Okay, let’s tackle this. So Paul Fried has 45 years of experience as a Partner at Fried, Zwick & Associates, PC, which is a significant amount of time in the accounting industry. His skills include Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Financial Analysis, and Auditing, which are all in high demand. Location is West Bloomfield, Michigan, which is a affluent suburb of Detroit. Accounting professionals with his level of experience, especially in corporate tax, typically charge higher rates. Maybe around $200–$400 per hour? But considering his 45 years of experience, maybe higher. Some top accounting firms and professionals can charge $600+. Let’s check averages. Experienced accountants with his background might average $300–$500. So I’ll estimate around $375, but given his Partner status and the fact that he’s been in the industry for so long, I’m going to round up to $250 per hour.