Accounting & Advisory Firm

We take your growth personally.

For 70 years and counting, our CPAs and Advisors have empowered clients to make history through unique tax, assurance, and consulting strategies that have molded us into one of the Top 100 firms in the country.

OUR EXPERTISE

We transform big questions into clear actions.

Accounting is just the beginning. Our experts solve the most complex issues facing C-suite executives, department leaders, and owners of middle-market companies.

Assurance
Advisory

Assurance consulting for financials, benefits plans, and risk.

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Tax Advisory
& Services

State & local tax, international tax, and so much more.

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Transaction
Advisory

Due diligence and advisory for M&A and specialty transactions.

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ESOP
Advisory

Strategies to implement Employee Stock Ownership Plans

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Forensic and Dispute Advisory

Each case is unique. Just like we are.

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Human Resources Consulting

Empowering our employees to be the best version of themselves.

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Information Technology

Build Value. Assure Value. Protect Value.

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Valuation & Financial Opinions

Empowering growth by creating, measuring and protecting value.

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TRENDING INSIGHTS

What The OBBBA Means For Business Tax Planning

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Changed & Why It Matters Now  The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted in July 2025, rewires several core business tax rules: immediate expensing […]

OUR POV

Jeff Waldeck

Partner, Tax & Advisory

TRENDING INSIGHTS

State & Local Taxes: A 2026 Outlook

Navigating Change & Opportunity After The One Big Beautiful Bill Act  As the year came to a close, Ohio taxpayers and advisors faced a rapidly evolving landscape in state and local taxes. The SALTrends Q4 webinar, led by Sara Goldhardt and John Petzinger, […]

OUR POV

Sara Goldhardt

Partner, State & Local Tax

TRENDING INSIGHTS

Section 174 Update: OBBBA Allows Immediate Write‑Off Of U.S. R&D; Foreign Still 15 Years

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes significant changes to the treatment of research and development (R&D) costs. Since 2022, companies have been required to capitalize and amortize their domestic R&D costs over five years and […]

OUR POV

Jeff Waldeck

Partner, Tax & Advisory

OUR DIFFERENCE

We believe personal
is better than big.

Unlike the big firms, our CPAs and Advisors focus on what's next to keep your business moving forward. Widely recognized for our workplace culture where diversity is valued and celebrated, we are pleased to empower growth of local businesses and the community through assurance, tax, and advisory services.

Find an Expert

We had been using one of the Big Four and ended up going with GBQ. They understand our business, have a great team, and give us great advice.

Jim Holloway

CEO & Treasurer, Contract Lumber

GBQ has our vested interest at heart as they serve us; that’s a differentiator. They understand our business and are invested in our success.

Mark Soloman

President & CEO, Primary Financial Company

GBQ has empowered me by changing as my business and personal needs have changed. At GBQ, I know all of my needs will be met.

Angela Petro

Founder, Owner, CEO, Together & Co. and Sweet Carrot

GBQ has so many different areas of expertise that there is always someone I can turn to that can answer my question.

Misty Marcum

CFO, SEA Limited
Seminar

2026 Construction Industry Update

January 14, 2026

Registration & Networking: 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Program: 1:00 – 4:15 PM

Networking Reception: 4:15 – 5:00 PM

Seminar

Beyond the Buzzwords: Strong Enough to Scale

January 21, 2026

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

GBQ News & Updates

GBQ Welcomes Brook Pickrell, Director, Tax & Advisory

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GBQ Promotes Kari Maue To Partner

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GBQ Promotes Tara Bollinger To Partner

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GBQ Promotes Kyle McKee To Partner

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OUR MISSION

We exist to empower growth of our people, our communities, and our clients’ businesses.