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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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Dennis A. Rash
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44124
Dennis A. Rash is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving clients in Cleveland, Ohio. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting to individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Rash's services also include payroll processing and compliance, and tax planning and consulting to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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William M. Potoczak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44102
William M. Potoczak, a certified public accountant based in Cleveland, Ohio, has over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting and tax services to various business structures. His expertise includes financial planning, business tax services, basic accounting services, and sales tax compliance, catering to entrepreneurs and startups. With a focus on retirement account tax reporting, Potoczak advises clients on optimizing their financial strategies and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
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Joseph J. Veneziano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44124
Joseph J. Veneziano is a licensed certified public accountant in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, he assists clients in meeting their financial goals and navigating complex tax regulations. His expertise includes sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that clients are in full compliance with state and federal requirements. With a deep understanding of the financial needs of his clients, Joseph J. Veneziano delivers personalized and effective solutions to help them achieve financial stability and success.
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Michelle A. Moll
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44126
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Michelle A. Moll provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, her expertise spans basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services. She offers IRS representation and tax planning and consulting to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations effectively. Michelle's extensive knowledge enables her to address the unique accounting needs of small to medium-sized businesses, providing strategic advice and support.
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William L. Wittlinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44124
Located in Cleveland, Ohio, William L. Wittlinger is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to various business structures. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, with a focus on helping family-owned enterprises and S-Corps navigate complex financial matters. Wittlinger's expertise also extends to IRS representation and payroll processing & compliance, ensuring clients are up-to-date with regulatory requirements.
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Mary A. Ternes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44130
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Mary A. Ternes is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving clients in the family-owned enterprises and individuals and families sectors. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of each client. Notably, she provides sales tax compliance services to businesses, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with state and local regulations.
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Christina S. Vanucci
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Christina S. Vanucci is a certified public accountant in Cleveland, Ohio, with over a decade of experience serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial situations. She provides specialized services in tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance, to ensure clients meet their financial obligations and optimize their tax strategies.
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Michael Lyons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Michael Lyons is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in financial management. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, he provides comprehensive accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs, including startups. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, with a focus on ensuring accurate financial statement compilation and timely payroll processing. He maintains expertise in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that clients meet all necessary tax obligations and deadlines.
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Christine Pratnicki
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44105
Christine Pratnicki is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in serving family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses in Cleveland, Ohio. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, with a particular focus on ensuring compliance with sales tax regulations. Christine also provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to support business owners in making informed financial decisions. She is well-equipped to handle the unique accounting needs of family-owned businesses and small to medium-sized enterprises in the area.
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Jerry E. Kish
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Cleveland-based CPA Jerry E. Kish brings over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses in various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance, to meet the unique needs of his clients. With a specialization in small business accounting and tax compliance, Kish provides expert guidance on basic accounting services, ensuring financial stability and growth for his clients.
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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.