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One of my favorite things about being a parent has been sharing my eclectic love of music with my kids. It started early with Disney, and we’re working our way up to heavy metal.

Alisha Taranek
Partner, CPA

Experience

I provide tax compliance and planning services to a wide range of middle-market, privately held, and private equity-owned organizations. My clients are primarily in the business service industry and include various software developers and tech-enabled professional service providers that have significant multistate and international operations. I help clients tackle technical issues to manage risks and identify potential tax-savings opportunities.

I was attracted to a career in tax because I have an appreciation for the problem-solving skills required to handle technical issues. From a young age, I always thought I would become a high school math teacher. While I ultimately decided to pursue a degree in accounting and have found my home in tax, I have opportunities to train and develop my team members on a daily basis, which helps fulfill my love for teaching.

My clients appreciate the personal interest I take in getting to know their businesses. I make it a point to touch base regularly throughout the year to establish a close relationship and assist with technical issues as they arise. With nearly 20 years of professional experience, I’m a member of the AIPCA, Michigan Association of CPAs, and Michigan Women's Tax Association. I received both my B.B.A. and M.S. in accountancy from Eastern Michigan University.

Around the office, I have become known as an unofficial art collector as my daughters love to draw and color pictures for me. I’ve acquired quite a collection of “exhibits” to display on my office wall for colleagues to enjoy. When I’m not helping clients, I enjoy spending time with my husband and four kids, cheering at softball games, chauffeuring to dance classes, or watching (and quoting) movies.