LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - An Olivet man faces a felony for falsely posing as a certified accountant, Attorney General Dana Nessel said Monday afternoon.

Joseph Vanator, 30, was arraigned in the 56A District Court on one count of Accounting Violations, a five-year felony.

Vantor worked at Vanator and Associates, an accounting form in Eaton County. Officials say he created a false license to practice accounting that looks like it was issued by the State Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

“Issuing certified public accountant licenses helps ensure that residents can trust that those providing financial services have the necessary training and expertise to do so,” Nessel said. “My office will continue working with LARA to hold those who falsify their qualifications accountable.”

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