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Zinner & Co. Named OSCPA Platinum Partner

by | 14 Sep | accounting, management advisory, Taxes - Planning, Rules and Returns

Zinner & Co. Named Exclusive Partner in Northeastern Ohio; Only One of Five Firms in the State

Robin L. Baum, CPA, managing partner of Zinner & Co., a Beachwood based CPA and business management firm, announced the firm has been named a Platinum Partner of The Ohio Society of CPAs.

The firm, in business for over 75 years, was selected as one of only five firms in the state of Ohio and the only firm in Northeastern Ohio.  The Platinum Partner designation signifies a mutual commitment to the industry and investment in assurance and training to better serve clients. The Ohio Society’s members meet strict statutory and regulatory requirements as CPAs and embrace the highest standards of professional and ethical performance. They achieve this through rigorous ongoing professional education, comprehensive quality review and compliance with a strict Code of Professional Conduct.

“We are thrilled the OSCPA has recognized Zinner’s commitment to our profession and with that, the investment of education with our staff. As a result, our clients and the community will benefit through their specialized and diverse training among various service lines to help our clients grow their business, ease their tax burden and plan a fiscally strong future,” said Baum. 

As a Platinum Partner, all members of the firm, from partners through the administration, will have access and opportunity to develop specialized practices through customized tools, specific training and innovative protocols.  The firm serves clients in all areas of accounting, audit and tax, provides business advisory and management consulting services and has specialty practice groups serving the industries of professional services, real estate, not-for-profit, manufacturing and distribution and healthcare.

Zinner & Co.’s reputation for guiding closely held businesses and not-for-profit practice expertise has earned the firm recognition as one of largest accounting firms in the region as well as awards in customer service and community outreach.



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