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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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David C. Golias
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44134
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, David C. Golias is a seasoned accounting professional with years of experience providing expert financial guidance to family-owned enterprises, individuals, and families. His services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as general accounting and advisory services, tailored to address the specific needs of his clients. Golias specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, with a focus on delivering personalized, informed advice and support to individuals and families navigating complex financial situations.
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Rebecca J. Williamson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44126
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Rebecca J. Williamson is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in tax preparation and financial management. She specializes in serving family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, providing individual and business tax return preparation, payroll processing, and compliance services. Williamson's expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, assisting clients with their financial needs from tax planning to financial statement preparation.
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Bernadette L. Capriato
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Bernadette L. Capriato is a licensed CPA providing accounting services to various business structures including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. With over 12 years of experience, she offers specialized services in tax compliance, business tax services, basic accounting, and financial statement compilation. Her expertise in payroll processing and compliance ensures accurate and timely payments for clients across industries.
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Sonia T. Shellito
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44130
Sonia T. Shellito is a certified public accountant based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance to a range of clients, including entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. Her expertise extends to payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations.
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Charles P. Story
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Charles P. Story, a certified public accountant based in Cleveland, Ohio, has over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to various clients. His expertise spans individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services for entrepreneurs and startups, individuals, and families. Mr. Story's specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning enables him to deliver comprehensive support to his clients' financial needs.
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Jonathon P. Ruple
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Jonathon P. Ruple has been providing accounting and tax services for over 10 years. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. As a certified public accountant, Ruple is well-versed in sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely financial management for his clients.
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Justin Slaby
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Justin Slaby has more than 15 years of experience in public accounting. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services to a diverse range of clients, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. Services offered by Slaby include payroll processing and compliance, as well as individual and business tax return preparation.
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Jeffrey F. Wallis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44125
Jeffrey F. Wallis is a certified public accountant based in Cleveland, Ohio. With over a decade of experience, his practice focuses on providing accounting and financial services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, and offers financial statement compilation and individual and business tax return preparation services to clients.
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Mark R. Sibila
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44125
Practicing in Cleveland, Ohio, Mark R. Sibila's professional expertise spans basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning. His services include sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, catering to individuals and families as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With extensive experience, dating back to 2001, Mr. Sibila's work focuses on providing tailored financial guidance to meet the diverse needs of his clients.
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Richard G. Witkowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Richard G. Witkowski provides a range of accounting services to clients in the local community. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Witkowski specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance for family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His expertise includes retirement account tax reporting and navigating complex IRS representation issues to ensure clients are in full compliance with tax regulations.
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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.