# Barnes Wendling CPAs > Barnes Wendling CPAs is an accounting, tax, and advisory firm serving Northern Ohio since 1946, with a mission to build mutually profitable business relationships by providing outstanding client service. The firm advises privately-held businesses across a wide range of industries, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers comprehensive services including audit and assurance, tax planning and compliance, business valuation, exit and succession planning, corporate finance, estate planning, and specialized industry expertise. Barnes Wendling is a member of leading international accounting associations and has earned multiple top workplace awards. ## About Us - [About Us | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/about-us): We are an accounting, tax and advisory firm driven by a service objective of building and maintaining our clients' net worth. - [Mission & Core Values | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/mission-core-values): Our mission is to build mutually profitable business relationships by providing outstanding client service. - [Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm | Barnes Wendling CPAs](https://www.barneswendling.com): Accounting, tax and advisory firm since 1946, with a mission to build mutually profitable business relationships by providing outstanding client service. - [Awards + Recognition | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/about-us/awards-recognition): We are a multi-year winner of several top workplace awards. - [Client Testimonials | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/about-us/client-testimonials): Read what our clients have to say about working with us. - [Client Survey | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/about-us/client-satisfaction-survey): Our client survey evaluates all aspects of the client experience. Survey results are continuously analyzed, helping us become a better firm. - [International Associations (MGI) | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/about-us/member-associations-0): MGI Association is a Top 20 international accounting association of independent firms, with over 8,800 professional members in 440 locations globally. - [International Associations (AICPA) | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/about-us/member-associations): The AICPA is the world's largest member accounting association with over 421,000 members in 130 countries. - [Sample About Page](https://www.barneswendling.com/sample-about): Learn about our accounting firm team, leadership, and commitment to client service excellence. ## Leadership Team - [Leadership Team | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/about-us/leadership-team): Our team members serve as expert advisors and stay current with evolving trends and regulations. - [Rosemary Rehner | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/rosemary-rehner): Director and president CPA with expertise in assurance, exit planning, and employee benefit audits. - [Matthew D. Maker | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/matthew-d-maker): Tax director with 20+ years experience in corporate, partnership, and international tax services. - [Floyd A. Trouten III | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/floyd-trouten): Tax director with 40+ years experience in mergers, acquisitions, and transaction advisory services. - [Michael Pappas | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/michael-pappas): Director specializing in assurance services, exit planning, and succession planning for manufacturing and distribution businesses. - [Robert G. Zunich | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/robert-g-zunich): Director with 35+ years experience providing accounting, assurance, and business advisory services to privately-held businesses. - [George D. Timoteo | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/george-d.-timoteo-leadership-team-cleveland-cpa-accounting-firm): Senior manager CPA with 35 years tax experience serving construction, manufacturing, real estate clients. - [Mandi C. Raneri | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/mandi-c-raneri): Senior tax manager with expertise in manufacturing, distribution, and international tax services for businesses. - [Sondra L. Sofranko | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/sondra-l-sofranko): Principal tax professional with 40+ years experience in tax compliance and estate planning services. - [Jordan A. Batch | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/jordan-a-batch): Senior manager specializing in assurance services, employee benefit plan audits, and manufacturing industry expertise. - [Heather R. Cunningham | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/heather-r-cunningham): Senior manager in accounting and assurance services with manufacturing and distribution expertise. - [Laure B. Javorsky | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/laure-javorsky): Principal accountant with 30+ years experience in auditing, assurance services, and employee benefit plans. - [Lena M. Parks | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/lena-parks): Lena Parks is a principal specializing in assurance services for not-for-profit organizations and government audits. - [Michael D. Shepherd | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/michael-d-shepherd): Senior manager