Whalen & Company, CPAs Grows with Acquisition of Martinelli & Company


WORTHINGTON, Ohio -- Whalen & Company, CPAs is expanding again after its recent acquisition of Bexley-based accounting firm Martinelli & Company. 

The Acquisition brings a staff member, Tania Willis, to the growing team at Whalen & Company, ranked among the top 20 accounting firms in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First.

An additional staff member, Dawn Griebel, will be added to Whalen & Company’s affiliate company, Simplitax.

“Martinelli & Company has worked hard to deliver exceptional client service, which aligns with one of our key core values,” said Richard D. Crabtree, CPA, PFS, Managing Partner at Whalen & Company, CPAs.    

“This merger is a cohesive fit,” said Whalen & Company, CPAs Managing Partner Lisa G. Shuneson, CPA, PFS.   “We are thrilled to welcome the Martinelli team and look forward to the expertise they will bring to our firm.”

Martinelli & Company served clients in the Columbus area for over 35 years. The acquisition brings numerous business and individual clients to Whalen & Company’s portfolio as well as individual clients to Simplitax. 


About Whalen & Company, CPAs:
Whalen & Company is a full service CPA firm located in Worthington, Ohio.  Established in 1945, Whalen offers accounting, audit, business advisory and tax services.  www.whalencpa.com

About Simplitax: Simplitax provides customized tax preparation services to individuals. As an affiliate of Whalen & Company, Simplitax has the knowledge and experience to provide high quality and affordable services for all basic individual tax needs. www.simplitaxusa.com