About
We are committed to serving your business needs and goals. We accomplish this by working with your company to perform accounting services and payroll services, as well as business counseling. Our strengths include the ability to be innovative in our approach, act quickly in our decision-making and be flexible in our delivery of services. Please contact us to begin the conversation.
Office Location
Advanced Small Business Solutions.
3105 Wildwood Avenue
Jackson, MI 49202
517.768.7549 phone
Michael Paul, EA – President/Owner
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Wayne State University
• More than 30 years’ experience as a management accountant and controller, helping small to medium-sized
businesses grow and thrive
• President/Owner of Advanced Small Business Solutions since 2000
• Member – Independent Accountants’ Association of Michigan since 2000
• Member – National Association of Tax Professionals
• Vice President, Finance of multinational machine tool manufacturer 1981-1999
• Owner/Operator of general store for 7 years
Key Responsibilities
• Business consulting for profitability and efficiency
• Business and personal tax planning and compliance
Janet Paul – Co-Owner
Education
Master of Arts in Education/Training – University of Michigan
Adjunct Faculty, Jackson Community College
Key Responsibilities
• Assists with client services
Kristina Finch-Kilburn, MBA
Kristina has been with ASBS since 2006
Education
Master of Business Administration, concentration in accounting – Baker College Center for Graduate Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration, concentration in accounting – Baker College, graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Seminars and training include UIA Employers Seminar, Payroll Law, Sales & Use Tax
Key Responsibilities
• Client accounting
• Monthly financial statements
• Payroll services and payroll tax compliance
• Office manager
James McLerran, CPA
Jim has been with ASBS since 2016
Education
Master of Science in Taxation – Portland State University
- Former Corporate Tax Director for a multi-national corporation
- Certified Public Accountant
- Member – AICPA
Key Responsibilities
- Tax preparation and planning
Melissa Ferguson
Mel has been with ASBS since 2017
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, concentration in accounting – Baker College
Key Responsibilities:
o Client accounting
o Monthly financial statements
o Payroll services and payroll tax compliance