specializing in business valuation with nine years of experience and CVA certification. - [Michael S. Essenmacher | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/michael-s-essenmacher): Director of assurance services with 25+ years accounting experience specializing in construction and not-for-profit audits. - [Larry D. Friedman | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/larry-d-friedman): Director and tax department chairman with thirty years of experience in S-corporation taxation and business advisory services. - [Jeffrey D. Neuman | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/jeffrey-d-neuman): Director with 30+ years experience in tax planning, estate planning, and business succession strategies. - [Janine M. Iacobelli | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/janine-m-iacobelli): Director and CPA specializing in accounting, exit planning, and human resources consulting services. - [Ryan N. Bidlack | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/ryan-n-bidlack): IT principal with 20+ years experience in IT consulting and SOC reports services. - [Laurie A. Gatten | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/laurie-a-gatten): Director with 27 years accounting experience in assurance, fraud examination, and corporate finance services. - [Steven J. Piatak | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/steven-j-piatak): Director with expertise in business valuation, forensic accounting, litigation support, and succession planning services. - [Stephen J. Cox | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/stephen-j-cox-jr): Senior tax manager with eight years experience in accounting, taxation, and merger services. - [Timothy D. Mayles | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/timothy-d-mayles): Director specializing in forensic accounting, fraud prevention, and assurance services for manufacturing businesses. - [Angela Alexander | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/angela-alexander): Director in tax department with 20+ years experience in corporate compliance, transaction planning, and mergers and acquisitions services. - [Mike S. Kapeluck | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/mike-s.-kapeluck): Senior tax manager specializing in real estate tax compliance, planning, and advisory services. - [Kathrine T. Gabel | Leadership Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/employees/kathrine-t-gabel): Principal in assurance services with fifteen years public accounting experience and fraud expertise. ## Services - [Our Services | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/our-services): We advise privately-held businesses in a wide range of industries, family offices as well as individuals with high-net worth. - [Audit Services | Auditing Firm in Cleveland, OH](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/audit-assurance-services): Barnes Wendling CPAs offers expert auditing services in Cleveland, OH, including independent financial statement examinations, internal control evaluations, and profitability enhancements. - [Tax Services | Cleveland Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/taxation-services): The tax services team at Barnes Wendling CPAs helps clients with tax preparation, compliance, and long-term planning. - [Accounting Services in Cleveland](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/accounting-services): The accounting services team at Barnes Wendling CPAs provides services for privately-held businesses in a variety of industries. - [Employee Benefit Plan Audits](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/employee-benefit-plan-audits): The employee benefit plan audit group at Barnes Wendling CPAs ensures all audits meet governmental and industry requirements. - [Business Development Planning](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/business-development-planning): The business development team can analyze your business and recommend ways to improve performance, value and profitability. - [Family Business Services](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/family-business-services): The family business services team offers clients guidance and advisement on issues that are unique to family-owned businesses. - [Family Office Services](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/family-office-services): The family office services team provides clients with financial and tax planning services designed to protect assets. - [Forensic Accounting](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/forensic-accounting): The forensic accounting team at Barnes Wendling CPAs analyzes data and investigates unlawful activity. - [Fraud Prevention](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/fraud-prevention-forensic-accounting): The fraud prevention team works with clients to create a culture that promotes awareness and discourages fraudulent practices. - [Exit Planning](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/exit-planning): The exit planning team focuses on business value growth and aligning business, personal and financial goals. - [Succession Planning](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/succession-planning): The succession planning team helps clients establish and execute a plan, while also positioning the business for growth. - [Transaction Planning Services](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/transaction-planning-services): The