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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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Kathleen Gallets
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Kathleen Gallets is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience in tax planning and financial consulting. Her services include tax planning and consulting, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Gallets specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services to a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Robert G. Gallagher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44130
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Robert G. Gallagher provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over 15 years of experience, Gallagher specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, offering tailored guidance to meet each client's unique needs. His expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring comprehensive support for various financial situations.
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Larry D. Friedman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44124
In Cleveland, Ohio, Larry D. Friedman is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. Providing individual and business tax return preparation, tax planning and consulting services, Friedman focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for his clients.
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Donald A. Ziats
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44134
Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Donald A. Ziats provides accounting services for individuals and businesses in the region. With over 15 years of experience, he offers a range of services including individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, making him a trusted resource for individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses seeking expert guidance on financial matters. Donald A. Ziats holds expertise in helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and minimizing financial risks.
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Sal D. Rubino
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44134
Sal D. Rubino is a seasoned certified public accountant serving the Greater Cleveland area. With over a decade of experience in accounting and taxation, he provides expert guidance on financial planning, tax compliance, and individual tax services. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and sales tax compliance, Rubino also offers specialized reporting services for retirement accounts.
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Laura S. Pirosko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44121
Laura S. Pirosko is a certified public accountant based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. She specializes in general accounting and advisory services, retirement account tax reporting, basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Pirosko has extensive experience serving S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, helping clients navigate tax regulations and financial complexities.
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Coletta M. Welsh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Cleveland-based accountant Coletta M. Welsh provides guidance on individual and business tax return preparation, as well as representation before the IRS. With over 20 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, she serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals and families, and small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise spans tax preparation and audit representation, ensuring clients navigate complex tax regulations with confidence.
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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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Sharon L. Vormelker-Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Sharon L. Vormelker-Martin is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in General Accounting & Advisory and Tax Planning & Consulting. Her areas of specialization include Basic Accounting Services, Tax Compliance, and Individual Tax Services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in various industries, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. With a strong background in accounting and taxation, Sharon provides tailored advice and guidance to clients, helping them navigate complex financial regulations and ensure compliance with tax laws.
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Patrick T. Niland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Cleveland-based accountant Patrick T. Niland boasts over a decade of experience in managing the financial needs of diverse business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Niland specializes in providing comprehensive basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, and forecasting, while also offering dedicated business tax services to ensure accurate and compliant tax filings. His expertise extends to IRS representation and payroll processing, ensuring clients maintain regulatory compliance and minimize administrative burdens.
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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.