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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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Patrick Vernon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Patrick Vernon is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. He specializes in providing financial planning, business tax services, and basic accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services include payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that clients meet their tax obligations and maintain accurate financial records. Vernon's expertise in retirement account tax reporting helps clients navigate the complexities of tax laws and regulations.
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Lisa A. Wiant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44124
Lisa A. Wiant is a certified public accountant based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 10 years of experience serving clients in various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, assisting small and medium-sized businesses in achieving their financial goals. Wiant's expertise includes IRS representation and individual and business tax return preparation, providing clients with personalized support throughout the tax season. Her practice focuses on delivering accurate and timely financial solutions to clients across Cleveland and surrounding areas.
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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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Amit Mathur
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44124
A Cleveland-based certified public accountant, Amit Mathur brings over 15 years of experience in tax and accounting services. His expertise in basic accounting, individual tax preparation, and tax compliance encompasses a broad range of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to general tax preparation, Amit also specializes in retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance for family-owned enterprises.
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Melissa Marsco
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Melissa Marsco is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in Cleveland, Ohio, serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Her specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning enables her to provide comprehensive support to clients, from financial statement compilation to individual and business tax return preparation. Melissa's expertise also encompasses bookkeeping services, helping clients maintain accurate financial records and stay on top of their financial obligations.
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Cathy A. Rivera
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44134
Cathy A. Rivera is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving business owners in Cleveland, Ohio. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, providing comprehensive support to small and medium-sized businesses across various structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her service portfolio includes general accounting and advisory, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, catering to the diverse needs of her clients.
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Clemens J. Voigt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44101
Clemens J. Voigt, a certified public accountant based in Cleveland, Ohio, provides specialized accounting services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of experience, he offers bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, ensuring clients have accurate and up-to-date financial records. His expertise includes tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, helping individuals and businesses meet their tax obligations efficiently.
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Jonathan Fitch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Jonathan Fitch, a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience, provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups in Cleveland, Ohio. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, making him well-equipped to handle the diverse needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance are two key services that he offers to ensure his clients are up-to-date on all financial 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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Betty R. Shear
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cleveland, Ohio 44124
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Betty R. Shear provides accounting services to a diverse range of clients. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she specializes in business tax services, small business accounting, and basic accounting services. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as financial statement compilation and bookkeeping services. She serves entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses across various industries, helping them maintain accurate financial records and meet tax obligations.
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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.