Business Details
Full-Service Accounting & Tax Solutions in Cleveland
Rowland Connelly Joyce & Associates provides comprehensive accounting, tax, and management advisory services tailored to privately held businesses across Ohio. Our firm serves a diverse clientele spanning manufacturing, construction, real estate, professional services, transportation, and nonprofit sectors, combining deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to address evolving financial challenges. We prioritize personalized service, leveraging real-time access to IRS regulations, advanced software tools, and decades of collective experience to deliver accurate, tax-efficient solutions.Our team, certified by leading professional organizations, focuses on proactive financial planning, client education, and fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and responsiveness. By balancing the resources of a multidisciplinary team with the agility of a boutique firm, we ensure clients receive strategic guidance that aligns with their unique business goals.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Planning
Business Consulting
Estate Planning
Financial Statements
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience in public accounting.
- Our team includes CPAs with expertise in construction, real estate, and tax law.
- We provide access to real-time IRS regulations and advanced financial software.
- Our firm maintains membership in leading national and state accounting organizations.
- We deliver personalized service while supporting complex business needs.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
What people say
Through complex financing structures
Key reason our business continues to grow
Extremely thorough understanding
Big picture vision and attention to detail
Services
Accounting Services
We prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while maintaining accurate general ledgers. Our team provides cash flow projections and offers QuickBooks advisory services to streamline financial operations for businesses of all sizes. This ensures clients maintain clear visibility into their financial health.
Tax Planning
Our CPAs specialize in corporate, partnership, and individual tax preparation alongside year-round strategic planning. We address state, federal, and international tax obligations while optimizing deductions for estates, trusts, and businesses. This comprehensive approach minimizes liabilities and ensures regulatory compliance.
Business Consulting
We deliver customized solutions for improving cash flow, profitability, and operational efficiency. Our consultants provide interim CFO services and strategic guidance on business structure, growth planning, and multi-state tax considerations to support sustained organizational success.
Estate Planning
Our experts develop strategies to minimize estate taxes while maximizing asset transfers to heirs or charities. Services include trust creation, gift planning, and ownership structure analysis to ensure clients' long-term financial and legacy objectives are met efficiently.
Financial Statements
We produce audited, reviewed, and compiled financial statements tailored to business needs. These documents meet lender requirements, support investment decisions, and provide accurate performance metrics through standardized reporting frameworks and advanced accounting software.
People
Mark C. Rowland
Director
Founding partner with 40+ years of public accounting experience. Specializes in business and tax challenges for Ohio companies. Retired but remains actively engaged in firm culture development.
James T. Joyce Jr.
Director
CPA with 35+ years of expertise in construction, real estate, and manufacturing. Focuses on tax-saving strategies and business planning. Member of AICPA and Ohio CPA Society.
Wendy Joyce
CPA
32+ years in public accounting with specialization in small business accounting and QuickBooks. Serves manufacturing, retail, and professional service sectors as Ohio CPA Society member.
Donald N. VanGilder
CPA, JD
Tax attorney with 25+ years of experience in estate planning and international tax compliance. Provides legal-tax integration solutions for high-net-worth individuals and corporations.
Patrice Palange
CPA, EA
35-year tax expert specializing in small business and individual tax preparation. Proficient in QuickBooks and enrolled agent with deep knowledge of tax code intricacies.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve manufacturing, construction, real estate, professional services, transportation, and nonprofit organizations across Ohio.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a no-charge initial consultation to discuss your accounting and tax needs.
What technology do you use?
We leverage advanced tax software, financial tools, and real-time IRS databases for accuracy and compliance.
Are your professionals certified?
Our team includes CPAs, enrolled agents, and tax attorneys with AICPA and state society memberships.
How do you handle complex tax situations?
We provide specialized planning for multi-state taxes, international reporting, and estate/gift tax optimization.
