Brian J. Ditz, CPA
EDUCATION & BACKGROUND 
Brian graduated magna cum laude from Cleveland State University in 2008 with a BBA, majoring in accounting. He gained his CPA certification in 2010, and is currently an In Charge level Accountant within the Firm.
SPECIALTY AREAS
Brian deals with professional services, manufacturing, not-for-profit, and employee benefit plans among others. He is a member of the Not-For-Profit Practice Group as well as the Employee Benefit Plans Practice Group.
He provides services such as audits, review, compilations, and the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
BEHIND THE CREDENTIALS
How do you define success? Doing something I enjoy and actually getting paid to do it. Doing something that my wife and daughter can be proud of.
Why do you do what you do? I get to learn something new everyday, and I love numbers.
What did you learn during your first year on the job that you still use today? I learned how much I didn’t know, which has taught me to be humble and ask questions.
What was your favorite class in college? Golf. (I took it 6 times.)
Describe the best vacation you’ve ever taken? A cruise to the Caribbean. Swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, and watching the ocean go by.
How do you unwind? Spending quality time with my family…or, if they’re not around, I spend quality time with my Xbox360.
What did you want to be when you grew up? Han Solo.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you? The Professor and Mary Ann.
What was your favorite toy as a child? Legos. You can make anything you want.
