Michele’s Approach
Michele R. Ledford
CPA/PFS
Manager of Tax & Consulting
Overview
Michele Ledford is a manager of Tax & Consulting in our Plymouth, Michigan, office, where she supports clients with a wide range of accounting and tax needs. She holds both the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) credentials.
Michele has more than 25 years of experience in the tax and accounting industry. She joined Savant in 2021 when AMDG Business Advisory Services, where she worked as an associate accounting and tax adviser, became part of the firm. Earlier in her career, she worked at Gayle L. Miller & Associates, building a strong foundation in tax compliance and client service.
Active in the profession and her community, Michele is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She also serves on the finance council for St. William School and Parish, contributing her financial insight to support the organization’s mission.
Michele earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Walsh College in Troy, Michigan. She is married, has two daughters and two grandsons, and enjoys reading, traveling, and gardening.
Education
- Walsh College
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Professional Designations
- Certified Public Accountant / Personal Financial Specialist
Affiliations
- Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants – member
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – member
- St. William School and Parish – finance council member
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