Marking decades of meeting client needs and delivering unparalleled service to the people of Cleveland, Northern Ohio and beyond
Cleveland, Ohio, June 24, 2021 – Barnes Wendling CPAs is pleased to celebrate the anniversary of its founding 75 years ago.
In commemoration of this momentous milestone, Director and President Jeffrey D. Neuman states, “The main reason Barnes Wendling has been in business for 75 years and has been successful to this point is because we put our clients first.”
As a member of the world-renowned association, MGI Worldwide with CPAAI Associates, Barnes Wendling is proud of its achievements over the decades. More recently, Barnes Wendling ranked as one of the top 300 U.S.-based accounting firms by Inside Public Accounting in 2020.
Commenting on their long-standing and established client relationship that has lasted 55 years, COO at Standby Screw Machine Products William Marcell II asserts, “Barnes Wendling is a member of the standby team. We don’t do things without their input; we wouldn’t be where we are today without their help.”
Moreover, it should be noted that Barnes Wendling strives to not only serve its clients, but it also works to support and empower its employees as well. It is their priority to provide a positive, encouraging, and supportive work environment that promotes professional growth. For the past 10 years, Barnes Wendling has been named one of the top 99 best places to work in Northeast Ohio by NorthCoast 99, an annual recognition program and event that honors 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio.
Marketing Manager Rachel Pompeani says, “Barnes Wendling promotes professional growth, and more notably, members of leadership truly listen to the employees’ wants and needs. They prioritize the happiness of the team and continuously ask for feedback and suggestions for improvement in the workplace to ensure employee well-being and success.”
Notably, the CPA accounting firm is known for its unwavering commitment to its customers and focusing on our holistic approach to servicing our clients through our client service objective of building and maintaining our clients’ net worth. Its strong partnerships with leading companies and organizations throughout Cleveland, the state of Ohio, and beyond are testament to the excellent customer service it delivers.
In the reflection of his time working at Barnes Wendling since 1967, Director Donald F. Zwilling explains, “What we do best is provide outstanding client service. We deliver this because we are only as good as our team providing that service for our clients. As a good corporate citizen, we are committed to bettering the communities we work and live in to help other people.”
Mr. Neuman concludes, “Through multiple generations of leadership, we have kept our clients front and center; that’s the only reason we exist as a company.”
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About Barnes Wendling CPAs
Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, Barnes Wendling CPAs is a Cleveland-based accounting, tax, and advisory firm, serving privately-held businesses and not-for-profit organizations since 1946. Regardless of anyone’s accounting, tax, or advisory service needs, Barnes Wendling’s approach is driven by its client service objective of building and maintaining our clients’ net worth.
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