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Rong Liu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mentor, Ohio 44060
Rong Liu is a certified public accountant based in Mentor, Ohio, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients. Her specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the financial needs of entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. Liu also offers IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes efficiently. She provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to support the financial health and growth of her clients' organizations.
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Eileen M. Sraj
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mentor, Ohio 44060
Eileen M. Sraj is a certified public accountant based in Mentor, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping businesses navigate complex financial regulations. She also specializes in IRS representation, payroll processing, and compliance, ensuring that her clients are in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Joseph B. Tilk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mentor, Ohio 44060
Joseph B. Tilk is a certified public accountant based in Mentor, Ohio. He has over 15 years of experience providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to clients in various industries. As a seasoned accountant, he specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance for individuals and family-owned enterprises, offering expertise on financial planning and budgeting to ensure businesses remain financially stable and compliant with regulatory requirements.
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Geoffrey A. Lezan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mentor, Ohio 44060
Geoffrey A. Lezan is a certified public accountant based in Mentor, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience serving the accounting needs of small and medium-sized businesses. His practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning to entrepreneurs and startups. Notably, he offers specialized expertise in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that his clients meet their tax obligations and maintain accurate records. Additionally, Lezan provides retirement account tax reporting, helping individuals and businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Barry G. Virostek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mentor, Ohio 44060
Based in Mentor, Ohio, Barry G. Virostek has been providing expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups for over 15 years. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial management. Barry G. Virostek also represents clients before the IRS and ensures compliance with sales tax requirements, providing a comprehensive range of services to support business growth and financial stability.
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Brian K. Zinner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mentor, Ohio 44060
Based in Mentor, Ohio, Brian K. Zinner provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate tax regulations and compliance requirements. He offers expert support in retirement account tax reporting and payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
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Frank W. Zalar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mentor, Ohio 44060
Frank W. Zalar is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Mentor, Ohio. With over 15 years of experience in tax planning and consulting, Zalar provides services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. His expertise includes small business accounting and tax compliance, as well as general accounting and advisory services. Zalar's work focuses on helping clients navigate complex tax laws and financial regulations to achieve their business goals.
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Diane L. Spittler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mentor, Ohio 44060
Diane L. Spittler is a certified public accountant based in Mentor, Ohio, with over 20 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Her practice focuses on general accounting and advisory services, including financial planning and individual tax services. Spittler specializes in providing basic accounting services and ensuring sales tax compliance for her clients. She maintains a strong knowledge base in financial and tax planning, allowing her to offer comprehensive support to her clients in Mentor and surrounding areas.
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Elahe N. Singh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mentor, Ohio 44060
Elahe N. Singh is a certified public accountant based in Mentor, Ohio, with over a decade of experience. Her specialties include financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services for individuals and families as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Elah N. Singh also provides IRS representation and individual and business tax return preparation services, including addressing potential audits and ensuring accurate and timely filings.
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Jennifer L. Harte
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mentor, Ohio 44060
Jennifer L. Harte is a licensed CPA with over a decade of experience offering expert guidance in General Accounting & Advisory and Tax Planning & Consulting to clients in Mentor, Ohio. Specializing in Basic Accounting Services, Small Business Accounting, and Individual Tax Services, Jennifer has a strong understanding of tax regulations and financial management principles. Her expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, making her a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and startup owners seeking reliable financial support.

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.