Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Livonia, MI
Since 1961, PSLZ has delivered comprehensive accounting, auditing, and tax compliance services to businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Our firm combines decades of expertise with personalized attention, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions aligned with their unique goals. We specialize in small business accounting, estate planning, fraud forensics, and municipal government auditing, supported by a team of certified professionals committed to ongoing education and ethical standards. Our local presence in Livonia, MI, allows us to provide accessible, community-focused service while maintaining the resources of a larger firm. We prioritize proactive tax planning to minimize liabilities and maximize savings, with CPAs completing over 40 hours of annual continuing education to stay current with evolving regulations.Our nonprofit clients benefit from specialized guidance on tax-exempt compliance, financial reporting, and grant audits. For municipal entities, we offer expert financial statement audits, compliance reviews, and consulting services tailored to local government needs. Our partners bring decades of collective experience, fostering strong client relationships through transparent communication and strategic problem-solving. We are active members of professional organizations like the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center and contribute to industry education through seminars and publications. This enduring commitment to excellence has solidified our reputation as a trusted advisor in Southeast Michigan for over six decades.
Services
Tax Compliance
Auditing Services
Estate Planning
Nonprofit Accounting
Government Auditing
Fraud Forensics
Small Business Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of experience in accounting and tax services.
- Our team includes CPAs completing 40+ hours of annual continuing education.
- We provide personalized plans tailored to individual client needs.
- We specialize in municipal government auditing and nonprofit compliance.
- Our partners actively contribute to industry education and community development.
Associations and certifications
- AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center
Services
Tax Compliance
PSLZ provides comprehensive tax compliance solutions for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. Our CPAs ensure accurate preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns while implementing strategic planning to minimize liabilities. With over 40 hours of annual continuing education, our team stays current with evolving regulations to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's unique financial situation.
Government Auditing
Specializing in local government entities, PSLZ offers financial statement audits, grant compliance reviews, and consulting services for cities, townships, and authorities. Our AICPA-certified team conducts federal single audits, HUD compliance assessments, and infrastructure financing evaluations, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulatory standards for municipal clients across Southeast Michigan.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients preserve wealth through strategic tax-saving solutions. PSLZ professionals collaborate with attorneys to administer trusts, gifts, and asset distributions, optimizing tax efficiency while aligning with personal goals. We provide tailored guidance on minimizing estate tax burdens for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Nonprofit Accounting
PSLZ supports nonprofits with specialized accounting, tax return preparation (Forms 990/990-EZ), and financial statement compilation. Our team understands the unique compliance requirements of tax-exempt organizations, offering assurance services and grant audit support to cultural institutions, social service agencies, and membership-based groups.
Fraud Forensics
We help organizations detect and prevent financial fraud through forensic investigations and internal control assessments. PSLZ's certified fraud examiners analyze discrepancies, document irregularities, and provide expert testimony for litigation support in cases involving business disputes, marital dissolutions, and shareholder conflicts.
People
Jane F. Wang
Partner
Jane F. Wang brings decades of accounting expertise to PSLZ, specializing in tax compliance and business consulting. She actively mentors staff and contributes to the firm's strategic growth initiatives.
Rana M. Emmons
Partner
Rana M. Emmons focuses on municipal auditing and nonprofit financial reporting. She participates in industry seminars and develops educational materials for government finance organizations.
Susan H. Bertram
Partner
Susan H. Bertram provides tax planning solutions for high-net-worth individuals and businesses. Her work emphasizes estate administration and wealth preservation strategies.
Deborah M. Gulledge-Johnson
Partner
Deborah M. Gulledge-Johnson specializes in forensic accounting and fraud detection. She assists clients with internal control implementation and litigation support services.
Dennis M. Siegner
Emeritus Partner
Dennis M. Siegner, founding partner, established PSLZ's commitment to community service and professional excellence. He remains an advisor on municipal finance matters.
Questions
What accounting services does PSLZ offer for small businesses?
We provide full-cycle accounting, tax planning, and consulting services tailored to small businesses, including monthly/quarterly financial reporting and system implementation support.
How does PSLZ support nonprofit organizations?
We offer specialized accounting, tax compliance (Forms 990), and financial statement preparation services for charities, cultural institutions, and social service organizations.
Do you handle municipal government audits?
Yes, we specialize in governmental audits for cities, townships, and authorities, including federal grant compliance reviews and infrastructure financing assessments.
What estate planning services are available?
Our CPAs develop tax-efficient strategies for asset distribution, trust administration, and wealth preservation aligned with personal and financial goals.
How can PSLZ help with fraud prevention?
We conduct forensic investigations, internal control assessments, and fraud risk management consulting to protect organizational financial integrity.
Are your CPAs certified and up-to-date with tax laws?
All CPAs complete 40+ hours of annual continuing education to maintain expertise in evolving tax regulations and accounting standards.
