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Robert L. Weisbrodt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waldo, Ohio 43356
Based in Waldo, Ohio, Robert L. Weisbrodt provides expert accounting services to business owners and individuals in the local community. With over years of experience in public accounting, he specializes in individual and business tax services, including financial statement compilation and retirement account tax reporting. His services cater to a diverse range of industries and business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, serving small to medium-sized businesses in the region. Mr. Weisbrodt's expertise also extends to basic accounting services, ensuring clients have a comprehensive financial foundation to support their business goals.
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Denise A. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Waldo, Ohio 43356
Denise A. Smith, a certified public accountant (CPA), provides accounting and tax services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in Waldo, Ohio. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Smith offers expertise in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring clients meet their tax obligations on a timely basis. Her experience serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, enables her to understand the unique financial needs of each client.

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.