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Showing 11 to 17 of 17 CPAs in Loves Park, Illinois
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Cheryl Kammerud
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Based in Loves Park, Illinois, Cheryl Kammerud brings over 25 years of experience to her work as a certified public accountant. Her expertise includes...
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Roy M. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Based in Loves Park, Illinois, Roy M. Johnson is a licensed CPA with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned enterpr...
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Bryan Newman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Bryan Newman is a certified public accountant based in Loves Park, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience assisting entrepreneurs and small to med...
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Elizabeth A. Lee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Elizabeth A. Lee is a certified public accountant (CPA) providing financial consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses in Loves Park, Il...
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John T. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Based in Loves Park, Illinois, John T. Johnson is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting serv...
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Lauren Gustafson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Lauren Gustafson is a certified public accountant based in Loves Park, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience serving clients in various industrie...
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Barbara J. Peterson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Loves Park, Illinois 61111
The firm of Barbara J. Peterson, CPA, has a presence in Loves Park, Illinois, providing accounting and tax services to the local business community. W...

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.