Having moved away from a big 8 accounting firm to Walthall, I couldn't be happier with the service, individual care, and interest in my business that has been shown to us. 

Always interested in stepping in and being a part of the decision making, rather than sitting back and watching the outcome.

BOB GALE, Mid-West Forge Corp.

Bruce L. Bechhold, CPA

BACKGROUNDbruce_bechold

Bruce graduated from Grove City College in 1990 with a degree in accounting.  After graduation, he worked as a Tax CPA with two of the "Big Four" firms and then went on to become a founding partner of Enterprise Business Advisors LLC.  Bruce came to Walthall, Drake & Wallace LLP when the two firms merged in 2010.

SPECIALTY AREAS

Bruce has the responsibility of overseeing tax and accounting compliance for businesses of varying industries, as well as for individual clientele.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Bruce participates on the annual Business Plan Competition Review Committee for Grove City College and shares his professional knowledge as a board member and treasurer of the Mayfield Area Chamber of Commerce.


BEHIND THE CREDENTIALS

What is the best advice you’ve ever received? People are the way they are – Bob Lind.

If your child wanted to own his/her own business, what would you tell him/her? That they need a good tax accountant and my rates are reasonable.

Who is/was the most influential person in your life/career? My wife Amy.  She keeps me on track. 

What is the best book you’ve ever read? "Sufferings in Africa."  It is the true story of Captain James Riley, a white ship’s captain from New England shipwrecked and taken as a slave.  President Lincoln claimed this book and the Bible formed his ideas regarding slavery.

What was your favorite class in college? Economics with Dr. Hans Sennholz (World famous Austrian-School Economist)        

How do you unwind? Working out, movies, home improvement projects and baking! 

What one thing about you would most people find surprising? I have eight hens that lay brown eggs. 

Have you ever played a musical instrument? Yes, piano.  Unfortunately, my teacher told my mother she was wasting her money.