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Kelly A. Fisher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stockport, Ohio 43787
Kelly A. Fisher is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving Stockport, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience. Her practice focuses on providing individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation services for clients facing tax disputes. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, Fisher works with family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Candice J. Casto
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stockport, Ohio 43787
Candice J. Casto, a certified public accountant based in Stockport, Ohio, has provided accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, since 2008. She specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex tax laws and ensure accurate financial reporting. Casto also offers unique expertise in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, helping clients avoid costly errors and stay in compliance with regulatory requirements.

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.