Analyzing 6,465,7806.5M ReviewsFor 17,96018K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 5,074 Google reviews of 76 top-rated accountants nationwide; 10 of them in Brook Park, OH. Updated November 1, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of accountants).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  M. A. Pawlowski Accounting Group, LLCBrook Park, OH | A 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%93+28.6Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Ethos CPABrook Park, OH | A 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Brookside Tax & Financial GroupBrook Park, OH | A 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAB | 4.82 | — |
| 4 |  Richard (Rick) O'Rourke, CPABrook Park, OH | A 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%85+49.9Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%95+14.5Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty57−4.3Experts Score= 84Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAC– | 4.92 | — |
| 5 |  Accurate Tax Service & AccountantBrook Park, OH | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%81+56.1Reliability 31%73+22.5Experts Score= 79Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––A– | 4.86 | — |
| 6 |  Pinnacle AccountingBrook Park, OH | B 76How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%83+48.7Reliability 26%77+20.1Value 15%89+13.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty38−6.2Experts Score= 76Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAD– | 4.93 | — |
| 7 |  Simic CPA CompanyBrook Park, OH | B 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%77+42Reliability 24%66+16Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%14+1Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–AAF | 4.72 | — |
| 8 |  Uehlinger, Tablack CPAsBrook Park, OH | B 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%80+55.4Reliability 31%72+22.2Momentum penalty45−5.5Experts Score= 72Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––C– | 4.88 | — |
| 9 |  Laskey Costello, LLC Certified Public AccountantsBrook Park, OH | B 71How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%70+44.5Reliability 28%65+18.4Replies to reviews 8%98+8.1Experts Score= 71Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AA | 4.63 | — |
| 10 | ReaBrook Park, OH | B 68How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%73+39.8Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%44+6.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty58−4.2Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BACC–A | 4.66 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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How the 10 accountants we rated in Brook Park, OH compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated accountants in Brook Park, OH average 4.8★ on Google across 502 reviews. M. A. Pawlowski Accounting Group, LLC has the top rating (5.0★), and Simic CPA Company has the most reviews (137). Updated October 31, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (502 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“I’ve been working with them for a few years now and they’ve always been great—kind, helpful, professional, and very communicative. They have an amazing response time with any questions I have and really take the time…” — Google review
“Tony is very thorough, patient, and kind. He is keeping my reservations (fear of financial assistance) at bay. So far it has been a wonderful experience working with him.” — Google review
“Having been with Simic CPA over 10 years. They do take care of their customers. I have already introduced this firm for son who newly graduated from medicine school. Only thing to pay attention is book earlier since…” — Google review
“I have been fortunate to have Gene handle all of my tax return needs for over 25 years now and he and the practice are awesome. I hope he is enjoying retirement and Michelle is now taking great care of our needs.…” — Google review
“We’ve been with Ethos for years. Taki and his team are the best. They do a thorough job with our taxes and also make very helpful suggestions about our business finances. Highly recommend them to anyone wanting peace…” — Google review
“Excellent and professional service. You will thank me later. Been doing business for over 20 yrs and has never disappointed.” — Google review
“I’ve been using Rick for my business and personal taxes for a few years now. So much better than previous CPA’s! He’s very quick to respond, has everything completely organized for me every year, is super…” — Google review
“I hired Ted because when I put out an RFP, Ted was the only one who wanted to come out and meet me and discuss. Since then, he has been accessible and responded to all communication promptly.” — Google review
“This company is top notch. The associates are knowledgeable, responsive and highly qualified. They go above and beyond in all that they do. We are so lucky to have found them!” — Google review
“I contacted Will Costello early in the year with what I thought was a complex return. There were a good number of donations-in-kind, and though I have done my own taxes for some 12 years, I needed to lean on the…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for accountant listings in and around Brook Park, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
M. A. Pawlowski Accounting Group, LLC has the highest Google rating on our Brook Park list: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of October 31, 2026).
Simic CPA Company has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 137, with a 4.7★ average.
Only open Brook Park-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
Analyzing 6,465,7806.5M ReviewsFor 17,96018K Experts