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Michael P. Dockery
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgerton, Ohio 43517
Michael P. Dockery is a certified public accountant based in Edgerton, Ohio, having served clients for over 20 years. His expertise encompasses general accounting and advisory services, as well as IRS representation, providing clients with a comprehensive approach to their financial needs. With a focus on small business accounting, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, Dockery caters to entrepreneurs and startups, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Jane S. Perry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Edgerton, Ohio 43517
Based in Edgerton, Ohio, Jane S. Perry is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing accounting services to various business structures. Her specialization in tax compliance and business tax services enables her to effectively address the financial needs of entrepreneurs and startups. Perry also offers tax planning and consulting services, including retirement account tax reporting, to help clients navigate complex tax regulations.

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.