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Certified Public Accountants in Creston, 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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Curt A. Suppes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Creston, Ohio 44217
Curt A. Suppes, a certified public accountant, is based in Creston, Ohio. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in providing personalized accounting services to small businesses and individuals, including basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax planning and consulting. His expertise also extends to complex tax situations and the unique needs of various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He offers payroll processing and compliance services to ensure timely and accurate payments and compliance with relevant regulations.
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Edward L. Kurzenberger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Creston, Ohio 44217
Located in Creston, Ohio, Edward L. Kurzenberger is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience. His practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, as well as basic accounting services for entrepreneurs and startups. Kurzenberger also provides specialized tax services for individuals and businesses, including retirement account tax reporting. With expertise in business tax services, individual tax services, and basic accounting, he serves a diverse range of clients in the Creston area.
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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.