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Showing 51 to 60 of 92 CPAs in Lake Forest, Illinois
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Barry R. Hollingsworth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Barry R. Hollingsworth is a certified public accountant based in Lake Forest, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience in the field. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as payroll processing and compliance, making him a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and startups, individuals and families. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, Hollingsworth provides tailored support to his clients, helping them navigate financial complexities.
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David R. Stafseth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, David R. Stafseth is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. With over years of experience in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, Mr. Stafseth offers specialized expertise in navigating complex tax laws and regulations. His practice includes tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation to ensure clients receive the best possible outcomes in audits and tax disputes.
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Donald C. Sheppard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Donald C. Sheppard is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to clients in the Lake Forest, Illinois area. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services tailored to meet the unique needs of family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. With a focus on basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, Mr. Sheppard delivers informed and personalized support to ensure clients achieve their financial goals.
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Daniel T. Schweller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Located in Lake Forest, Illinois, Daniel T. Schweller brings extensive expertise to his clients. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, as well as payroll processing and compliance.
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Michael J. Reardon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Michael J. Reardon, a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience, serves clients in Lake Forest, Illinois. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, including individual tax services and small business accounting, to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Reardon's expertise also encompasses sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring clients meet all necessary tax obligations. With a deep understanding of the complexities of tax law, he helps clients navigate these issues with confidence.
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Lucinda M. Baier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Lucinda M. Baier is a certified public accountant based in Lake Forest, Illinois, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients. She specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, helping individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, navigate complex financial regulations. Baier's expertise extends to sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, ensuring her clients' accounting needs are met with accuracy and efficiency.
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Mark Zivkovic
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Mark Zivkovic serves clients in the region with his expertise in accounting and tax services. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in providing Basic Accounting Services to individuals and businesses, as well as offering comprehensive Tax Planning & Consulting for complex situations. Mark's services cover a range of industries, including family-owned enterprises and various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Richard Shapland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Richard Shapland provides accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, Shapland specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial matters. His services include general accounting and advisory, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring clients are compliant with tax laws and regulations.
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Harry G. Sutter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Harry G. Sutter is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. He specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, helping individuals and families as well as owners of various business entities manage their finances and make informed tax decisions. Harry's expertise in tax planning and consulting includes sales tax compliance, which he utilizes to ensure his clients remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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Anthony L. Farino
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Anthony L. Farino, a certified public accountant based in Lake Forest, Illinois, brings over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to Family-Owned Enterprises and Individuals and Families. His expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, encompassing a range of needs for his clients. Notably, he specializes in retirement account tax reporting, providing guidance on complex tax implications and optimizing financial benefits for his clients.

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.