Brenda W. Smith Owner and CPA 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.   You reach Brenda by email at:  bsmith@bwsmithcpa.com
Tim Dilworth, EA, CPA Senior Staff Accountant, MAFM Along with doing corporate accounting  and working on corporate and individual income taxes, Tim handles all of our estate and not for profit taxes. This is Tim's 6th year with the firm; he came to us with a background in finance and mortgages. Tim is President  of the Michigan Society of Enrolled Agents, a chapter of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA).  He owns a Harley and enjoys skiing our great Michigan winters. You can reach Tim by email at:  tdilworth@bwsmithcpa.com
Brad Gilliatt, EA Staff Accountant Brad is a graduate of Oakland University, School of Business, where he majored in Accounting.  He handles monthly and  quarterly  accounting and tax compliance for a variety of small businesses along with corporate and personal income tax returns. This is Brad's 4th tax season. When Brad is not working he enjoys staying active. His favorite sports are tennis, baseball and basketball. You can reach Brad by email at:   bgilliatt@bwsmithcpa.com
Jessie Mehl, CPA Staff Accountant This is Jessie's 4th year with the firm. Jessie specializes in small business accounting and taxation and works on special projects during the off season.  We are happy to have her. Jessie's passion is tennis, so you won't find her here on Tuesdays - she is busy killing her opponent on the court.
Laurie Mathis Bookkeeper Laurie has been with us for 4 years and handles all of the firms accounting and billing issues. She also is in charge of keeping Brenda organized -- not an easy task. She is married to Mike and has 2 fabulous children in the Brighton School System. Laurie and her family enjoy camping and boating.
Laurie Cothran, EA Tax Professional Laurie has years of tax preparation experience and joined the firm in 2009. Laurie's passion is tax planning. She thinks it is most important to know where you are going - planning for retirement and taxes. Preparing the return correctly after you have done proper planning insures you pay the least amount of tax. Laurie is working in our South Lyon office this season. You can reach her at lcothran@bwsmithcpa.com
Mary McIlraith Tax Professional Many of you may have been seeing Mary in our South Lyon office - this year we are mixing it up, and Mary will be joining us in New Hudson. Mary has 10 years of experience, this is her 4th year with us. Mary loves working one on one with clients - call her to schedule your appointment soon. She can be reached at mmcilraith@bwsmithcpa.com
Tami Blackledge Tax Professional Tami is a long time South Lyon resident and has worked with us for 4 tax seasons. She has worked in both of our offices, and this year will be working in South Lyon. 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 situtation to insure you get the biggest refund to which you are entitled. Her email is tblackledge@bwsmithcpa.com