transaction planning team provides clients with advice on issues related to mergers and acquisitions. - [Estate Planning](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/estate-planning): The estate planning team helps clients develop estate plans and trusts that align with finances and protect heirs. - [Retirement Planning](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/retirement-planning): The retirement planning team creates comprehensive retirement plans to secure sound financial futures. - [Business Valuation](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/business-valuation): The business valuation team provides unbiased business valuation services for businesses in the middle market. - [Corporate Finance | Cleveland Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/corporate-finance): The corporate finance team offers clients strategic solutions to help business owners prepare to sell, acquire, or raise capital. - [Litigation Support](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/litigation-support): The litigation support services team serves clients involved in legal disputes. - [SOC Reports](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/system-organization-controls-soc-reports): The SOC Reports service team helps clients identify deficiencies in systems, processes, and controls. - [Information Technology Consulting](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/it-consulting): The information technology consulting team helps companies mitigate risk. - [Human Resources Consulting](https://www.barneswendling.com/services/human-resources-consulting): The human resources consulting team helps companies improve employee performance and comply with employment-related laws. - [Trust Management Services](https://www.barneswendling.com/trust-management-services-cleveland-cpa-accounting-firm): Our trust management services team includes experienced trust officers who have decades of experience. ## Industries - [Industries | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/industries): We established industry groups to better serve our clients. Our team members stay current with evolving trends and regulations. - [Manufacturing + Distribution](https://www.barneswendling.com/industries/manufacturing-and-distribution): We help companies, in a broad range of industries, address financial, operational, and technical challenges. - [Construction](https://www.barneswendling.com/industries/construction): We understand the important issues facing this sector, and provide guidance around regulations, compliance, and other challenges unique to the industry. - [Real Estate](https://www.barneswendling.com/industries/real-estate): We help clients grow their business and expand their portfolio, while considering tax regulations and compliance standards. - [Service Enterprises](https://www.barneswendling.com/industries/service-enterprises): We provide a comprehensive range of services to help businesses operate efficiently and help forecast future demand. - [Not-For-Profit Organizations](https://www.barneswendling.com/industries/non-profit): We help organizations navigate regulatory changes and address operational challenges. ## Careers - [Careers | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/careers): Where work and play intersect with commitment and growth. - [Join Our Team](https://www.barneswendling.com/careers/join-our-team): We offer our employees unlimited growth opportunities and challenging work in a professional, supportive atmosphere. - [Our Culture](https://www.barneswendling.com/careers/our-culture): We treat our employees with respect, honesty, and fairness while providing the flexibility to balance work and family responsibilities. - [Our Culture | Giving Back with Barnes](https://www.barneswendling.com/careers/giving-back-with-barnes): We encourage and support our team members' community involvement through personal volunteering or serving on not-for-profit boards of directors. - [Advance Your Career](https://www.barneswendling.com/careers/advance-your-career): Our internal training program prepares you for leadership and significant growth potential. - [Experienced CPAs](https://www.barneswendling.com/careers/experienced-cpas): Join a firm that values you and your expertise. - [Internships](https://www.barneswendling.com/careers/interns): Our internship program includes weekly meet-ups with co-interns, tours of clients' businesses, group activities and more! - [Apply For A Position](https://www.barneswendling.com/careers/apply-for-a-position): Submit your application to join Barnes Wendling's accounting and tax professional team today. ## Open Positions - [Tax Principal (Cleveland-Sheffield Village)](https://www.barneswendling.com/tax-principal-cleve-sheffield): Job opening for experienced tax principal in Cleveland-Sheffield Village, Ohio area. - [Tax Principal (Sandusky)](https://www.barneswendling.com/jobs/tax-principal-sandusky): Senior tax leadership role managing Sandusky office operations and driving business development initiatives. - [Tax Principal (Sandusky)](https://www.barneswendling.com/jobs/tax-principal): Senior tax leadership role managing Sandusky office operations, client relationships, and business development initiatives. - [Tax Manager](https://www.barneswendling.com/jobs/tax-manager): Tax Manager position in Ohio and Florida with CPA requirement