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Certified Public Accountants in Canton, Ohio

Find qualified CPAs in Ohio serving the state's diverse manufacturing base, healthcare systems, and growing tech sector. Ohio's central location and reformed tax structure support business growth and innovation. Connect with experienced accountants in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and throughout the Buckeye State..

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Showing 171 to 175 of 175 CPAs in Canton, Ohio
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Marsha J. Ribbe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Ohio 44709
Marsha J. Ribbe is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience serving businesses in Canton, Ohio. Her practice, which began in 2005, has a strong focus on general accounting and advisory services for family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Ribbe provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as financial planning expertise for businesses seeking to optimize their financial performance.
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Scott J. Nickel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Ohio 44708
Based in Canton, Ohio, Scott J. Nickel is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing services to small and medium-sized businesses. His practice focuses on business tax services, including financial planning, financial statement preparation, and sales tax compliance, as well as representation before the IRS. With expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and IRS representation, he serves a diverse range of clients, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Melissa R. Woofter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Ohio 44718
Based in Canton, Ohio, Melissa R. Woofter provides expert accounting services to clients in the family-owned enterprise and individual sectors. With over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory, payroll processing and compliance, she offers specialized knowledge in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Her expertise extends to assisting family-owned businesses with financial planning and individual tax preparation, ensuring clients meet their financial goals and stay compliant with relevant tax regulations.
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Rodney W. Deloe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Ohio 44718
Rodney W. Deloe, a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience, provides accounting services to businesses and individuals in Canton, Ohio. With a specialization in small business accounting and individual tax services, he offers tax planning and consulting, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services. His expertise covers various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, serving entrepreneurs and startups in the Canton area.
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Jeffrey S. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Ohio 44718
Based in Canton, Ohio, Jeffrey S. Davis is a CPA with over 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, with a focus on serving individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises. As a certified public accountant, Davis offers tax return preparation services for both individuals and businesses, as well as general accounting and advisory services to ensure optimal financial management.
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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.