Jeffrey D. Neuman CPA, J.D.
-Education and Certification
- John Carroll University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Juris Doctorate
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- AICPA Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals
- New York University, National Tax Forum
- University of Miami-Heckerling Estate Planning
- Executive Enterprises, Advanced Issues Regarding S Corporations
-Professional Memberships
- American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
- The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA)
- State Taxation Committee, Former Member
- Cleveland Chapter Tax Committee, Former Chair
- MGI Association, Board of Directors and Former Chairman of the Tax Division
-Community and Professional Involvement
- Malachi House, Treasurer
- Cleveland State Accounting Advisory Board
- "What Entity is Right for Your Business", Presenter at the Heat Exchange Institute Annual Meeting 2019, Hilton Head, SC
-Service and Industry Focus
Jeffrey D. Neuman is a director at Barnes Wendling CPAs. He has over 30 years of experience working with clients developing comprehensive strategies related to all aspects of building and maintaining their net worth, including business development, retirement planning, estate planning, succession planning, and investment planning.
He has extensive experience serving emerging businesses step by step from start-up to continued growth period with timely, personal service. He works with a diverse group of clients ranging from manufacturing, distribution, retail, and construction industries to long-term and assisted living communities. He also has international experience and has assisted with client operations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
He views the key role of a certified public accounting professional to be a “sounding board” or “objective outside observer.” In this role, Jeff offers his clients a quick read on issues and provides them with tangible solutions while acting as an advisor on devising growth and exit strategies.
Fun Fact: Jeff has attended four OSU national championship games.
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BW is a true partner to us. Their knowledge, expertise, and service are a valuable resource to us and play an important role in our success!
John Allen - Vice President of Finance, Kaufman Container
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I appreciate the exceptional tax advice we received over the years. The (BW team) has a good grasp of our business needs. Thank you for your excellent service.
John Griffiths - Owner, Rae Ann, Inc.
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The BW team has been fantastic to work with; both the team member at our office as well as at the partner level. Any issues or concerns are handled very efficiently and effectively.
Kelley Needham - Chief Executive Officer, Epilepsy Association
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Barnes Wendling has been our company accountants for over seven years. Their knowledge has been instrumental in helping us grow strategically during this time. And although we’ve seen many changes in our economy that we cannot control, we’ve always been able to trust the Barnes team to be by our side. The Barnes team feels like family. We can’t thank them enough for their support!
Christine Kloss - Controller, AT&F
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Barnes Wendling has been our company accountants for over 15 years. During this time, the business has grown exceptionally, and Barnes has kept pace, providing accurate, quality advice. Our finances are more efficient than ever, and the expense of hiring Barnes has been a definite positive add to our bottom line. I give my highest recommendation to their firm.
David Miller, MD - President, Retina Associates of Cleveland
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Barnes Wendling has provided us guidance and recommendations that have strategically helped strengthen our business and position ourselves for growth. We needed to hire a new VP of Finance and Controller this past year, and they were instrumental in helping us find the best candidates for our company.
Sara Blankenship - President, Kaufman Container
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We value the trust, accuracy of information, and reliability of Barnes Wendling and Mike Essenmacher personally. Mike has been instrumental as a trusted advisor on accounting, tax, and personnel issues. His advice is always accurate, and he is very reliable. His associates are also very talented.
Dominic Ozanne - President and CEO, Ozanne Construction Company
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We value Barnes Wendling’s expertise with all things accounting so we can operate our business using our strengths and allowing them to be our experts. They have also brought me a few business sale opportunities to allow me to grow my assets.
John Gaydosh - President and Metallurgical Engineer, Ohio Metallurgical Service
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Barnes Wendling (especially Lena) did a great job with our financials. Everything. It is extremely refreshing and comforting to know that all of our numbers are not only correct, but they are in the right place(s). Your diligence and reporting truly does make me (personally) feel better.
Thomas Adomaitis - Controller, Bialosky Cleveland
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I can wholeheartedly tell you that I have yet to work with an audit or tax team that have been more helpful, easy to work with, and committed than the team at Barnes Wendling- I have been through three different firms in the last few years.
Michelle Saylor, Former Controller, Aero Mag
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Floyd Trouten at Barnes Wendling CPAs is an “expert’s expert” when it comes to M & A accounting. Not only does he understand the evolving details of the Tax Code but he also sees the fine points of their application for owners, managers, investors, and financiers.
Mark A. Filippell, Western Reserve Partners
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The service is amazing at Barnes Wendling CPAs. The benefit is worth more than the cost. Sometimes it’s true that you get what you pay for.
Mark Boucher - Former Owner, Castle Heating & Air