and competitive benefits package. - [Tax Senior](https://www.barneswendling.com/jobs/tax-senior): Tax Senior position in Ohio requiring CPA license and public accounting experience with competitive benefits. - [Tax Office Administrator](https://www.barneswendling.com/tax-office-administrator): Tax office administrator position in Sheffield Village, Ohio supporting tax team with return processing and filing. - [Senior Accountant/Tax Reviewer](https://www.barneswendling.com/senior-accountant-tax-reviewer): Senior CPA tax reviewer position in Palatka, Florida managing high-net-worth client tax returns and relationships. - [Trust and Estate Tax Accountant](https://www.barneswendling.com/trust-and-estate-tax-accountant): Staff-level accounting position preparing trust and fiduciary tax returns in Cleveland, Ohio. - [ASD Senior](https://www.barneswendling.com/jobs/asd-senior): Senior audit and assurance services role in Ohio requiring CPA license and accounting experience. - [ASD Manager](https://www.barneswendling.com/jobs/asd-manager): Audit and assurance services manager position in Ohio requiring CPA license and public accounting experience. - [ASD Advanced Staff](https://www.barneswendling.com/jobs/asd-advanced-staff): Advanced staff accounting position requiring bachelor's degree and public accounting experience. - [EB Plan ASD Senior or Manager](https://www.barneswendling.com/jobs/eb-plan-asd-senior-or-manager): Public accounting audit senior or manager position specializing in employee benefit plan audits in Cleveland, Ohio. - [Internship](https://www.barneswendling.com/jobs/internship): Barnes Wendling CPAs internship program offers training, mentorship, and hands-on accounting experience. ## Insights & Resources - [Latest Blog Posts + Podcasts](https://www.barneswendling.com/insights-main): We provide our clients with the most up-to-date industry insights, via Blog posts and Podcasts on a wide range of relevant topics. - [Client Resource Center](https://www.barneswendling.com/client-resource-center): Helpful resources for our clients. - [Tax Return Information](https://www.barneswendling.com/tax-return-information): Our tax return preparation process, due dates, and other information to help you complete your return. - [Proposed Tax Provisions](https://www.barneswendling.com/proposed-tax-provisions): These proposed tax provisions are those which we think are most important. - [One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Impacts](https://www.barneswendling.com/-one-big-beautiful-bill-tax-impacts): We highlight tax changes that affect individuals and businesses. - [IRS Annual Updates](https://www.barneswendling.com/irs-2025-annual-updates): Each year the Internal Revenue Service issues updates. These we feel are most important. - [Taxable Employee and Owner Benefits](https://www.barneswendling.com/taxable-employee-and-owner-benefits): Certain benefits provided to employees or owners must be included in W-2 wages. - [Employee Benefit Plan Audit Preparation](https://www.barneswendling.com/ace-your-next-audit): Answering yes or no to these questions will help you better prepare for an employee benefit plan audit. - [Ohio Department of Taxation Warns of Text Message Scam](https://www.barneswendling.com/ohio-department-of-taxation-warns-of-text-message-scam): Ohio Department of Taxation is warning taxpayers about text messages falsely claiming to be from the department that leads recipients to a fake website. - [Fed Government Uses Electronic Payment Only](https://www.barneswendling.com/fed-government-uses-electronic-payment-only-cleveland-cpa-accounting-firm): Beginning Sept. 30, 2025, all payments made and received by the federal government will be electronic. All paper checks will cease. ## Client Tools - [TaxCaddy](https://www.barneswendling.com/tax-caddy): A 1040 client collaboration platform that streamlines communication, document gathering, tax payments, and tax return delivery. - [SafeSend](https://www.barneswendling.com/safesend): Automated and secure delivery, review, and signature of federal and state income tax returns. ## Events - [A Summer Night 2026](https://www.barneswendling.com/a-summer-night-2026): Invitation-only client and partner celebration event on August 6, 2026. - [A Summer Night 2026 - Thank You](https://www.barneswendling.com/a-summer-night-2026-thank-you): Thank you confirmation for A Summer Night 2026 event registration on August 6. ## Contact & Subscriptions - [Contact Us | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/contact): We have locations across Northern Ohio. - [Submit An Inquiry](https://www.barneswendling.com/contact/submit-an-inquiry): Thank you for your interest in Barnes Wendling CPAs. - [Sample Contact Page](https://www.barneswendling.com/sample-contact): Get in touch with Barnes Wendling CPAs for accounting, tax, and advisory services today. - [Subscribe To Our Newsletter](https://www.barneswendling.com/newsletter-subscription): Receive content with your industry and service needs in mind. - [Thank You for Subscribing To Our Newsletter](https://www.barneswendling.com/newsletter-subscription-thanks): Thank you for subscribing confirmation page with latest accounting and tax insights articles. ## Legal - [Privacy Policy | Cleveland CPA Accounting Firm](https://www.barneswendling.com/privacy-policy): We understand that your personal information is valuable and we respect your interest in our firm.