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Certified Public Accountants in Cleveland, 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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Brian J. Stolarski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Brian J. Stolarski is a certified public accountant based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience in the field. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, serving a diverse range of clients from individuals and families to entrepreneurs and startups. Specifically, Stolarski provides expert retirement account tax reporting and general accounting and advisory services to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Steven C. Hartstein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Steven C. Hartstein provides accounting and financial services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over 15 years of experience, Hartstein specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning. His services include payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients manage their finances and meet regulatory requirements.
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Marlis D. Mcmickle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44105
Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Marlis D. Mcmickle provides accounting expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Mcmickle specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Her services include tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance, ensuring businesses remain compliant with relevant tax authorities and optimizing their financial performance.
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Frances A. Richman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44121
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Frances A. Richman is a seasoned accountant with extensive experience in tax planning and consulting. Specializing in small business accounting and basic accounting services, Richman assists family-owned enterprises and varied business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise encompasses sales tax compliance and tax planning services, providing comprehensive support to clients across multiple industries.
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Catherine A. Feola
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44130
Catherine A. Feola is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 8 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. Her practice focuses on serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, offering various services including bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and payroll processing and compliance. Feola specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services to meet the diverse needs of her clients.
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Michael Pappas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Michael Pappas is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. His expertise lies in providing Payroll Processing & Compliance services, ensuring businesses adhere to relevant regulations. Michael serves a diverse range of industries, including Entrepreneurs and Startups, and Family-Owned Enterprises, offering a range of accounting and advisory services including Basic Accounting Services and Tax Compliance.
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Andrew Holodnak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44118
Andrew Holodnak is a certified public accountant based in Cleveland, Ohio. With over 12 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting to various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Andrew focuses on individual and business tax return preparation as well as IRS representation to help clients navigate complex tax situations.
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Rosanna C. Lanese
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Rosanna C. Lanese is a certified public accountant (CPA) in Cleveland, Ohio with extensive experience in accounting services. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning to a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Her services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. A certified public accountant, Rosanna C. Lanese maintains active licensure and stays up-to-date on the latest tax codes and financial regulations to provide informed guidance to her clients.
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Emily Kwong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Emily Kwong is a certified public accountant providing a range of financial services to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses in Cleveland, Ohio. With over 8 years of experience, Ms. Kwong specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning to meet the unique needs of her clients. Her services include general accounting and advisory, as well as sales tax compliance, to ensure businesses maintain accurate records and comply with tax regulations.
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David J. Melito
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, David J. Melito brings 15 years of experience to his role as a certified public accountant. With a focus on serving family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups, his practice encompasses bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, general accounting, and advisory services. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Melito provides guidance on financial matters, including financial statement preparation and tax planning for individuals and small businesses.
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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.