About our firm
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Background |
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| Since 1985, our firm has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals
and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth
services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning. |
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Our Mission |
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| Our mission is to help clients maintain financial
viability in the present while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals.
This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients’ needs, thorough
research, and sound analysis. Our firm is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards
of excellence and professionalism. |
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Our Team |
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Patrick F. O'Hara, CPA |
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Patrick founded the firm in 1985. He received his accounting degree from the University of Detroit. He has served as the Treasurer of the Detroit Charter Revision Commission and on the staff of the Michigan House of Representatives Taxation Committee. Patrick resides in Grosse Pointe Park with his wife and children.
Professional Organizations:
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Civic Organizations:
Detroit Cristo Rey High School Board of Directors
Metropolitan Agency for the Developmentally Disabled Board of Directors
Saint Patrick’s Parade Committee
Saint Patrick’s Senior Center Board of Directors
Wayne State University Planned Giving Committee
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Conrad Koski, CPA |
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Conrad joined the firm in 2002. He received his accounting degree from Lawrence Technological University. He worked for Arthur Young and Company before moving to First of Michigan Corporation, the largest Michigan based underwriter of stocks and bonds. For over 25 years, he served as the Treasurer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Executive Officer of First of Michigan. Conrad resides in Grosse Pointe Farms with his wife and son.
Professional Organizations:
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
Chairman of the Board of the Ambassador Fund, a mutual fund based in Detroit
Civic Organizations:
City of Grosse Pointe Farms Retirement Systems Commission
Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit
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Shirley Heleski, Accountant |
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Shirley joined the firm in 2000. She received her BBA degree from Walsh College and has over 25 years of accounting experience. She is involved in several organizations and enjoys traveling, skiing, sailing and dancing. Shirley resides in Grosse Pointe Woods.
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