SSB CPAs - About Us - Our Story

Why SSB?

We remember your name.

And recognize your voice on the phone and remember that you like cream in your coffee. We treat you as we treat each other, our family and our friends.

We listen.

We listen twice as much as we speak. We take an active interest in your business and function as your sounding board in strategic financial and management matters.

We value our relationship with you.

You are our most valuable asset. We nurture you and help you grow.

We respect you.

We care about your needs.

Our Story

Schroedel, Scullin & Bestic, LLC Partner Team

Seated (Left to Right): Denise A. Harlan, Karl B. Schroedel II, Judy R. Sees

Standing (Left to Right): Richard S. Scullin, Chris A. Gabrick, Gregory C. Bestic, Thomas A. O’Neil

Sparked by the entrepreneurial spirit in early 1980, Karl B. Schroedel II and Richard S. Scullin made a career choice to start their own accounting practice. By the end of that year, the partners brought in another young accountant—Gregory C. Bestic—and the foundation for Schroedel, Scullin & Bestic, LLC, certified public accountants and business advisors, was in place. The Firm’s commitment to excellence has sustained them for over 27 years.

“SSB’s success has come through our commitment to our clients,” states Dick Scullin. “It has always been our goal to look beyond the numbers and function as a sounding board for our clients. We have survived the economic upturns and downturns alongside our clients because of sound business principles and conservative business practices. In effect, we practice what we preach. Through the hard work of the SSB team members, we have realized positive results for our clients and, through their subsequent referrals, we have continued to grow.”

SSB team in 1991 celebrating its move to its current home at 196 N. Broad Street

By 1990, the Firm had grown to more than 20 employees and ground was broken for its current home at 196 N. Broad Street in Canfield. This growth has provided opportunities for career advancement for SSB team members. Additional clients require additional partner resources and SSB has been fortunate to develop 4 additional partners. Thomas A. O’Neil was named partner in 1996; Chris A. Gabrick in 1999 and Judy R. Sees in 2001. Denise A. Harlan was most recently named a partner in 2004. The Firm currently employs the 7 partners, 19 full and part-time accountants, 8 administrative professionals and 2 technology specialists.

When asked what he believes to be the biggest change in 25+ years, Dick replied, "Computers! Back then we did everything by hand—ledger posting, record keeping, text documents. The computer is by far the greatest technological advancement to efficiently manage all business processes."

The SSB building at night

When asked "Through the many changes over the years, what has remained constant?” Greg Bestic replied, “From day one SSB has been dedicated to the 'one-firm' concept as opposed to separate practices merely sharing office space. Through careful recruiting, attention to training and mentoring programs, investment in technology and strict adherence to quality controls, SSB has created a pool of talented professionals whose combined efforts continue to provide the close personal attention that our clients have come to expect and deserve. In addition, SSB and its team members are faithful leaders, volunteers and supporters of our local schools, churches and community."

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