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Meghann Karnes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Frankfort, Ohio 45628
Based in Frankfort, Ohio, Meghann Karnes is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in accounting and financial services. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startup companies. Karnes' professional services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as tax planning and consulting to help clients navigate the complexities of taxation and regulatory requirements.
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Sharon K. Wisecup
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Frankfort, Ohio 45628
Sharon K. Wisecup, a certified public accountant based in Frankfort, Ohio, has over 15 years of experience serving various business structures and small to medium-sized businesses. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, providing a comprehensive suite of offerings for clients' diverse needs. Notably, Wisecup specializes in payroll processing and compliance, helping clients navigate the intricacies of employment tax laws and regulations. With her background in tax planning and consulting, she assists clients in making informed financial decisions, ensuring alignment with their business objectives.
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Janet E. Cadena
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Frankfort, Ohio 45628
Janet E. Cadena, a certified public accountant, offers her expertise in general accounting and advisory services to clients in Frankfort, Ohio. With over 15 years of experience in tax preparation and compliance, she specializes in individual tax services, providing guidance on tax laws and regulations. Her knowledge of various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, enables her to serve small and medium-sized businesses in the region.
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Robert D. Lightle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Frankfort, Ohio 45628
Robert D. Lightle is a Certified Public Accountant based in Frankfort, Ohio, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, with a focus on basic accounting services and small business accounting. With a specialization in individual tax services, Lightle provides personalized support to clients navigating complex tax laws and regulations. He has extensive experience serving the financial needs of businesses in various industries, including small and medium-sized businesses, and is committed to delivering accurate and timely accounting solutions.

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.