Michael Franskoviak, CPA – President/CEO

Michael Franskoviak is the President of Franskoviak Tax Solutions. Michael is a CPA and has been servicing small business and individuals, helping them solve their tax problems for over 25 years..

Michael’s education is from Eastern Michigan University with a BBA in accounting, and Colorado State University in Fort Collins Colorado; with an MS in Accounting and Taxation.

Michael’s career includes, Deloitte & Touche in Denver Colorado, as Tax Manager, Price Waterhouse, Chicago, IL., as Tax Manager specializing in International Tax, and Volkswagen of America Auburn Hills MI, as Senior Tax Consultant specializing in International Tax. Franskoviak Tax Solutions was founded 25 years ago, and we help businesses and individuals deal with tax problems they encounter with the IRS and State.

Michael enjoys traveling, cycling and golfing in his free time.

Mike’s professional memberships include:

American Society of Tax Problem Solvers, Gold Status and Board Member

Michigan Society of Certified Public Accountants

Michigan Society of Enrolled Agents

National Society of Enrolled Agents

American Society of CPA’s, Tax Division

John Foran, EA – Case Manager

John graduated from Walsh College with a Bachelors in Accounting. He holds an Enrolled Agent license to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. John is also a member of the Michigan Society of Enrolled Agents, the National Association of Enrolled Agents, and also the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers. John is happily married and he enjoys spending time with his two daughters traveling. He also spends his spare time sharing in their various extra-curricular activities, golf, traveling, and the company of his two Labrador Retrievers.

With regard to accomplishments – John enjoys very much helping folks that, for whatever reason, have found themselves in tax trouble and seeing the look of relief on their faces as he tells them their troubles are over and they have a fresh start in life. He says, “It can be truly moving in many circumstances.”

Linda Franskoviak, MAC, EA – Tax Specialist

Linda thrives on helping clients solve tax problems so that they can focus on running a successful business. Linda is constantly educating herself in her free time. She is licensed as an Enrolled Agent, and specializes in IRS resolution.

Linda has been with Franskoviak Tax Solutions since 2014 and her education includes a BS in BA – majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting from Central Michigan University. She also graduated from Walsh with a Master of Science in Accountancy.

In her personal time Linda enjoys spending time with family, walking her dog, biking, skating, skiing and traveling. She has three beautiful daughters and welcomed her first grandchild last July. In 2016 Linda married Franskoviak’s fearless leader, Mike Franskoviak.

Cheryl  Olson, EA – AR Manager/Staff Accountant

Cheryl works in the small business accounting and payroll department. She also manages accounts receivable, monthly accounting for clients, tax preparation, tax planning and tax resolution.

Cheryl graduated from The University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s in Business Management and a concentration in Accounting. Cheryl is also a paralegal, she attended the Academy of Court Reporting acquiring an Associates in Applied Business – Paralegal Studies. Cheryl is an Enrolled Agent.

Cheryl is a multimedia artist, gardener and gamer. She makes jewelry by hand from clay and resin. Cheryl is also an entrepreneur with a partner and side business making coasters from recycled comic books, magazines, books, etc.

Jacob Apfel – Senior Tax Specialist

Jacob is a recent Walsh College graduate with a BS in Finance. He works in our small business accounting, payroll and tax preparation department.

Jacobs interests include playing soccer in his free time.

Alysha Burke – Staff Accountant

Alysha graduated from Northwood University with a BBA degree in finance and accounting and specializes in QuickBooks. Alysha ‘s previous work experience includes Accounts Payable Specialist at Healthquest in Rochester Hills.

Emily Movius – Office Manager / AR Manager

Emily works at Franskoviak Tax Solutions in our Troy, MI. location. Emily recently graduated with her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Southern New Hampshire University.

Heather Rosati – Office Administrator

Heather is a highly experienced individual with a finance degree from OU and a diverse job history in various fields. She has worked as a bank branch manager and has most recently been a professional finance and accounting recruiter.

With a background in finance and a passion for helping others, Heather brings a fresh perspective to the table when it comes to the care and service of our clients.