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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Empowering Growth of Industry Leaders:

TRENDING INSIGHTS

Stop Corporate Corruption In Its Tracks With Smarter Accounting

How Next-Level Accounting Can Help Your Business Outsmart Corporate Corruption Corruption is hitting businesses harder than ever, and the numbers don’t lie. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners […]

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Keith Hock

Director of Forensic & Dispute Advisory Services

TRENDING INSIGHTS

Profit Smarter: How To Use Benchmarking To Boost Your Bottom Line

Unlock Profitability, Efficiency, and Growth Your financial statements are like a treasure map for your business — if you know how to read them. They might look like a jumble […]

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Tom Powers

Director, Assurance & Business Advisory Services

TRENDING INSIGHTS

Treasury Cracks Down On COVID Relief Funds

Stricter Oversight & Penalties Ahead On March 25, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a strong warning to those receiving Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The […]

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Jessica Weeks

Director, Assurance & Business Advisory Services

TRENDING INSIGHTS

Stop Corporate Corruption In Its Tracks With Smarter Accounting

How Next-Level Accounting Can Help Your Business Outsmart Corporate Corruption Corruption is hitting businesses harder than ever, and the numbers don’t lie. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners […]

OUR POV

Keith Hock

Director of Forensic & Dispute Advisory Services

TRENDING INSIGHTS

Profit Smarter: How To Use Benchmarking To Boost Your Bottom Line

Unlock Profitability, Efficiency, and Growth Your financial statements are like a treasure map for your business — if you know how to read them. They might look like a jumble […]

OUR POV

Tom Powers

Director, Assurance & Business Advisory Services

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.

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Sara Goldhardt

Director, State & Local Tax Services
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John Petzinger

Manager, State & Local Tax Services
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Eric Valyko

Director, Valuation Advisory
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Laura Wilhelm

Manager, Assurance & Business Advisory Services
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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

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

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
Speaking Engagement

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GBQ News & Updates

Accounting Today Names GBQ Among Top 100 Firms, Regional Leader

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GBQ Named 2025 Top Workplace In Toledo Business Community For Third Consecutive Year

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GBQ Acquires Talentcrowd, Expands Business Technology Service Offerings

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Silvaggio Joins GBQ Tax Team As Director

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OUR MISSION

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

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