquisitions. Our commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and quality drives our dedication to client success.With offices in Livonia, Michigan, we serve clients nationwide through timely, accurate financial information and risk-mitigated solutions. Our team's extensive experience enables us to provide tailored guidance for complex financial decisions. We maintain rigorous internal standards to ensure service excellence, including continuous staff education and technical expertise development. Clients benefit from the collective expertise of our entire firm, not just individual professionals. This collaborative approach, combined with our deep industry knowledge, positions us as trusted advisors for diverse financial needs.
Services
Accounting
Advisory
Assurance
Financial Planning
Payroll
IRS Representation
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in accounting and tax services.
- Our team includes AICPA, MICPA, and FICPA members with specialized expertise.
- We offer personalized service combined with large-firm technical capabilities.
- Our firm is ranked among Michigan's top 25 accounting practices.
- We provide nationwide service from our Livonia, Michigan headquarters.
Services
Accounting
Our accounting services provide timely, accurate financial information for businesses of all sizes. We handle general ledger preparation, financial statement creation, and bookkeeping tailored to your operational needs. Our expertise ensures your financial records remain organized and risk-mitigated as your business grows.
Advisory
CND's advisory services offer strategic guidance for business growth and operational efficiency. We evaluate internal controls, cash flow management, and succession planning while providing QuickBooks setup and customization. Our objective assessments help organizations optimize financial performance through data-driven recommendations.
Assurance
We deliver comprehensive assurance services including audits, reviews, and compilations for nonprofit and private sector clients. Our team performs financial statement examinations, internal control testing, and fraud risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance and informed decision-making for organizations requiring statutory or lender-mandated reviews.
Financial Planning
Our personalized financial planning services address retirement strategies, education funding, and risk management for individuals at all life stages. Certified professionals create customized plans considering tax implications, investment strategies, and estate planning needs to help clients achieve both short-term and long-term financial goals.
IRS Representation
CND provides expert IRS audit representation and tax resolution services. Our Enrolled Agents and Certified Tax Resolution Specialists negotiate with tax authorities, handle audit proceedings, and resolve delinquent filings. We offer stress reduction through proactive communication and resolution of federal/state tax issues for individuals and businesses.
People
Arthur R. Cole
CEO & Managing Partner
With over 50 years of leadership experience, Arthur R. Cole oversees CND's strategic direction while maintaining active client relationships. His expertise spans accounting standards, tax regulations, and business advisory services for diverse industries.
John B. Aoun
Director
CPA and Certified Valuation Analyst John B. Aoun specializes in financial reporting and business valuation. He brings extensive experience in audit engagements and financial statement analysis to CND's assurance practice.
Christopher Brent
Director
As a Director, Christopher Brent focuses on tax compliance and consulting services. His 20+ years of experience include developing tax strategies for businesses and high-net-worth individuals across multiple industries.
Gretchen Stuart
Assurance Partner
Gretchen Stuart leads assurance engagements with expertise in nonprofit audits and regulatory compliance. She ensures quality control across audit teams while mentoring junior staff in professional accounting standards.
Joseph Elder
Director
Joseph Elder specializes in corporate tax strategies and business advisory services. His background includes guiding clients through complex tax regulations and providing succession planning solutions for family-owned businesses.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide general ledger preparation, financial statement creation, bookkeeping, budgeting, and forecasting services tailored to businesses of all sizes.
Do you handle IRS audit representation?
Yes, our team includes Enrolled Agents and Certified Tax Resolution Specialists who represent clients during IRS audits and resolve tax issues.
What financial planning services are available?
We offer retirement planning, education funding strategies, risk management, and estate planning services customized to individual financial goals.
Are you qualified to perform audits?
Yes, our assurance practice conducts audits, reviews, and compilations following GAAP standards for nonprofit and private sector organizations.
How do advisory services benefit businesses?
Our advisory team helps improve cash flow management, implement internal controls, and develop growth strategies through objective business evaluations.
