CPA Practice

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded in 1903, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, with the core mission of “enhancing the value of the CPA profession” through meaningful and convenient education, timely and relevant information, influential advocacy, and countless opportunities to make powerful professional connections.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

These scholarships provide essential financial assistance to qualifying accounting students across the state of Illinois and reward them for their hard work and academic success. The application deadline for the following scholarships is April 1, 2023: Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarships for seniors or graduate students.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 12, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state associations in the nation serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—has presented Daniel F. Rahill III, CPA/PFS, JD, LL.M., He is a state chapter president and board member of the American Academy of Attorney-CPAs, where he is a frequent speaker.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 3, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation—is proud to formally announce its new board of directors for the April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, fiscal year. Ellis, CPA, partner in Ernst & Young LLP’s financial accounting advisory services practice in Chicago; Joshua Herbold, Ph.D.,

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CPA Practice

APRIL 21, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation—has announced the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA community through a variety of prestigious awards. Congratulations to all our award recipients.”

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Illinois CPA Society offers these tips for speeding up the filing process: Gather all your information first. CPAs, certified public accountants, have your back. CPAs are strategically positioned to help file your tax returns while determining the best ways to maximize your tax credits and deductions.

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Going Concern

MARCH 10, 2023

A cut out in the article includes this quote, “Should any state or jurisdiction lower the licensure requirement to 120 hours, their CPAs would no longer be automatically substantially equivalent and would no longer enjoy the mobility and reciprocal practice privileges they currently are afforded.” For example, Section 5.2

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CPA Practice

APRIL 10, 2023

The CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois , the charitable partner of the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), is proud to announce its board of directors for the April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, fiscal year. Fuller, CPA, as ex-officio directors.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 5, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—is excited to announce its 2022 Excel Award recipients. So, it’s really our privilege to welcome and recognize Illinois’ new CPAs,” says Geoffrey Brown, CAE, ICPAS president and CEO. “By

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Going Concern

JANUARY 4, 2023

The issue at hand is how exactly does an arbitrary requirement of 30 extra units make for better CPAs when a good chunk of those people take completely unrelated courses in basket weaving and gardening to meet it? One state that has been fully aware of the 150 hour rule’s unintended scaring away of quality candidates is Illinois.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is encouraging aspiring certified public accountants (CPAs) to apply for its 12th annual Mary T. The award-winning, three-day program aimed at increasing diversity in the CPA profession is now accepting applications until Nov. 6, 2023, at www.icpas.org/mtww. 6, 2023, at www.icpas.org/mtww.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society and its charitable partner, the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois, have announced the latest group of young aspiring professionals to complete its award-winning and highly competitive Mary T. Devin DeVry University of Illinois Aurora, Ill. Tangela Norals University of Illinois Joliet, Ill.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) has announced its third class of Strategy Academy graduates.

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CPA Practice

MAY 2, 2023

The NJCPA remains strongly positioned to support CPAs and accounting professionals. Powers, CPA, CGMA, chief financial officer at Chelsea Senior Living and the 2022/23 president of the NJCPA. She is knowledgeable about how CPAs can strengthen their organizations and personal brands.” She lives in Jersey City.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society is hosting its annual conference this week featuring 44 educational sessions and four keynote presentations, including a session on the state of the CPA profession.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the Center for Accounting Transformation (the Center) and a coalition of other stakeholders, is launching a new, national survey to gain fresh insight into what’s driving the decline in individuals pursuing the certified public accountant (CPA) credential.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 22, 2023

Chicago, Illinois is home to numerous businesses and individuals who may face tax-related challenges such as tax audits, back taxes, and payroll tax problems. The process of resolving tax issues can be overwhelming and stressful for taxpayers, and seeking professional (EA, CPA, Lawyer) tax help can be a wise decision.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 19, 2023

ICPAS SUMMIT23 is one of the largest CPA state society events in the U.S., attracting nearly 1,000 CPAs and finance professionals interested in industry trends, innovation, product launches and networking with others within specific industry markets.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Except in the case of 90s rapper beefs, Tupac and Biggie were equally popular stars whereas in this case the AICPA encompasses the entirety of the profession in the United States versus Minnesota CPAs and the society that serves them. CPAs would need to hold multiple licenses and incur additional expenses.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Connecticut Society of CPAs (CTCPA) recently announced the 2024 CTCPA Women’s Awards winners, which celebrate Connecticut’s female finance professionals. The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) recently announced the Mary T. Those interested in participating in the tournament as a player or as a sponsor can sign up here.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 2, 2024

