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Scott Wilms, CPA

Manager, Assurance

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Youngstown, OH
swilms@cohencpa.com
330.480.4653
  • Assurance Services
  • Employee Benefit Plan Audits
  • Manufacturing
  • Private Companies
  • Private Company Audits
  • Professional Services
  • Wholesale & Distribution

Scott’s great attitude and friendly demeanor make him easy to work with. This goes a long way with clients, as does his ability to manage client expectations, remain responsive to their needs, and multi-task to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.

Scott specializes in providing assurance services, including audits, compilations, reviews, agreed-upon procedures and internal control consulting. His technical expertise focuses on clients in the manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, and professional services industries with both domestic and global operations. Additionally, Scott serves as a leader in the firm’s Benefit Plan Audit Group, overseeing a diverse range of defined contribution and defined benefit pension plan audits under both limited and full scope procedures.

  • Involved in the firm’s internal inspection and quality control processes, staff technical training and development, and Technical Research Group
  • Ohio Society of CPAs
  • American Institute of CPAs
  • Junior Achievement (Mentor)
  • American Heart Association (Team Captain)

Scott resides in Boardman, Ohio, with his wife and son. When he’s not pursuing his passion for all things accounting, he enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, reading a diverse range of non-fiction, exercising and spending time with his family.

Credentials & Education

  • AIPCA Intermediate Employee Benefit Plans Audit Certificate
  • Certified Public Accountant (Ohio)
  • B.S.B.A. in accounting and finance with honors, summa cum laude, Youngstown State University

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