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Betty Clinton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Odin, Illinois 62870
Based in Odin, Illinois, Betty Clinton is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing tailored accounting services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, making her a valuable asset for family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses seeking guidance on financial matters. Clinton's expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting, ensuring her clients make the most of their retirement savings while meeting tax obligations.
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Susan J. Lyons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Odin, Illinois 62870
Based in Odin, Illinois, Susan J. Lyons is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Her expertise lies in general accounting and advisory services, encompassing individual and business tax return preparation, as well as specialized services in basic accounting, individual tax, and business tax. With a strong focus on supporting local businesses, Lyons delivers tailored financial guidance to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.

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.