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Lisa R. Granlund
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alpha, Ohio 45301
Based in Alpha, Ohio, Lisa R. Granlund has been a certified public accountant for over two decades, delivering expert financial guidance to a diverse range of clients. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, catering to the needs of individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises. Complementing her core services, Granlund provides specialized IRS representation and sales tax compliance solutions, ensuring clients are well-informed and compliant with relevant regulations.
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Lisa Granlund
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alpha, Ohio 45301
Based in Alpha, Ohio, Lisa Granlund is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing tax and accounting services to a diverse range of clients. She specializes in financial planning, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, including tax return preparation for both individuals and businesses. Her expertise extends to working with various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as retirement account tax reporting.

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.