Rea

Rea

Accounting and business advisory services

Overview

Rea & Associates is a large Ohio accounting and business advisory firm offering accounting, tax, audit, and consulting services to individuals and organizations. It combines financial data analysis with industry-specific guidance delivered by CPAs and business consultants through 16 Ohio offices and industry groups such as manufacturing, oil & gas, not-for-profit, construction, real estate, government, and medical and dental. It differentiates itself through values-based client service, practical business sense, and deep client relationships grounded in its 1938 founding and broad regional presence. Its goal is to help clients achieve personal and business financial success through clear, relevant advice and high-quality, attentive service.

About Rea

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Why Rea is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Financial Services

Real Estate

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Founded

1938

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What believers are saying

  • Rea added Marc Harvey as chief people officer in August 2023, strengthening recruiting.
  • Rea won USA TODAY’s America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms 2026 recognition.
  • Rea’s Ohio Supreme Court CAT guidance in January 2026 drives advisory demand immediately.

What critics are saying

  • A No. 77 ranking still leaves Rea behind national firms with broader brand reach.
  • Ohio concentration exposes Rea to regional client churn and talent competition in 2026.
  • Accounting commoditization pressures margins if AI-enabled rivals undercut advisory and tax pricing quickly.

What makes Rea unique

  • Rea ranked No. 77 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s 2026 Top 100 list.
  • Rea spans 16 Ohio offices and industry teams across manufacturing, government, and healthcare.
  • Rea promoted seven leaders in November 2025, signaling a deep internal succession bench.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company News

Morning Journal
Aug 9th, 2024
Rea & Associates 28th in ranking of 2024's Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms

Rea & Associates, a regional CPA and business consulting firm with an office at 1220 Moore Road Suite C in Avon and headquartered in New Philadelphia, was named 28th in the 2024 ranking of The Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms, published by Construction Executive, according to a news release from Rea.

Cleveland Jewish News
Jul 30th, 2024
Rea & Associates receives accounting award

The accounting firm Rea & Associates received ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting 5 Year Diamond Award for providing superior service to its clients for at least five years, according to a news release.

INSIDE Public Accounting
Sep 14th, 2023
Rea & Associates Brings on New Chief People Officer

New Philadelphia, Ohio-based IPA 100 firm Rea & Associates (FY22 net revenue of $69.9 million) has brought on Marc Harvey as its new chief people officer.

Intelligence360 News
Apr 7th, 2023
Rea & Associates Cpa To Occupy 40,000 Square Feet Of Space In Dublin Ohio.

Rea Associates CPA to occupy 40,000 square feet of space in Dublin Ohio. Rea Associates CPA to occupy 40,000 square feet of space in Dublin Ohio.Dublin, Ohio — According to state and local development sources, Rea Associates CPA to build out 40,000 square feet of new space in Dublin. The company plans to occupy the new space at 5400 Frantz Rd in Dublin, on or about September 1, 2023. According to the company website Rea Associates, Inc. is a Top 100 firm in the U.S. comprised of a team of bright CPAs and business consultants who understand the relationship between values and financial success

PR Newswire
Dec 9th, 2022
The Top Accounting Firms In December, According To Designrush

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