Small & Midsize Businesses
Growth. From Goal to
Mindset to Reality.
Growing Companies Is What We Do Best.
For a century, small and midsize companies have come to us for help to succeed and grow. In addition to day-to-day small business accounting support, we assist with financial team staffing issues, time and resourcing struggles, and even technology challenges. Our team of experts can provide small business planning and decision-making support to help you reach your goals.
No One is More Comfortable Turning Big Dreams into Realities.
Running a small business is exhilarating. It is also challenging and requires all the small business help and resources you can get. We know, because we’ve supported franchises, single and multi-business entities, restaurants, bars and their suppliers, corporations, family businesses, private practices and others make their big dreams into even bigger realities.
Future-Focused Solutions
Tailored to Your Needs
Experts in Tech Integration
Maner Team Expert
Dennis Theis, CPA, CVGA, Principal, Director
Dennis is a principal in the Audit and Accounting and Outsourced Solutions departments. He focuses his practice on providing financial statement related services to clients throughout various industries including manufacturing and distribution, nonprofit organizations, and governmental and retail entities. Providing clients with opportunities for improvement is a key goal in each relationship.
Beyond his client service responsibilities, Dennis plays numerous other roles at Maner Costerisan and is an integral part of the firm’s success and execution; for example, he serves as director of the small and midsize businesses niche. Dennis is a member of Maner Costerisan’s Marketing Committee and Education Services Group, and is the leader of the Manufacturing and Distribution Solutions group. He also assists clients in utilizing the additional resources of the BDO Business Resource Network (BRN), which is designed to improve performance by reducing costs and improving technology and operational efficiencies.
Dennis was inspired to go into the accounting field because he recognized that accounting gave a broad perspective on many different facets of business. Dennis attributes his success to always listening to and anticipating client needs, the vast resources of Maner Costerisan and a strong work ethic.
Dennis was raised on a dairy farm in Central Michigan, the youngest of 11 children. He currently resides in Lansing with his wife, Luann, and their three daughters. In his free time, Dennis can usually be found outdoors where he enjoys boating, kayaking and fishing with his family at his cottage. He also likes to run, and play catch and lawn games with his family.
I get excited about helping others reach their potential. Using what I know to produce the best result with our team for our clients is what is most rewarding to me. It has not only stretched me professionally but has provided me great personal satisfaction.
Years of Experience
31
Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Michigan and Washington, D.C.
Certified Value Growth Advisor (CVGA)
Relevant Services
100+
Years of Experience Serving Small & Midsize Businesses Across Michigan
92%
Net Promoter Score
30+
Dedicated Small & Midsize Business Experts
$35+
Million in Federal
COVID-19 Relief Funding
for our Clients