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Michael A. Fafoglia
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Illinois 62704
Michael A. Fafoglia is a licensed CPA based in Springfield, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting services to a di...
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Kevin D. Beatty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Illinois 62707
Based in Springfield, Illinois, Kevin D. Beatty is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance to h...
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Gary D. O'Neil
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Illinois 62711
Gary D. O'Neil is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving the Springfield, Illinois area. With over 15 years of experience, he provides a range of...
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Stewart N. Appelbaum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Illinois 62711
Based in Springfield, Illinois, Stewart N. Appelbaum has over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to individuals and fa...
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Daniel S. Maloney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Illinois 62707
Based in Springfield, Illinois, Daniel S. Maloney provides financial expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterpris...
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Allen C. Boesdorfer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Illinois 62707
Based in Springfield, Illinois, Allen C. Boesdorfer has 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to entrepreneurs and small...
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Jessica Mcevoy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Illinois 62712
Based in Springfield, Illinois, Jessica Mcevoy is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in accounting and tax services. With o...

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.