 Joel C. Hamsher, CPA, MTax
Principal
Joel Hamsher is a principal and member of our automotive dealership, manufacturing and tax teams. An expert in taxation issues, Joel’s concentration is on tax reasearch, compliance and planning for closely held businesses. In addition, Joel handles the majority of our clients’ tax compliance audits, utilizing his seven years of experience as an Internal Revenue Service agent.
A guest lecturer at The University of Akron, Joel has addressed both graduate and undergraduate students. He has also spoken before the Akron Tax Club and other organizations on various tax topics. Contact Joel at jhamsher@applegrowth.com.
Practice Specialization
• Tax Compliance, Research & Planning
• Manufacturing
• Automotive Dealerships
• Professional Service Firms
• Succession Planning
Education & Designations
• Bachelor of Arts, Accounting & Business Administration - Malone College
• Master of Taxation - The University of Akron
• Certified Public Accountant
• Graduate - OSPCA Center for Leadership
• Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors Fraternity
Professional
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants - Akron/Canton Chapter Taxation Committee
• Akron Tax Club
• City of Fairlawn Board of Tax Review
Civic
• Cascade Capital Corporation Loan Approval Committee
• Executive Committee Member - The University of Akron George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Advisory Board
• Small Business Council Nomination & Selection Committee Member - Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce
• Leadership Akron Class XXIV
• Executive Board Member - Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council
• Member, Finance Committe - Fairlawn Country Club
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According to Joel:
“I was always fascinated by numbers and numerical relationships. Accounting as a career enabled me to use my interest in numbers to help clients with their tax and accounting business needs. That is the rewarding part of the job. I see how we can bring proactive tax and business solutions to our clients in a value added manner that aids in growing their business or personal net worth. I love dealing with private business owners. They are motivated, entrepreneurial and business savvy. Every one with their own personality and unique leadership style offers a unique atmosphere for growth in their specific business. My clients are my friends.” |