Corrigan Krause Harrison Harsar CPAs Celebrates 35 Years of Small Business Excellence

by Mary Varano
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Corrigan Krause Harrison Harsar CPAs, along with its strategic partners DMS Management Solutions and CKE Financial Services, proudly announces its 35th anniversary. Corrigan Krause is a locally owned and operated accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, with additional offices in Medina and Mayfield Heights, Ohio. The firm’s unwavering commitment to supporting closely-held businesses established it as a cornerstone of the local business community.

Corrigan Krause’s roots are in northeast Ohio. Jack Corrigan started his own CPA firm in 1989. A short time later, he, Tom Krause and Bob Schmitz merged their firms and immediately set out to continue building an accounting and consulting practice that would help build the communities they served. Over three decades later, the Corrigan Krause team is proud to continue doing just that with more talented professionals helping even more local businesses and individuals achieve their goals.

Today, Corrigan Krause is ranked as the 304th largest CPA firm in the United States out of approximately 55,000 firms. Under the leadership of Tom Harrison, CPA, CEPA, for the past 16 years, the firm has grown from a team of six to an organization of 120 team members. Harrison, along with partners Tom Krause, Al Harsar, Molly Stinn, Lynda Doland, Dennis Dlugosz, Hank Gingerich, Aaron Apathy, and Tommy Sustar, has driven the firm’s remarkable growth and success.

Corrigan Krause’s commitment to excellence has been recognized by numerous groups, earning awards including The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces, NorthCoast 99, Smart Business Smart Culture, and Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms in the USA. These accolades reflect the firm’s dedication to maintaining a positive and supportive workplace culture.

The firm is also deeply involved in community activities, supporting organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Alzheimer’s Association, The Karen Wellington Foundation, Genesis House, The Cleveland Food Bank, and many other local charities. This commitment to community service underscores Corrigan Krause’s mission to make a positive impact both professionally and socially.

President and CEO Tom Harrison exemplifies the firm’s commitment to the community extending beyond his professional role. For the past 20 years, he has served as an Assistant Varsity High School Baseball Coach in Avon, demonstrating his dedication to fostering young talent and giving back to the local community.

As Corrigan Krause Harrison Harsar CPAs celebrates this significant milestone, the firm looks forward to continuing its legacy of excellence, community involvement, and steadfast dedication to its clients.

About Corrigan Krause

Corrigan Krause is a team of dedicated, passionate, experienced professionals who provide comprehensive accounting, tax and consulting services and solutions to individuals and closely-held businesses to help clients make informed financial decisions.

Corrigan Krause is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio with two additional offices in Mayfield Heights, and Medina, Ohio. The team is made up of over 120 employees and growing every day. As a firm, Corrigan Krause focuses on being industry specialists and developed niche areas in the following industries: Construction, Dental, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Not-for-Profit, Professional Services and Real Estate. Corrigan Krause also specializes in Business Valuations, Employee Benefit Plans Auditing and Consulting, Estate, Gift and Trust Planning, Merger and Acquisition Advisory Services, and Exit and Succession Planning.

If you’re looking for a firm focused on supporting both its clients and its staff, check out the current opportunities at Corrigan Krause here.

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