Michael E. Varner, CPA, CGMA
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Partner

Experience

Creating his niche in multi-state manufacturing companies, Mike has been able to tailor his accounting expertise to the unique situations those businesses encounter. Some of the more specific issues involve cost segregation, succession planning and tax strategies. Specifically, his more than 20 years of experience includes:

  • Review of federal, state and local tax returns (income, property and payroll) for corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and individuals
  • Review and analysis of various business transactions to assess and minimize tax ramifications, including acquisition, divestitures and reorganizations
  • Nexus study preparation and review for multi-jurisdiction tax compliance
  • Gift, estate and wealth management planning
  • Partner-in-charge of Elkhart County offices

In addition to his professional roles, Mike is actively involved in the firm's recruitment of new hires. He participates in college career fairs to identify potential intern candidates and also assists in recruiting experienced hires.

Community Involvement

  • Goshen Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, treasurer
  • Child and Parent Services (CAPS), past board chair
  • Goshen Noon Kiwanis, board member
  • Stable Grounds, treasurer
  • Middlebury Community Schools Board of Trustees, member

Professional Memberships

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Indiana CPA Society

Interests

Mike enjoys his service involvement within the Goshen and Middlebury communities, always working to keep a balance with his wife and four active children. When he does steal a moment for himself, he plans a good bike ride or round of golf, yet other times is happy in his own driveway tinkering on his prized Jeep Wrangler.

Education

Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA

  • B.S. in Administration