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Stephen M. Flaherty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Albany, Ohio 45710
Based in Albany, Ohio, Stephen M. Flaherty has over 20 years of experience as a CPA, specializing in general accounting and advisory services, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. His expertise includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, serving various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, particularly entrepreneurs and startups. Flaherty's unique approach focuses on providing tailored financial solutions, enabling clients to make informed business decisions and achieve long-term financial stability.
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Denise A. Blair
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Albany, Ohio 45710
Based in Albany, Ohio, Denise A. Blair is an experienced CPA with a focus on serving individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning. Her services include retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, providing clients with accurate and reliable financial information.
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Brian Ennis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Albany, Ohio 45710
Located in the heart of Albany, Ohio, Brian Ennis provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and small business owners. With over 10 years of experience in general accounting and advisory, Brian offers a range of specialized services, including basic accounting, business tax planning, and payroll processing and compliance. As a certified public accountant (CPA), Brian's expertise extends to small and medium-sized businesses, providing them with accurate financial guidance and strategic advice to achieve their goals.

Ohio's substantial CPA market serves a diverse economy transitioning from traditional manufacturing to healthcare, technology, and services. The Accountancy Board of Ohio requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 2.5 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Ohio eliminated its corporate income tax in favor of the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) based on gross receipts, creating unique compliance needs. Individual income tax has graduated rates up to 3.75%. CPAs commonly handle CAT compliance, municipal income taxes (most Ohio cities have their own income tax requiring separate filings), sales and use tax, and various business tax credits. The complex municipal tax structure creates opportunities for specialized local tax expertise. Cross-border issues with Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky are common.

Industry Specializations: Healthcare systems (Cleveland Clinic, major hospital networks), manufacturing (automotive, aerospace, steel), insurance and financial services, technology and software, logistics and distribution, higher education, agriculture, and professional services are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in healthcare reimbursement and compliance, manufacturing cost accounting, or navigating Ohio's unique CAT and municipal tax landscape.

For CPA Professionals: The Ohio Society of CPAs serves practitioners across a populous state. Major markets include Columbus (state capital, diverse economy), Cleveland (healthcare, manufacturing), Cincinnati (consumer products, financial services), and numerous secondary markets like Toledo, Akron, and Dayton. The state offers affordable cost of living, central U.S. location, and diverse practice opportunities from urban corporate work to rural manufacturing. Ohio's continued economic transformation creates needs for advisory services helping businesses adapt to changing markets and technologies.