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Showing 41 to 50 of 92 CPAs in Lake Forest, Illinois
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Andrew Gottschalk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Andrew Gottschalk offers IRS representation and general accounting services. With over 20 years of experience in providing accounting guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, Gottschalk specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting. His work encompasses a range of industries, including family-owned enterprises, where he provides expert financial consulting and tax advice.
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Irwin Litvak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Irwin Litvak possesses over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Litvak's services include tax planning and consulting, as well as general accounting and advisory support, allowing him to address a wide range of accounting needs for his clients.
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Kamil Sakici
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Kamil Sakici is a certified public accountant based in Lake Forest, Illinois. With over 15 years of experience, Sakici specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. He offers IRS representation services, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.
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David L. Stoehr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, David L. Stoehr is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax services. With a focus on serving small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups, his practice provides comprehensive accounting and financial guidance to meet the unique needs of each client. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, Stoehr's expertise encompasses individual and business tax return preparation, tax planning, and consulting. With extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations, he delivers tailored solutions to help clients optimize their financial performance and achieve their goals.
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Matthew R. Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Matthew R. Brown is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses in Lake Forest, Illinois. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance, aligning with his specialization in basic accounting services and tax compliance for clients. With a strong focus on individual tax services, Brown assists clients in navigating complex tax regulations and ensures accurate compliance with tax laws.
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James E. Hopkinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Located in Lake Forest, Illinois, James E. Hopkinson is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting to entrepreneurs, startups, and small and medium-sized businesses in various industries. Hopkinson's expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, offering guidance and support to clients navigating complex tax matters.
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Stuart Gilman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Stuart Gilman is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, catering to the needs of individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Gilman excels in tax planning and consulting, and individual and business tax return preparation, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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L. R. Pasquesi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
L. R. Pasquesi, a certified public accountant based in Lake Forest, Illinois, has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. The firm specializes in individual and small business accounting, offering expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting. Pasquesi's services also include payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring clients are in compliance with tax laws and regulations. Servicing individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, L. R. Pasquesi offers customized accounting solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.
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Brenda G. Weadick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Brenda G. Weadick is a licensed CPA with over 10 years of experience serving the accounting needs of small and medium-sized businesses in Lake Forest, Illinois. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services for various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Weadick provides tax planning and consulting services, including sales tax compliance, to help businesses optimize their financial performance and minimize tax liabilities.
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Anthony Donato
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Located in Lake Forest, Illinois, Anthony Donato is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and bookkeeping, as well as business tax services, such as entity formation and tax planning. Donato's practice also focuses on IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes with the Internal Revenue 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.