Tarik Awad, CPA, MBA | Cohen & Company

Tarik Awad, CPA, MBA Senior Manager, Tax

Tarik is focused on providing exceptional service to clients in all facets. Clients count on him for everything from complex tax planning advice explained in a way that makes sense for their business, to best practices they can use, to just being there when they call.

Location: Youngstown Email: tawad@cohencpa.com Phone: 330.480.4616

Thought Leadership

3 Options for Businesses with Low Inventory and LIFO

– December 15, 2021

Can You Benefit from Section 1202 Exclusion of Gain from the Sale of Your Small Business Stock?

– August 10, 2017

A Demo Car May Save Auto Salespeople Income and Payroll Taxes

– May 16, 2017

Areas of Focus

Federal Tax Planning & Compliance
Manufacturing
Private Companies
Tax
Accounting Methods
Auto Dealers
C Corporations
S Corporations

Credentials & Education

Certified Public Accountant (Ohio)
M.B.A., Youngstown State University
B.S.B.A. in accounting with a minor in finance, Youngstown State University

Tarik provides tax planning and compliance services to privately held companies and their owners in many industries, but he focuses primarily on manufacturers and auto dealers. He has specific expertise in C and S Corporations, transactions, fixed assets and net operating loss limitations.

Junior Achievement of the Mahoning Valley (Board and Volunteer)
Youngstown Area Community Cup (Team Captain)
Ohio Society of CPAs
American Institute of CPAs

Tarik is a resident of Canfield, Ohio. He enjoys spending time with his family, piecing together puzzles, traveling around the country and the globe, listening to music (especially at summer concerts in the park), hiking park trails and cheering on Cleveland sports teams.