In a world where many businesses prioritize profits over people, one local CPA firm stands out for its unwavering commitment to community and collaboration. With a team that genuinely cares for their clients and the neighborhoods they serve, Meaden & Moore proves the best partnerships extend beyond office walls, fostering a sense of belonging and support that resonates throughout the community.

Founded in 1919, Meaden & Moore’s story began in Cleveland, establishing their first office in the lobby of the Cleveland Trust Company. Douglas Meaden, one of the first CPAs in Ohio, formally started the firm during Cleveland’s industrial growth. V.J. Moore applied for a job with Meaden in 1922 and became partners in 1935.

Meaden & Moore purchased the practice of Howard Slagle, who began his independent practice in 1928. Raymond H. Croyle, who later became a partner at Meaden & Moore, was a part of the Slagle practice and joined Meaden & Moore in 1942. The Slagle practice included many accounts in the West Salem and Wooster areas. It was the Howard Slagle practice, as continued and built by Ray Croyle, that formed the base for Meaden & Moore’s second office in Wooster, opening in 1968.