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Robert Venables, CPA, JD, LLM

Partner, Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC

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Akron, OH
rvenables@cohenco.com
330.255.2135
  • Federal Tax Planning & Compliance
  • International Filings & Structuring
  • Private Companies
  • Tax Services
  • Transaction Tax Planning
Whether he’s working closely with a client or another member of the firm, Robert is a key resource for complex technical tax issues. He takes a special interest in finding opportunities through planning or structuring to optimize tax benefits and help clients achieve their goals. 

Since beginning his public accounting career in 2008, Robert has advised closely held and private equity owned businesses in a variety of industries with a focus on pass-through entities, tax planning and transaction structuring. He is involved in technical areas of taxation, including accounting methods, international concerns, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions. Robert also serves on the firm’s team providing clients with expertise on opportunities stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • Leads the firm’s Accounting Methods Group; member of the Technical Transaction Group and involved in developing the Tax Practice's training curriculum
  • Ohio Society of CPAs
  • American Institute of CPAs
  • Speaker at the OSCPA’s Mega Tax Conference and Akron Tax Club
  • Author in the August edition of the AICPA Tax Adviser’s “Tax Clinic
Robert is a resident of Jackson Township, Ohio. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid University of Michigan fan.
 

Credentials & Education

  • Certified Public Accountant (Ohio)
  • LL.M. in taxation, Capital University Law School
  • J.D., The University of Akron School of Law
  • B.S. in accounting, The University of Akron

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