Tony Bakale, CPA, MT
Tax Partner

Tony devotes most of his time to technical research and planning, particularly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions of closely held businesses. His research and in-depth knowledge of the tax laws have allowed the firm’s clients to creatively utilize entity status as a means of reducing the overall tax burden in closely held company situations. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors of Cohen & Company.

Tony is on the Board of Directors for the CSU Alumni Association, Past-Chairman and current member of the Advisory Committee to the CSU Accounting Department and also serves as an Adjunct Professor, teaching tax courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level for CSU. In addition, Tony has been the editor of the Tax Adviser’s August edition of the Tax Clinic since 1998 and has had numerous speaking engagements.

Tony graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration in Accounting in 1982 and obtained a Masters of Taxation degree from the University of Akron in 1984. He is Director and member of the Tax Club of Cleveland, the World Trade Association - Cleveland, the International Fiscal Association, the Ohio Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.

A sports enthusiast, Tony regularly participates on various firm-sponsored teams from volleyball to softball. He also enjoys water sports and is an avid golfer. Tony is a resident of Broadview Heights, Ohio.