Barry E. Thoman, CPA

Experience

Barry brings extensive experience in public accounting, especially technical accounting, to every engagement. He has spent his entire career working with closely held and public companies in manufacturing, distribution, construction and communications industries. This experience and education has trained him to assist clients with many business consulting matters including financing, staffing and operational issues.

Additionally, Barry has extensive experience in advising clients on business acquisitions and divestitures, performs numerous due diligence projects annually and assists clients in preparing for and transitioning business to future generations or different ownership.

He also has worked with corporate tax matters having defended clients to the Internal Revenue Service and state tax examiners.

Areas Of Specialization

• Assurance Services
• Business Acquisitions and Divestitures
• Transition Planning
• Financing Consulting

Education

The University of Akron, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Magna Cum Laude

Professional Development

• American Institute of CPAs
• Ohio Society of CPAs
• OSCPA Professional Ethics Committee, Past Chair
• AGN A&A Sharegroup, Past Core Team Leader

Community/Philanthropic Pursuits

• Akron Marathon – Volunteer Branch Manager
• Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council – Treasurer
• City of Fairlawn Tax Review Board, Committee Chair
• Leadership Akron Class XXIV, Member
• Goodwill Industries of Akron, Past Board Chairman
• St. Hilary Parish, Past Pastoral Designee/Athletic Director