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Craig Sanford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Illinois
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Craig Sanford brings over 15 years of experience in providing specialized accounting services to entrepreneurs and startup...
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Ryan Lockwood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Illinois
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Ryan Lockwood has been practicing as a certified public accountant for over 15 years. He specializes in providing basic ac...
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Rahul Upadhyaya
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Illinois
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Sherry Y. Grabow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Missouri
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Sherry Y. Grabow has been a certified public accountant for over eight years, providing expertise in individual and busine...
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Chiaki Suzuki
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Illinois
Chiaki Suzuki is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and b...
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James Gerblick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Illinois
Based in Chicago, Illinois, James Gerblick is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing general accounting and advisory...
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Braden Turner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Illinois
Located in Chicago, Illinois, Braden Turner provides expert accounting services to a diverse range of clients including individuals and families, as w...
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Kevin Bernhard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Illinois
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Kevin Bernhard has been providing comprehensive accounting services for entrepreneurs and startups in various business str...
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Jill Christie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Illinois
Jill Christie is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing accounting and advisory services to clients in Chicago, Illi...
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Jonathan M. Roberts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chicago, Illinois Licensed in Michigan
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Jonathan M. Roberts has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to various clients. He specializes in of...

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.