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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 CPAs in Smithton, Illinois
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Suzanne Knake
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Smithton, Illinois Licensed in Illinois
Based in Smithton, Illinois, Suzanne Knake is a seasoned accounting professional with over 10 years of experience providing expert advice to entrepren...
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Michael E. Buescher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Smithton, Illinois Licensed in Missouri
Based in Smithton, Illinois, Michael E. Buescher is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic...
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Ryan Thessing
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Smithton, Illinois Licensed in Missouri
Based in Smithton, Illinois, Ryan Thessing is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving the community. His areas of speci...
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Clinton R. Brant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Smithton, Illinois Licensed in Missouri
Clinton R. Brant is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in Smithton, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxa...
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Richard A. Garretson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Smithton, Illinois Licensed in Missouri
Based in Smithton, Illinois, Richard A. Garretson is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing...
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Charles T. Halloran
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Smithton, Illinois Licensed in Missouri
Based in Smithton, Illinois, Charles T. Halloran is a seasoned accountant providing expert assistance to individuals and businesses. With over 15 year...
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Rodney W. Kinzinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Smithton, Illinois Licensed in Missouri
Rodney W. Kinzinger, a certified public accountant based in Smithton, Illinois, has been serving clients in the region for over 25 years. His practice...
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Douglas G. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Smithton, Illinois Licensed in Missouri
Douglas G. Martin is a practicing certified public accountant in Smithton, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services...
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Vicki Mcdonald
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Smithton, Illinois Licensed in Illinois
Licensed by the state of Illinois, Vicki Mcdonald is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and advis...

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.