Mike Kolk, CPA, MS, JD
Tax Partner

Mike serves as Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Tax Department. Mike works with hedge funds and investment advisors on tax issues specific to the investment industry. In addition to his work with hedge funds, Mike advises owners of closely-held businesses concerning a wide variety of income and estate tax areas for our related firm, Cohen & Company, Ltd.

Mike received his Bachelor's degree from Case Western Reserve University, where he is now a member of the Accounting Department Advisory Board. He went on to receive his Masters from the University of Cincinnati and his J.D. from Cleveland State University. He has been a featured writer in both Taxation for Accountants and Taxation for Lawyers and contributed articles to The Tax Adviser and Inside Family Business. Mike has been a speaker at many tax institutes, seminars, and radio and television programs.

Mike is a member of many professional organizations including the American Institute of CPAs, the Ohio Society of CPAs, Akron Tax Club, and Akron Tax and Estate Planning Council. Mike is a Board member of the Downtown Akron Partnership, which oversees Akron's First Night New Year's celebration and downtown development. Mike is currently serving on the Board of Leadership Akron and is also on the Board Finance Committee of Akron General Medical Center and the Cascade CDC.