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Your Trusted Accounting and Advisory Partner in Cleveland
Since 1946, Barnes Wendling CPAs has been dedicated to building mutually profitable business relationships through exceptional client service. Our team of professionals specializes in accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored for privately held businesses, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. We employ our proprietary BRISE Planning Model to create customized strategies that enhance client net worth. Our industry-specific expertise spans construction, manufacturing, real estate, and nonprofit sectors, with a commitment to staying current on regulatory trends. With offices across Northern Ohio, we combine decades of experience with a personalized approach to address complex financial challenges.

Our services include business valuation, succession planning, corporate finance, and forensic accounting, supported by a team holding multiple certifications. We prioritize client trust through transparent communication and actionable insights, as evidenced by long-standing client relationships and testimonials highlighting our reliability and strategic guidance. Our core values emphasize client service, team collaboration, and community impact, ensuring we deliver results-driven solutions aligned with individual and organizational goals.
Services
Business Valuation Tax Services Succession Planning Corporate Finance Forensic Accounting Estate Planning Audit Services IT Consulting Litigation Support Retirement Planning
Details
  • Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
  • We offer 80+ years of experience in accounting and advisory services since 1946.
  • Our BRISE Planning Model provides customizable financial strategies for net worth growth.
  • Certified professionals hold specialized credentials in valuation, exit planning, and more.
  • Client testimonials highlight our reliability, strategic guidance, and personalized service.
  • Industry-specific expertise spans construction, manufacturing, real estate, and nonprofits.
Associations and certifications
  • AICPA
  • MGI Association
What people say
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Services
Business Valuation
Our certified team provides unbiased business valuations for middle-market companies. We analyze financial health, industry position, and growth potential to support tax compliance, litigation, and transaction planning. With over 2,000 completed engagements, we deliver actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and maximize enterprise value.
Succession Planning
We create tailored succession plans to ensure smooth business ownership transitions. Our approach enhances liquidity and marketability while addressing family dynamics and tax implications. By aligning personal and business goals, we help preserve wealth across generations for closely held enterprises.
Corporate Finance
Our corporate finance experts advise on mergers, acquisitions, and capital structuring. We reduce risk while maximizing value through due diligence, tax planning, and strategic deal structuring. Services include buy/sell-side support, presale assessments, and operational reviews for businesses at all growth stages.
Estate Planning
We design comprehensive estate plans that protect assets and minimize tax burdens. Our specialists coordinate trusts, wills, and charitable giving strategies to align with financial goals. We collaborate with legal counsel to ensure seamless wealth transfer across generations for high-net-worth clients.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic team investigates financial discrepancies and supports litigation matters. We analyze data for fraud detection, quantify damages, and serve as expert witnesses. Services include embezzlement investigations, insurance claims analysis, and expert testimony in legal proceedings.
Questions
What industries do Barnes Wendling CPAs specialize in?
We focus on construction, manufacturing, real estate, nonprofit organizations, and family-owned businesses, with tailored expertise for each sector's unique challenges.
How does the BRISE Planning Model benefit clients?
BRISE provides customizable financial strategies across five core services, aligning business and personal goals to systematically grow and protect net worth.
Are your advisors certified in specialized accounting areas?
Our team holds credentials including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), and Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP).
How do you handle complex tax planning for high-net-worth individuals?
We combine estate planning, succession strategies, and international tax compliance to minimize liabilities while preserving wealth across generations.
What sets your forensic accounting services apart?
Our team combines CPA expertise with litigation experience, providing court-ready analysis and expert testimony for financial disputes and fraud investigations.
Do you offer IT consulting for cybersecurity?
Yes, we assess technology risks and implement safeguards against cyber threats, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations for businesses of all sizes.
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Reviews (5)
Bryce Fredrick
Jun 07, 2019 Report
Victor was in constant contact with me ensuring I had the best service possible. Very swift and professional. Great teamwork by all the people I talked to, to ensure our return was filed promptly.
Kyleigh Meler
Dec 25, 2018 Report
Victor and Matthew were extremely professional and very very fast at expediting our return. We will definitely be back next year.
Atif Chaudry
Jun 09, 2018 Report
Where to begin. They filed my returns 3 months after they said they would have it done. My return was 3k less than they said it would be. I needed a copy of my return for my new company. They then edited out a lot of the critical data. DO NOT use this company. Unethical and unreliable.
Mike Smolko
Feb 25, 2018 Report
Top quality public accounting organization that I would highly recommend to any individual or company needing tax, assurance or business valuation projects completed.
Dsx Inc
May 30, 2016 Report
Our company was quoted and paid one price for services and 5 years later when we needed copy of our depreciation schedules they came up with additional charges claiming they were owed from 5 years ago. They did our returns for one year, and that was one year too many. After we left they were extremely rude and unprofessional.