# Clark Schaefer Hackett > Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH) is an accounting and advisory firm providing tax, audit and assurance, advisory, and outsourced services. Founded in 1938 in Middletown, Ohio, CSH has 10 offices across Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mumbai, India. The firm's legal name is Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co. Its stated mission is to better the lives of its clients, people and communities. Clark Schaefer Consulting (CSC) and Clark Schaefer Strategic HR are brand extensions under the master brand, Clark Schaefer Hackett. CSC provides consulting in accounting advisory, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, internal audit, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, risk management, SOC reporting, and technology, and has its own website at https://www.clarkschaefer.com. CSH serves clients of all sizes across a variety of industries. The top industries it serves are affordable housing, construction, financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, not-for-profit, and real estate. ## Services - [Our Services](https://www.cshco.com/services): Overview of CSH's four service areas: tax, audit and assurance, advisory, and outsource. - [Tax](https://www.cshco.com/services/tax): Tax consulting, preparation, and planning for businesses and individuals. - [Business Tax](https://www.cshco.com/services/business-tax): Tax compliance and planning for businesses at every stage of their life cycle. - [Private Client Services](https://www.cshco.com/services/private-client-services): Customized tax planning for individuals and families. - [State & Local Tax](https://www.cshco.com/services/state-and-local-tax): Help understanding and complying with tax requirements across state and local jurisdictions. - [Tax Controversy](https://www.cshco.com/services/tax-controversy): Support resolving tax controversies, tailored to each client's situation. - [Tax Credits & Incentives](https://www.cshco.com/services/tax-credits-and-incentives): Help identifying and maximizing tax credits, exemptions, and abatements. - [International Tax](https://www.cshco.com/services/international-tax): Help complying with international tax rules and regulations. - [Audit & Assurance](https://www.cshco.com/services/audit-and-assurance): Audit and assurance services that support clear, reliable financial reporting. - [Financial Statements](https://www.cshco.com/services/financial-statement-audit-review-compilation): Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations. - [Attestation](https://www.cshco.com/services/attestation): Attest services under the standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). - [Employee Benefit Plans](https://www.cshco.com/services/employee-benefit-plans): Employee benefit plan audits. CSH is a member of the AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center. - [Accounting Standards & Consulting](https://www.cshco.com/services/accounting-standards-and-consulting): Help with new accounting standard implementation, process improvement, and forensic analysis. - [Advisory](https://www.cshco.com/services/advisory): Advisory services that help organizations grow, improve processes, and plan for the future. - [Transaction Advisory Services](https://www.cshco.com/services/transaction-advisory-services): Buy-side and sell-side advisory, including quality of earnings due diligence, for businesses buying or selling a company. - [Fraud & Forensics](https://www.cshco.com/services/fraud-and-forensics): Forensic accounting and fraud examination by Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) and professionals Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). - [Qualified Plan Administration & Consulting](https://www.cshco.com/services/qualified-plan-administration-and-consulting): Administration and consulting for 401(k), 403(b), profit sharing, and other retirement plans. - [Clark Schaefer Consulting](https://www.cshco.com/services/clark-schaefer-consulting): CSH's consulting brand extension, covering accounting advisory, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, internal audit, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, risk management, SOC reporting, and technology. - [Clark Schaefer Strategic HR](https://www.cshco.com/services/clark-schaefer-strategic-hr): CSH's HR brand extension, which develops, strengthens, augments, or manages an organization's HR function. - [Outsource](https://www.cshco.com/services/outsource): Outsourced services, from supplementing existing staff to handling an entire department. - [Outsourced Accounting, Financial and Tax Services](https://www.cshco.com/services/accounting-financial-tax): Transactional accounting and bookkeeping, controllership and tax integration, and virtual CFO services. - [Outsourced Human Resources](https://www.cshco.com/services/outsourced-human-resources): Outsourced HR support from experienced HR professionals. - [Outsourced Technology](https://www.cshco.com/services/outsourced-technology): Outsourced IT and technology services delivered by