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David Zurad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Northbrook, Illinois 60062
David Zurad, a certified public accountant based in Northbrook, Illinois, has over 20 years of experience providing tax and accounting services to sma...
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Paul Alpern
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Paul Alpern is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in tax preparation and accounting advisory services. Based in Northbrook...
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Brett Taylor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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Gene J. Goldberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Based in Northbrook, Illinois, Gene J. Goldberg is a seasoned accountant with over 12 years of experience providing expert financial guidance to clien...
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Norman W. Nagel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Northbrook, Illinois 60062
With over 30 years of experience in the field of accounting, Norman W. Nagel provides expert services to individuals and families in Northbrook, Illin...
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Brian Walsh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Brian Walsh is a certified public accountant in Northbrook, Illinois, with over 17 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. He sp...
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William H. Finestone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Based in Northbrook, Illinois, William H. Finestone is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to...
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Gary J. Levin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Northbrook, Illinois 60062
A certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in the field, Gary J. Levin specializes in providing tax planning and consulting servic...
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Louis E. Gantz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Louis E. Gantz is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups in the Northbrook, Illinois area....
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Edward J. Nadler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Based in Northbrook, Illinois, Edward J. Nadler provides expertise in accounting and tax compliance to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as e...

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.