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David L. Wright
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in West Virginia
David L. Wright is a licensed Certified Public Accountant based in Chicago, Illinois, offering over 20 years of experience in general accounting and a...
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Amila Jazic
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Michigan
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Amila Jazic is a certified public accountant with over six years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services...
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Timothy D. Jackson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Michigan
With over 15 years of experience, Timothy D. Jackson provides accounting services to individuals and families in the Chicago area. His expertise inclu...
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Marcia Leobel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Michigan
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Marcia Leobel has over 20 years of experience providing expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. S...
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Matthew H. Medema
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Michigan
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Matthew H. Medema is a seasoned accounting professional with a strong background in providing tax reporting and financial...
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Sean K. Jacobson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Michigan
Sean K. Jacobson is a certified public accountant in Chicago, Illinois, providing tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses in the are...
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Stephen G. Jelinek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Michigan
Stephen G. Jelinek is a certified public accountant (CPA) with a private practice in Chicago, Illinois, offering a range of accounting and tax service...
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Christopher B. Montague
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Michigan
Christopher B. Montague, a licensed Certified Public Accountant, has been based in Chicago, Illinois, since 2008, providing financial expertise to fam...
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Luke E. Lahaie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Michigan
Established in 2000, Luke E. Lahaie is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) serving individuals and businesses in Chicago, Illinois. With over...
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Lauren B. Kovar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Michigan
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Lauren B. Kovar brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services to her clients. She specializes in provi...

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.