the IT experts at Clark Schaefer Consulting. ## Industries - [Industries](https://www.cshco.com/industry): Overview of the industries CSH serves most. - [Affordable Housing](https://www.cshco.com/industry/affordable-housing): Services for developers, investors, public housing authorities, syndicators, property managers, and lenders in housing and community development. - [Construction](https://www.cshco.com/industry/construction): Assurance, tax, and advisory services for general contractors, specialty trade contractors, homebuilders, and architectural and engineering firms. - [Financial Services](https://www.cshco.com/industry/financial-services): Services that help financial institutions meet competitive and regulatory challenges. - [Government](https://www.cshco.com/industry/government): Audit and advisory services for state and local governments. - [Healthcare](https://www.cshco.com/industry/healthcare): Services for physicians, hospitals, FQHCs, senior living, and behavioral health providers. - [Manufacturing & Distribution](https://www.cshco.com/industry/manufacturing-distribution): Assurance, tax, and consulting services for manufacturers and distributors, a core industry CSH was founded on. - [Not-for-Profit](https://www.cshco.com/industry/not-for-profit): Audit, attestation, and tax compliance services for not-for-profit organizations. - [Real Estate](https://www.cshco.com/industry/real-estate): Assurance, tax, and advisory services for real estate developers, investors, property operators, and management companies. ## Locations - [Cincinnati, OH](https://www.cshco.com/location/cincinnati): One East Fourth Street, Suite 1200, Cincinnati, OH 45202. - [Blue Ash, OH](https://www.cshco.com/location/blue-ash): 10856 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 225, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Office for CSH's human resources and recruiting services. - [Cleveland, OH](https://www.cshco.com/location/Cleveland): 1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 708, Cleveland, OH 44115. - [Columbus, OH](https://www.cshco.com/location/columbus): 4449 Easton Way, Suite 400, Columbus, OH 43219. - [Miami Valley, OH](https://www.cshco.com/location/miami-valley): 10100 Innovation Drive, Suite 400, Dayton, OH 45342. - [Springfield, OH](https://www.cshco.com/location/Springfield): 14 E Main St, Suite 500, Springfield, OH 45502. - [Toledo, OH](https://www.cshco.com/location/Toledo): 1656 Henthorne Dr., Suite 400, Maumee, OH 43537. - [Northern Kentucky](https://www.cshco.com/location/northern-kentucky): 300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 101, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017. - [East Lansing, MI](https://www.cshco.com/location/east-lansing): 3505 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. - [Goregaon East, Mumbai, India](https://www.cshco.com/location/goregaon-east-mumbai): CSH's India office, staffed by CSH employees. ## About - [About Us](https://www.cshco.com/about): CSH's mission, values, history, brand extensions, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. - [Why CSH](https://www.cshco.com/why-csh): How CSH works with clients, including The CSH Way, its approach to client service. - [Experts](https://www.cshco.com/experts): Directory of CSH shareholders, directors, and other professionals. - [Clark Schaefer Consulting website](https://www.clarkschaefer.com/): Website of CSC, CSH's consulting brand extension. ## Insights - [Insights](https://www.cshco.com/insights): Articles, infographics, webinars, and other insights from CSH professionals. - [Video Hub](https://www.cshco.com/video-hub): Library of video insights, webinars, and expert perspectives. - [One Big Beautiful Bill Resource Center](https://www.cshco.com/obbba-resource-hub): Resources on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) changes taxes for businesses and individuals. ## Careers - [Careers](https://www.cshco.com/careers): Working at CSH, including its culture, employee stories, and open opportunities. - [Experienced Professionals](https://www.cshco.com/experienced-professionals): Career opportunities for experienced professionals. - [Early Career](https://www.cshco.com/college-students-graduates): Career opportunities for college students and recent graduates. - [Internship Program](https://www.cshco.com/internship-program): A 13-week summer internship in assurance, consulting, tax, and firm roles. - [Experience, Learn & Earn (ELE) Program](https://www.cshco.com/ele-program): A program for earning up to 30 of the 150 credit hours for CPA licensure while employed in an accounting position at CSH. - [Open Positions](https://www.cshco.com/jobs-listing): Current job openings at CSH. ## Contact - [Connect](https://www.cshco.com/connect): Contact form and direct contact information for CSH experts. ## Optional - [Restaurants](https://www.cshco.com/industry/restaurants): Insights for restaurant operators, including outsourced accounting for quick-service restaurant (QSR) franchisees. - [Subscribe](https://www.cshco.com/subscribe): Sign up to receive CSH insights by email.