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Showing 51 to 56 of 56 CPAs in Darien, Illinois
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Jack Berman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Darien, Illinois 60561
Darien-based Certified Public Accountant Jack Berman brings over 15 years of expertise in financial planning and tax consulting to his clients in the Chicago metropolitan area. With a specialization in business tax services and financial planning, he serves individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, providing guidance on basic accounting services, tax planning, and payroll processing and compliance. He is well-versed in the complexities of tax law and remains up-to-date on the latest regulations to ensure his clients receive accurate and timely tax preparation and consulting services.
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Mark Glasser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Darien, Illinois 60561
Mark Glasser, a certified public accountant based in Darien, Illinois, has over 20 years of experience serving clients across various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and small businesses. Glasser specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting solutions, leveraging his extensive knowledge and skills to address the unique financial needs of his clients.
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Michael J. Knutte
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Darien, Illinois 60561
Based in Darien, Illinois, Michael J. Knutte is a CPA with over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, general accounting, and financial planning. With a focus on basic accounting services and small business accounting, Knutte helps entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate complex financial matters and make informed decisions about their financial futures. Additionally, he has experience working with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, and understands the unique financial challenges associated with each.
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David A. Knutte
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Darien, Illinois 60561
Located in Darien, Illinois, David A. Knutte provides tax planning and consulting services tailored to meet the needs of family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With extensive experience in individual and business tax return preparation, Knutte offers expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Established in the field for over 20 years, Knutte's services cater to the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals seeking personalized tax guidance.
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David A. Speelman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Darien, Illinois 60561
Based in Darien, Illinois, David A. Speelman is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. David offers specialized tax reporting for retirement accounts and general accounting advisory services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups.
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Lawrence M. Borek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Darien, Illinois 60561
Based in Darien, Illinois, Lawrence M. Borek provides a range of accounting services, with a focus on individual and business tax return preparation, including retirement account tax reporting. With extensive experience in basic accounting services and small business accounting, his practice caters to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Lawrence M. Borek's specializations include business tax services, allowing him to offer tailored solutions to his clients' financial needs.

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.