Cheryl Ganim CPA | Tax Director | R&D Tax Credits
Cheryl A. Ganim

Cheryl A. Ganim CPA

Title
Director
Years of Experience
26+
Education
University of Cincinnati
Services
Tax Credits & Incentives State & Local Tax Research & Experimentation Credits Tax Services Transaction Advisory Services Financial Due Diligence Forecasts and Projections Quality of Earnings Review Tax Due Diligence Transaction Accounting Growth/Succession Planning Capital Raising Mergers & Acquisitions Financial Management Sales Tax Compliance Solutions Tax Compliance
Industries
Technology Manufacturing

About Cheryl

Cheryl’s expertise and thought leadership in state and local taxation, sales tax compliance, credits and incentives, and tax research and analysis make her an asset to growth-minded clients in all industries. Analyzing and translating complex laws into meaningful and actionable planning tools for business leaders is the driving force behind Cheryl’s work. Her professional experience includes nineteen years in tax compliance and consulting with local and international accounting firms and a regional bank.

As our State and Local Tax Practice and Sales Tax Compliance practice leader and member of Barnes Dennig’s tax consulting team, Cheryl has helped numerous companies identify and execute state tax planning opportunities, establish internal best practices, and minimize tax exposure. Her areas of expertise include State Income and Sales Tax nexus, Audit Defense and Analysis, as well as Research & Experimentation Tax Credits, and other tax credits and incentives. Cheryl is a leading expert in the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), leading Barnes Dennig’s team and producing dozens of blog posts and virtual events on the ERTC and other pandemic relief funding.

Cheryl is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), a 2013 graduate of the Cincinnati Chamber’s Women Excel Leadership – Class 7, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Leadership class.

Education

University of Cincinnati

Membership

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)

Speaking Engagements

Sales Tax Compliance | Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Strategize & Optimize – Tax Planning Strategies

Financial Management Power Hour for Non-Profit Leaders

Non-Profit Tax & Accounting Lightning Round

Ask the Experts: CARES Act, PPP Forgiveness for Contractors

PPP Loan Second Draw – What You Need to Know

Demystifying the CARES Act for Business Owners

Opportunity Zone Impact Investing: How OZ Investments Provide More than Just Tax Savings

What You Need to Know About Opportunity Zone Investments

Tax Reform: Planning and Strategies for Manufacturers & Distributors

I consider Barnes Dennig an important business partner. Cheryl and her team are very knowledgeable, responsive and proactive on local tax issues.

— Duane O., Vice President & CFO

We have been working with the firm for the last 5 years and cannot be happier with the service, support, and advice being provided to us. The team has always been proactive in their approach to assist us in different matters - from tax returns and R&D credits to incentive plans for our employees and review of the financial statements. Ellen Juram, Lauren Huster, Cheryl Ganim, and Chad Martin have always been not only great professionals but also the easiest and nicest people to work with.

— Barnes Dennig Client

Robert Ramsay and Cheryl Ganim consistently inspire trust and confidence. They support our team and we feel like they are always working in our best interest. It's a pleasure to work with them!

— Steven K., President

Cheryl Ganim has worked closely with our financial professionals on important issues including the Research & Experimentation Tax Credit. Cheryl brings extremely thorough expertise in these "business insight" issues and works closely with our internal teams, providing excellent guidance to help us accomplish our goals.

— Ross A., President and CFO

They are great to work with, respond timely, always very helpful. Recently worked with the CAT tax team as well, and they, too, have been very helpful.

— Robin M., CFO

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