Accounting, Tax & Business Advisory in Canton, Ohio

For more than 75 years, we’ve helped Canton enterprises stay financially sound, compliant, and forward-focused in an ever-changing business environment through our tax consultation and accounting services.

Canton, Ohio is more than our headquarters. It’s our home. Our team of financial consultants and certified public accountants is actively involved in the local business and civic community.

As one of the largest locally owned accounting firms in Northeast Ohio, we bring national expertise with a local touch to every client relationship, including the one we’ll forge with your business.

Our Solutions for Your Canton Business

Every business is different, which is why our approach is tailored, collaborative, and built around your specific goals. We work side by side with owners and executive teams to deliver timely, accurate, and strategic financial support.

Explore our core service offerings available to businesses and organizations throughout the Canton region.

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Accounting and Assurance Services

Our audit, review, and compilation services give you reliable financial information you can act on. We help you meet regulatory requirements while supporting transparency and trust with stakeholders.

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Client Accounting Services (CAS)

Gain efficiency and clarity with outsourced accounting support. Our CAS team handles everything from general ledger management to payroll and monthly reporting—customized to your structure and schedule.

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Forensic Accounting Services

When you need answers, we provide them. Our forensic team investigates fraud, quantifies losses, and supports litigation with verifiable, expert-backed financial analysis.

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Financial Consulting Services

Whether you’re preparing for a transition, growing your business, or planning for long-term sustainability, we help you make smart, data-driven decisions every step of the way.

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Business Valuations

Knowing the value of your business is essential—whether for a sale, merger, estate planning, or dispute resolution. We bring accuracy and objectivity to every valuation, using proven methodologies and industry insight.

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Tax Consulting

Our experienced team keeps you ahead of changing regulations while identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve profitability. We offer both business and individual tax planning and preparation services.

A Canton-Based Firm With Regional and National Reach

While we serve clients across Ohio and beyond, our commitment to Canton remains a cornerstone of our work. We believe in showing up, staying involved, and helping our local economy grow.

Many of our team members live, work, and volunteer in Stark County.

That local perspective combined with our global network of resources allows us to deliver progressive, forward-looking solutions without losing sight of what matters most: the people and businesses in our own backyard.

Deep Connections with the Canton Business Community

Strong businesses are built on strong communities. At Hall, Kistler & Company, we’re proud to contribute to both.

Our firm actively supports economic growth and leadership development in Canton and throughout Stark County through longstanding partnerships with key regional organizations.

We’re members of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Stark Economic Development Board, the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Stark County. These relationships also allow us to bring timely, relevant resources to the organizations and businesses we serve.

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It is a wonderful experience to drop off our taxes and know everything is checked over and over again before…

Kandi, Services Industry

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Seth and Franklin take fantastic care of us! They always get back to us in a timely fashion. If they…

Kim, Retail Industry

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My family business has worked with Hall, Kistler & Company for decades. They have been with us through ups and…

Amanda, Retail Industry

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Everything has been excellent no matter who is handling my matters.

Rick, Professional Services Industry

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Very knowledgeable accounting advice delivered by good people.

Jerry, Oil & Gas Industry

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I appreciate my team of Andy Griffin and Franklin Arner. They are always helpful and informative.

Vera, Non-profit Industry

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We are very satisfied with the customer service, product knowledge and friendliness of the staff.

Frank, Non-profit Industry

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We have been a client for many years and have always received prompt and excellent service with a personal touch

Peter, Manufacturing Industry

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They do a great job.

Donald, Individual

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We have used them for 35 years without complaint

Jeff, Individual

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Excellent service

Mark, Individual

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Keith and crew just do a great job, admittedly there are things I don't understand and depend totally on their…

Eugene, Individual

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We have used them for 35 years without complaint

Rick, Manufacturing Industry

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Keith Arner does a fantastic job for us. He has been a large part of our business growing and being…

Michael, Construction Industry

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Our company has been a client of Hall Kistler for many years. They are quick to get back to us…

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