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Carol J. Miller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Based in Ashtabula, Ohio, Carol J. Miller is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses. With over 10 years of experience in the field, she specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services. Her expertise covers a range of industries, including small and medium-sized businesses and various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Carol J. Miller also offers specialized services in retirement account tax reporting and individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and compliant tax filings.
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Kevin Steed
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Based in Ashtabula, Ohio, Kevin Steed is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience in providing comprehensive financial solutions. He specializes in tax compliance, small business accounting, and basic accounting services. Steed serves a diverse range of clients, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. His expertise extends to IRS representation and individual and business tax return preparation, making him a trusted resource for clients navigating complex financial situations.
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Jacqueline A. Valentic
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Based in Ashtabula, Ohio, Jacqueline A. Valentic is a licensed certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. She provides general accounting and advisory services to individuals, families, and small to medium-sized businesses, including payroll processing and compliance. Valentic specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, helping clients achieve their financial goals and navigate tax regulations.
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Charles C. Strawbridge
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Based in Ashtabula, Ohio, Charles C. Strawbridge has over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and start-ups, as well as family-owned enterprises. His expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to the unique needs of his clients. Strawbridge also specializes in sales tax compliance and tax planning and consulting, helping businesses navigate complex tax regulations.
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David L. Hausman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
David L. Hausman, a certified public accountant from Ashtabula, Ohio, has over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, including IRS representation and sales tax compliance. With specialization in these areas, Hausman assists businesses in navigating the complexities of tax laws and regulations, ensuring they remain compliant and financially stable.
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Jason A. Kopczak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Headquartered in Ashtabula, Ohio, Jason A. Kopczak is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. His expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, catering to the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Kopczak offers specialized services such as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, payroll processing, and business tax services, as well as comprehensive financial planning for his clients.
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Elizabeth Brandstake
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Based in Ashtabula, Ohio, Elizabeth Brandstake is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing tax and accounting services. Serving individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups, she offers a range of services including individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting. With specializations in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, Elizabeth helps her clients manage their financial affairs and meet their tax obligations.
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John C. Mead
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Based in Ashtabula, Ohio, John C. Mead is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax planning and consulting to help clients achieve their financial goals.
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Michael A. Zullo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Located in Ashtabula, Ohio, Michael A. Zullo provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families in the local community. With over 15 years of experience in taxation and accounting, Zullo specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance solutions. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, ensuring his clients' financial matters are accurately recorded and compliant with relevant regulations.
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Wendy V. Shick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Wendy V. Shick is a certified public accountant based in Ashtabula, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience in tax planning and consulting. Her expertise includes preparing individual and business tax returns, as well as providing basic accounting services for small businesses. Ms. Shick specializes in serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, helping them navigate financial complexities and 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.