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Bruce Rukkila is a seasoned CPA with 28 years of experience in taxation, auditing, and financial reporting. He has worked with various companies, including regional CPA firms and government institutions, providing services such as tax preparation, auditing, and small business consulting. He holds certifications from the Exit Planning Institute, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, and Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Credentials

  • Certified Exit Plannign Advisor - CEPA
    Exit Planning Institute
    Jan, 2011
    - May, 2026
  • Certified Valuation Analyst - CVA
    National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
    Jan, 1996
    - May, 2026
  • Certified Public Accountant
    Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
    Jan, 1977
    - May, 2026

Experience

    • Small Business Owner
      • 2014 - Present
      • Houghton, Michigan

      Started Business Transitions Plus, LLC in 2014 to provide valuation and succession planning to small businesses Certifications:Certified Exit Planning Adviser (CEPA) - Exit Planning Institute (EPI); Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) - National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts; Certified Public Accountant

    • CPA Owner
      • Jan 1986 - Jan 2014
      • Houghton Michigan

      1986-1990 In-Charge-Manager for Anderson, Tackman & Company, CPA's. A regional CPA firm with eight offices, five in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and three in Wisconsin.1990-1999 Partner-in-Charge of Anderson, Tackman and Company, CPA's Houghton, Michigan office1999-2011 Sole Owner and Shareholder-in-Charge of Bruce A Rukkila, CPA, PC 2011-2014 Owner and In -Charge Rukkila, Negro and Associates, CPA's, PC.Experience in all core service areas of firm - audit, accounting, corporation, estate and personal taxes and small business consulting. Developed value added services in the area of small business valuation and succession planning.

  • Marquette County Michigan
    • Marquette, Michigan
    • Finance Director and Interim County Administrator
      • 1981 - 1986
      • Marquette, Michigan

      Chief Financial Officer for the County of Marquette from 1981 through 1985. Served as Interim County Administrator in 1985 and 1986.

    • Senior Accountant
      • Aug 1977 - 1981
      • Marquette, Michigan

      Audit, Tax Preparation and General Accounting and Bookkeeping Services

Education

  • 1969 - 1975
    Michigan Technological University
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
  • 1969 - 1975
    Michigan Technological University
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

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