Michigan & Nationwide - Since 1978

Helping Businesses Thrive

Business AdvisoryAccounting & PayrollTax PlanningFinancial ReportingWealth Management

For Small businessesFor Family officesFor Estates and trustsFor Privately held companiesFor Non-profits

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1978Serving Michigan & nationwide

BBBAccredited since 2001

Grand RapidsBroadmoor Avenue office

Full serviceAdvisory · tax · accounting · wealth

A fuller view of the numbers

One advisory bench for the decisions behind the balance sheet.

Tax, books, payroll, reporting, and wealth conversations shape each other. Bredeweg & Zylstra brings the moving parts into one calm, senior-led relationship.

Business advisory

Decision support for entity questions, compensation, distributions, owner planning, operations, and major business moves.

Owners · entities · planning

Accounting & payroll

Bookkeeping, payroll processing, payroll tax preparation, accounts payable, sales and use tax, 1099 support, and systems help.

Payroll · books · compliance

Tax planning

Year-round tax guidance for individuals, privately held companies, estates, trusts, and exempt organizations.

Individuals · entities · estates

Financial reporting

Clear reporting, reconciliations, financial statements, reviews, compilations, and attest work for organizations that need reliable numbers.

Statements · reviews · compilations

Wealth management

Planning conversations that connect tax, retirement, estate, insurance, education savings, and investment questions through BZ Investments and other advisors.

Retirement · estate · education

Business services portal support

A dedicated path for payroll and monthly financial clients who need ongoing access, reporting, and continuity.

Portal · payroll · monthly support

Built for continuity

A deeper bench for the long game.

Robert Bredeweg founded the firm in 1978. David Zylstra joined in 1993 and now serves as managing partner. Today, the firm brings together partners, directors, managers, and senior accountants across tax, business advisory, audits, reviews, compilations, construction, manufacturing, health services, real estate, nonprofits, trusts, and estates.

Robert Bredeweg, CPA

Founder, of Counsel

Founded the firm in 1978 after working with national and local accounting firms.

David Zylstra, CPA

Managing Partner

Joined in 1993 after national-firm and private-industry experience; became partner in 2000.

Kevin Compagner, CPA

Partner

Joined in 1998 with practice areas across advisory, attest work, tax, and core industries.

Jillian LaJoye, CPA, MST

Senior Manager

Supports audits, reviews, compilations, tax preparation, tax planning, and nonprofit work.

This is only part of the team behind the work.

Meet the full team

Who the firm is built to serve

For organizations where every decision touches the numbers.

The right CPA relationship makes complicated obligations feel organized. Bredeweg & Zylstra supports owners, families, offices, trusts, estates, and nonprofits that need practical guidance and long-term continuity.

Small businesses that need a steadier financial rhythm
Family offices coordinating tax, estate, and investment questions
Estates and trusts that require careful year-round guidance
Privately held companies with payroll, reporting, and planning complexity
Nonprofits that need clean reporting and compliance support

Industries we serve

Specialized enough to understand the work. Broad enough to see the pattern.

A 3x4 view of the sectors and client profiles that benefit from connected advisory, accounting, reporting, payroll, tax, and planning support.

Construction

Health Care

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Wholesalers

Retail & Hospitality

Nonprofits

Lawyers' Offices

Consulting Practices

Estates and Trusts

Family Offices

Professional Services

Useful next steps

Choose the right door. Keep the work moving.

Whether you are starting a new conversation, accessing documents, using payroll support, or reviewing tax resources, the next step should be clear.

Call the office

Talk through what needs attention and ask about the right next step.

Use resources

Access current planning guides, organizers, release forms, and tax links.

Client tax portal

Tax and financial reporting client access through Client Axcess.

Business services portal

Payroll and monthly financial client access through ACS.

2025 | 2026 Tax Planning Guide

Make the new tax law part of the plan before year-end.

The guide covers OBBBA changes, income and deductions, family and education breaks, investing, business planning, retirement, estate planning, and 2025 tax rates. Use it to start a smarter planning conversation before December deadlines arrive.

Business tax strategy
Estate planning updates
Retirement planning moves
Income and deduction changes

Preview the guide

FAQ

Questions owners ask before choosing a CPA relationship.

Answers for business owners, families, estates, trusts, nonprofits, and organizations comparing accounting, payroll, tax, reporting, and advisory support.

What CPA services does Bredeweg & Zylstra provide?

The firm provides business advisory, accounting and payroll, tax planning and preparation, financial reporting, reviews, compilations, wealth management coordination, and ongoing business services.

Does the firm work with both Michigan and nationwide clients?

The firm is based in Grand Rapids and serves Michigan clients, while many tax, accounting, advisory, and planning conversations can support clients with broader or nationwide needs when the engagement is a fit.

Who is the firm best built to serve?

Bredeweg & Zylstra is a strong fit for small businesses, family offices, estates and trusts, privately held companies, nonprofits, and owners who want tax, accounting, payroll, reporting, and planning connected.

Can business accounting, payroll, and tax planning be coordinated together?

Yes. The public services list includes bookkeeping, payroll processing, payroll tax preparation, accounting, financial reporting, tax planning, and business advisory support.

Does Bredeweg & Zylstra provide financial reporting services?

Yes. The firm supports accounting and financial reporting, including reconciliations, financial statements, reviews, compilations, and attest work for organizations that need reliable reporting.

What industries does the firm serve?

The firm supports construction, manufacturing, health care, real estate, nonprofits, professional practices, estates, trusts, and other privately held businesses.

Where is the office located?

The office is at 4665 Broadmoor Avenue SE, Suite 210, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512.

How do current clients access their portals?

Tax and financial reporting clients can use the Client Tax Portal, and payroll or monthly financial clients can use the ACS/Business Services Portal.

What is the best first step for a new conversation?

Call (616) 698-2000 or request a consult to describe what needs attention and ask about the right next step.

Bring the full picture to the table.

Call the Grand Rapids office.

Discuss tax, accounting, payroll, advisory, reporting, or planning support with Bredeweg & Zylstra, PLC.

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