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Showing 71 to 80 of 89 CPAs in Crystal Lake, Illinois
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Christine Popowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012
Christine Popowski is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to various business structures, i...
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Nancy Gonsiorek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012
Nancy Gonsiorek is a certified public accountant based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with over 10 years of experience serving the local business communit...
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Matthew Glowacki
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Matthew Glowacki has extensive experience serving a diverse range of clients, including S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs,...
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John Major
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, John Major is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to a diverse range...
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David C. Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012
Located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, David C. Wilson provides comprehensive accounting solutions to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and med...
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Robert J. Dow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012
Based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Robert J. Dow is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as famil...
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Mark L. Allen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Mark L. Allen provides accounting services to the local community. With over 15 years of experience, Mark offers expe...
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Julie Meister
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Julie Meister provides financial expertise to entrepreneurs and startups with various business structures, includin...
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Stephen M. Trojan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012
Based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Stephen M. Trojan is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting ser...
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E. L. Shippy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, E. L. Shippy is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in providing accounting and tax service...

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.