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Kathleen Fiedler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cloverdale, Ohio 45827
Kathleen Fiedler is a certified public accountant based in Cloverdale, Ohio, with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. She specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and make informed decisions about their businesses. Fiedler's services also include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, ensuring that clients have accurate and up-to-date financial information to make informed business decisions.

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.