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Showing 31 to 40 of 92 CPAs in Lake Forest, Illinois
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David Dungan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
David Dungan is a certified public accountant based in Lake Forest, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to indivi...
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John Klinge
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, John Klinge is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience providing financial guidance to clients through...
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Paul Reszutek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Paul Reszutek provides comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including those operati...
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Howard J. Kaplan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Howard J. Kaplan has provided accounting services to clients across various business structures, including S-Corps, pa...
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Frank Alaimo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Frank Alaimo provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and businesses in the area. With over 20 years...
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D. Darling
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, D. Darling is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned en...
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James J. Rozsypal
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, James J. Rozsypal is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to en...
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Edward J. Fellin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Edward J. Fellin is a certified public accountant serving clients in Lake Forest, Illinois, with extensive experience in basic accounting services, sm...
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Robert Engstrom
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Robert Engstrom provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses...
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John S. England
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, John S. England provides accounting expertise to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With...

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.