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Wendell K. Giedeman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stone Creek, Ohio 43840
Located in Stone Creek, Ohio, Wendell K. Giedeman is a certified public accountant with extensive experience providing financial guidance to individuals and family-owned businesses. With over 15 years of experience in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, he assists clients in accurately managing their financial records and making informed business decisions. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, Wendell Giedeman prepares individual and business tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and minimizing tax liabilities.
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Darlene E. Finzer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stone Creek, Ohio 43840
Darlene E. Finzer is a certified public accountant licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. Based in Stone Creek, she has over 15 years of experience providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to small and medium-sized businesses across various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her practice also specializes in individual tax services and business tax services, offering expert guidance on tax planning and compliance. In addition to standard accounting services, Finzer is skilled in IRS representation, assisting clients in resolving complex tax issues and disputes.

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.