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Brenda K. Krol
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Leavittsburg, Ohio 44430
Brenda K. Krol is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in serving small and medium-sized businesses in the Leavittsburg, Ohio area. Her professional expertise includes providing financial planning, individual tax services, and general accounting and advisory services, making her a valuable resource for businesses with various structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Krol specializes in basic accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, and is skilled in helping clients navigate complex financial issues.
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Kevin E. Harford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Leavittsburg, Ohio 44430
Based in Leavittburg, Ohio, Kevin E. Harford is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. His expertise spans basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, allowing him to provide comprehensive guidance to individuals and business owners alike. Harford's services include general accounting and advisory, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Christopher Haught
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Leavittsburg, Ohio 44430
Based in Leavittsburg, Ohio, Christopher Haught is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, with expertise in preparing financial statements and offering guidance on tax compliance. His services include sales tax compliance and bookkeeping, with the ability to compile financial statements and provide strategic financial planning to support businesses in achieving their goals.

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.