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Showing 11 to 20 of 43 CPAs in Washington, Illinois
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Ashley Shepherd
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Washington, Illinois 61571
With over 10 years of experience in public accounting, Ashley Shepherd provides specialized accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses i...
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Stephanie Petri
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Washington, Illinois 61571
Located in Washington, Illinois, Stephanie Petri has been providing accounting and tax services for over 10 years. Her expertise includes basic accoun...
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Tara Metully
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Washington, Illinois 61571
Tara Metully is a certified public accountant located in Washington, Illinois, bringing over 12 years of experience in accounting services to her clie...
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Edward L. Neahring
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Washington, Illinois 61571
Based in Washington, Illinois, Edward L. Neahring provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. Wit...
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Rosemarie Astle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Washington, Illinois 61571
Rosemarie Astle is a certified public accountant licensed in the state of Illinois, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax serv...
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Collin Custis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Washington, Illinois 61571
Based in Washington, Illinois, Collin Custis provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services for clients in need of accurate financi...
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Jessica Frechette
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Washington, Illinois 61571
Based in Washington, Illinois, Jessica Frechette brings over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant, serving diverse clients across v...
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Daniel Christensen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Washington, Illinois 61571
Based in Washington, Illinois, Daniel Christensen is a licensed CPA with extensive experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as en...
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Jerome D. Mcdade
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Washington, Illinois 61571
Based in Washington, Illinois, Jerome D. Mcdade is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing accounting and tax service...
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Steven D. Greim
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Washington, Illinois 61571
Based in Washington, Illinois, Steven D. Greim is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing expert financial guidanc...

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.