Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting, Tax, and Consulting Solutions
Corrigan Krause is a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering comprehensive accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and privately-held businesses. Established in 1989, we have built a reputation for industry specialization and client-centric solutions, serving clients across Northeast Ohio and beyond. Our expertise spans construction, healthcare, dental, manufacturing, nonprofit, real estate, and employee benefit plan audits. We prioritize proactive service through quarterly planning meetings, risk management, and tailored financial strategies to help clients achieve long-term goals. With over 90 employees and offices in Westlake, Mayfield Heights, and Medina, Ohio, we combine local market knowledge with global resources through our membership in the MSI Global Alliance.Our team holds certifications including CPA, CVA, and CEPA, ensuring technical excellence backed by rigorous peer review processes. We emphasize work-life balance for associates while maintaining a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Client testimonials highlight our ability to demystify complex financial processes, maximize business value during transitions, and provide actionable insights that drive growth. Our proactive approach extends to tax planning, estate strategies, and succession planning, positioning us as trusted advisors rather than mere service providers. Through regular client surveys and feedback mechanisms, we continuously refine our services to meet evolving needs while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and expertise.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Planning
Business Consulting
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in accounting and consulting across specialized industries.
- Our team includes CPAs, CVAs, and CEPAs with niche expertise in eight key sectors.
- We implement a proactive service model with quarterly planning meetings and risk assessments.
- Our AICPA peer-reviewed quality assurance program ensures consistent technical excellence.
- We combine local market knowledge with global resources through MSI Global Alliance membership.
Associations and certifications
- AICPA
- MSI Global Alliance
What people say
Increased deal value
Proactive service approach
Industry specialization
Exceptional client support
Technical expertise
Services
Accounting Services
Our audit and accounting services ensure accurate, compliant, and insightful financial reporting tailored to business needs. We provide audits, reviews, compilations, and internal control assessments while maintaining AICPA standards. Our proactive approach identifies risks, translates financial data into actionable insights, and keeps businesses compliant through evolving regulations.
Tax Planning
We deliver comprehensive tax solutions including compliance, planning, and representation for individuals and businesses. Our experts identify tax-saving opportunities, structure transactions for optimal outcomes, and provide state/local tax guidance. Services extend to estate planning, R&D credits, and resolving tax assessments with strategic advocacy.
Business Consulting
Our consulting services focus on business growth, succession planning, and operational efficiency improvements. We offer merger/acquisition advisory, business valuations, financial contract negotiations, and strategic planning tailored to industry-specific challenges in construction, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
We specialize in ERISA-compliant audits for plans with 100+ participants, minimizing operational disruption while ensuring compliance. Our services include plan design evaluation, compliance testing, and benchmarking to enhance efficiency and participant outcomes through certified benefit plan expertise.
Succession Planning
We develop comprehensive succession and exit plans to ensure smooth business transitions. Services include business valuations, tax-efficient structuring, financial due diligence, and post-sale advisory. Our team helps identify successors, negotiate agreements, and maintain continuity during ownership transfers.
People
Thomas L. Harrison
Chief Growth Officer
With CPA and CEPA credentials, Tom leads growth initiatives while maintaining deep client relationships. He specializes in strategic advisory services and has over two decades of experience in public accounting.
Steven M. Miller
Transaction Services Senior Manager
A certified public accountant, Steven focuses on transaction advisory and business valuation. He brings technical expertise to merger/acquisition engagements and has managed complex financial transactions for mid-market clients.
Derek E. Solomon
Director
Holding CPA, CVA, and MA certifications, Derek specializes in business valuations and consulting. He has extensive experience guiding business owners through exit planning and financial due diligence processes.
Jack Corrigan
Principal
As a CPA and founding partner, Jack provides leadership in assurance services. He maintains active client relationships while overseeing quality control for audit and accounting engagements.
Lynda Doland
Director
A CPA and MT-certified tax specialist, Lynda leads tax compliance and planning services. She focuses on individual and business tax strategies while mentoring junior staff in technical excellence.
Questions
What industries does Corrigan Krause specialize in?
We specialize in construction, healthcare, dental, manufacturing, nonprofit, real estate, and employee benefit plan audits with tailored solutions for each sector.
How does Corrigan Krause ensure service quality?
Our AICPA peer-reviewed quality assurance program and participation in MSI Global Alliance ensure rigorous standards and continuous improvement in all services.
What makes Corrigan Krause different from other firms?
We combine industry-specific expertise with proactive service models, including quarterly planning meetings and personalized client relationships built over 35+ years.
Do you offer succession planning services?
Yes, our team provides comprehensive succession and exit planning including business valuations, tax strategies, and transition execution for smooth ownership transfers.
How are client relationships managed?
We assign dedicated teams with industry expertise, maintain regular communication through planning meetings, and use client feedback surveys to continuously improve our service approach.
What certifications do your professionals hold?
Our team includes CPAs, CVAs, CEPAs, and MT-certified specialists who maintain rigorous continuing education requirements to ensure technical excellence in all service areas.
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