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Emma L. Christensen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alton, Illinois 62002
Based in Alton, Illinois, Emma L. Christensen is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax planning and consulting as well as general accounting and advisory services. With over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as a variety of business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Ms. Christensen's expertise encompasses basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning. Her services include tax planning and consulting to help clients minimize their tax liabilities, as well as general accounting and advisory services to provide financial guidance and support.
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Tracy A. Eschbacher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alton, Illinois 62002
Based in Alton, Illinois, Tracy A. Eschbacher has over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax expertise to individuals and businesses. With a focus on general accounting and advisory services, Eschbacher also specializes in tax compliance and financial planning for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise encompasses sales tax compliance and basic accounting services, benefiting clients with diverse financial needs.
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Thomas B. Fahnestock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alton, Illinois 62002
Based in Alton, Illinois, Thomas B. Fahnestock is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Thomas Fahnestock's expertise in tax planning and consulting, combined with his knowledge of payroll processing and compliance, make him a valuable asset to businesses seeking to optimize their financial operations and minimize risk.
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Marci H. Gietl
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alton, Illinois 62002
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Marsha Bunyan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alton, Illinois 62002
Marsha Bunyan is a certified public accountant based in Alton, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, catering to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. In addition to her general accounting and advisory services, Bunyan also provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, helping clients maintain accurate financial records and make informed business decisions.
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Michael Moehn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alton, Illinois 62002
Michael Moehn is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Alton, Illinois. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Michael also offers IRS representation and tax planning and consulting services to support his clients' financial needs. He has a broad understanding of taxation laws and regulations, enabling him to provide effective solutions for his clients' complex financial situations.
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Catherine M. Mcnamee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alton, Illinois 62002
Catherine M. Mcnamee is a certified public accountant based in Alton, Illinois, with over a decade of experience providing accounting services to various business structures and entrepreneurs. Her expertise extends to basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, including individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. Mcnamee's clients include S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs, and startups, which benefit from her ability to navigate complex tax regulations and provide tailored financial guidance.
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Mary Wittman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alton, Illinois 62002
Mary Wittman is a certified public accountant based in Alton, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience in tax and accounting services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with a focus on serving various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. Wittman provides sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation services, helping clients navigate complex regulations and meet their financial obligations.
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Joseph D. Schoppet
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alton, Illinois 62002
Joseph D. Schoppet is a certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience serving individuals and businesses in various capacities. Based in Alton, Illinois, his practice focuses on providing comprehensive accounting services to small businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individual tax services and financial planning. Specializing in basic accounting services and tax return preparation, he also offers IRS representation for businesses and individuals facing tax-related issues.
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Sarah A. Ogden
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alton, Illinois 62002
Sarah A. Ogden is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Alton, Illinois, with over 10 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Her practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Ogden also assists clients with payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payments and maintaining regulatory requirements. Located in the Metro East area, her firm offers personalized accounting solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients.

Illinois's substantial CPA market serves a diverse economy centered on Chicago's global financial and corporate hub. The Illinois Board of Examiners requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 4 hours of professional ethics and 15 hours annually in technical subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Illinois has a flat 4.95% individual and corporate income tax, but high property taxes and complex local tax structures create planning opportunities. CPAs commonly handle multi-jurisdictional taxation (especially for Chicago businesses), sales and use tax compliance, property tax appeals, and helping high-income residents evaluate relocation to neighboring states with lower taxes. Recent tax law changes require practitioners to stay current on evolving requirements.

Industry Specializations: Financial services and commodities trading, manufacturing and industrial production, transportation and logistics (major rail and shipping hub), healthcare systems, technology, food processing, and professional services are primary focus areas. Chicago CPAs often specialize in derivatives and options trading taxation, municipal finance, and serving Fortune 500 corporate headquarters.

For CPA Professionals: The Illinois CPA Society provides extensive resources, particularly in the Chicago area. Chicago offers big-city opportunities with all major national firms present, while suburban and downstate markets (Springfield, Peoria, Rockford) provide alternatives with lower cost of living. The state faces fiscal challenges and out-migration of high earners, but Chicago's position as a global business center maintains strong demand for sophisticated accounting services.