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Richard G. Stringham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Located in Godfrey, Illinois, Richard G. Stringham brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation to his clients. As a certified public accountant, he provides specialized services in basic accounting, business tax preparation, and individual tax services. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and working with individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups.
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Virginia L. Staggs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Based in Godfrey, Illinois, Virginia L. Staggs is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience providing specialized services to diverse business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise spans basic accounting, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to various industries and entrepreneurs, as well as startups. Services offered include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, ensuring seamless operational management.
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Amie M. Pranaitis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Based in Godfrey, Illinois, Amie M. Pranaitis is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing accounting and financial advisory services to various clients. Her area of specialization includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. She represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service and offers general accounting and advisory services to help clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Sarah Bauer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Based in Godfrey, Illinois, Sarah Bauer has been providing accounting expertise to clients for over 10 years. Her practice focuses on delivering personalized services to individuals and businesses, including Basic Accounting, Business Tax, and Individual Tax Services. With experience working with various business structures, such as S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises, Sarah offers specialized support for tax compliance and reporting. Her services include Retirement Account Tax Reporting and Sales Tax Compliance, ensuring clients meet their tax obligations and stay on top of financial requirements.
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Leah Kuebrich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Leah Kuebrich is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Godfrey, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to individuals and family-owned enterprises. Her specialization includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, which cater to the diverse needs of her clients. Kuebrich's services also encompass tax planning and consulting, as well as payroll processing and compliance, ensuring businesses and individuals stay compliant with relevant regulations. With a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations, she helps her clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their long-term goals.
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Cindy A. Tefteller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Cindy A. Tefteller, a seasoned accounting professional, has been serving clients in Godfrey, Illinois, for over 15 years. As a certified public accountant, Tefteller provides comprehensive general accounting and advisory services, ensuring business owners comply with IRS regulations and maintain accurate financial records. Her expertise in tax compliance and financial planning enables entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises to make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Michael E. Fitzgerald
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Michael E. Fitzgerald is a certified public accountant based in Godfrey, Illinois, with over two decades of experience in providing accounting expertise to individuals and families. As a seasoned accounting professional, he specializes in offering basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting to support the diverse needs of his clients. His range of services includes retirement account tax reporting, payroll processing and compliance, which helps ensure that individuals and family-owned enterprises comply with relevant tax regulations.
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Julie Billeter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Located in Godfrey, Illinois, Julie Billeter provides tax planning and consulting services to meet the diverse needs of various business structures. With over 15 years of experience, her expertise in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services enables her to effectively navigate the complexities of S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She specializes in helping family-owned enterprises manage their financial operations, including retirement account tax reporting, and offers personalized guidance to ensure optimal tax outcomes.
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Kathleen M. Fitzgerald
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Kathleen M. Fitzgerald is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Godfrey, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, general accounting and advisory, and financial planning, tailored to meet the needs of her clients. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, Fitzgerald brings expertise to her clients, helping them navigate financial complexities and make informed decisions.
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Leah D. Kuebrich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Leah D. Kuebrich is a certified public accountant based in Godfrey, Illinois. With over a decade of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises, she specializes in providing Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Tax Compliance. Her expertise includes Individual & Business Tax Return Preparation and Payroll Processing & Compliance, ensuring accurate financial records and timely tax submissions. Ms. Kuebrich has been serving clients in the Illinois area since 2009, bringing a thorough understanding of local and national tax laws.

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.