 Joel C. Hamsher, CPA, MTax
Principal
Joel Hamsher is a principal and has over 20 years of experience in the area of taxation, tax minimization strategies and compliance. He has experience providing tax advisory sesrvices to closely held companies in the manufacturing, professional service, automobile dealership, transportation and restaurant industries. Joel also leads the firm's manufacturing and international teams. As an expert in taxation and consulting matters, Joel enjoys helping his clients set and achieve their business, succession, and estate planning goals.
Joel regularly shares his experiences as a guest lecturer at the University of Akron, where he has addressed both graduate and undergraduate students. Joel has also spoken before the Akron Tax Club and other organizations on various topics in taxation matters. Contact Joel at jhamsher@applegrowth.com.
Practice Specialization
• Tax Compliance, Research & Planning
• International Team
• Manufacturing
• Professional Service Firms
• Automotive Dealerships
• Succession Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Estate Planning
Education & Designations
• Bachelor of Arts, Accounting & Business Administration - Malone College
• Master of Taxation - The University of Akron
• Certified Public Accountant - Accountancy Board of Ohio
• Graduate - OSCPA Center for Leadership
• Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors Fraternity - University of Akron Chapter
• Enrolled Agent - enrolled to practice before the IRS in all 50 states
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
• University of Akron - Master of Taxation Program Governance Board
Civic
• Cascade Capital Corporation - Loan Review Committee
• The University of Akron George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Advisory Board - Executive Committee Member
• Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce - Small Business Council Nomination & Selection Committee Member
• Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council - Fleur-De-Lis Club, Eagle Scout Sponsor, Executive Board Member, Friends of Scouting Corporate Division Chair
• Leadership Akron Alumni Association Member, Co-Chair Service Day Committee
• Leadership Akron Class XXIV, Graduate
• Fairlawn Country Club - Treasurer
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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.” |