Founded in 1968, PKF Mueller has offices in Elgin, Chicago and Orland Park, Illinois, as well as an office in Sarasota, Florida. The acquisition strengthens Cherry Bekaert’s reach in the Illinois market, supporting the Firm’s strategic growth plans. Tang joins the firm from Marcum Asia CPAs LLP where he served as an Audit Partner.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 3, 2024

The California Society of CPAs is hosting the Real Estate Virtual Conference on January 30, 2024. The conference is designed for CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals that advise individuals with real estate holdings in California. The cost is $355 for CalCPA members, with a nonmember price of $465, with registration open now.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Foundation has granted fellowships to 25 minority doctoral students as part of the AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students. Their dedication will not only enrich their own careers but also empower them to shape the next generation of CPAs.” Evans, The University of Chicago Jose N.

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CPA Practice

JULY 31, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has formed an advisory group representing a broad spectrum of the accounting profession that will help shape a national strategy to address the profession’s talent shortage, including accounting students who go on to obtain a CPA license.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 24, 2023

The AICPA and several state societies have cited a study by the Illinois Society of CPAs to say the 150-hour rule is not one of the top 5 reasons students do not pursue a CPA. A leader in the profession told me privately that the Illinois study is “bunk.” So why is the Illinois Society study questionable?

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Nancy McClelland, LLC

APRIL 9, 2024

We still want folks to make quarterly payments (see my related IRS & Illinois posts for how to do it online), but for the first quarter, at least, we’re asking everyone to use “safe-harbor” calculations. However, times have changed. Why Use 1Q Safe-Harbor Calculations Instead of Annualizing?

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Illinois ranked 19 th in the study, where it’s estimated a family will spend $22,310 annually on raising their child when accounting for expenses like rent, food, child care, apparel, transportation, health insurance premiums, and state tax exemptions or credits.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Yamoah, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Isabel Maria Ford, University of Florida Jae Yeon Pyo, Carnegie Mellon University Jeremy Richardson, Texas Tech University Jessica Thornton, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Jewel O. Herz, CPA, CGMA, FCA, is the recipient of the 2023 AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the Center for Accounting Transformation (the Center) and other stakeholders, has launched a survey to figure out why modern day accounting students and professionals are so uninterested in pursuing the CPA credential. Us olds are sitting this one out.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 27, 2023

Retirement savers and employers alike should speak with their certified public accountants (CPAs), who can help them strategically manage their finances and maximize the tax credits and deductions available to them. Rahill, CPA/PFS, JD, LL.M., With SECURE Act 2.0 CGMA, is a managing director at Wintrust Wealth Management.

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BuildYourFirm

APRIL 28, 2020

Previously he was recognized by the Illinois CPA Society with the Distinguished Service Award for outstanding service and commitment to the profession. Koltin is the author-editor of three books for professional services firms: CPA Firm Merger Strategies That Work, CPAs That Sell and the AICPA’s Marketing a Consulting Niche.

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Going Concern

MAY 31, 2023

Barber, CPA Tax – Commercial (Iselin, New Jersey) Jason M. Carter, JD Tax – Manufacturing and Distribution (Chicago, Illinois) Lindsay N. Coffey, CPA Consulting – Client Accounting Services (Dallas, Texas) Kevin Coonan , MBA Consulting – Healthcare Solutions (Chicago, Illinois) Matthew J. Schmittlein Jr.,

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CPA Practice

MAY 18, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 50 winners of the 2022 Elijah Watt Sells Award. This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass all four sections on their first attempt and have completed testing in 2022.

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CPA Practice

JULY 10, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society’s (ICPAS) annual educational event for accounting and finance professionals aims to help attendees navigate the future and expand their possibilities. Returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 24, 2023

When to Seek Help from a Certified Public Accountant A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed professional who has met certain education, experience, and examination requirements. CPAs are qualified to provide a wide range of accounting, tax, and consulting services. Contact us for professional tax help today.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 16, 2023

As Michelle Lubbe works toward the online Master’s of Accounting (iMSA) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she instantly puts what she learns to the test. “On CPAs are becoming strategic advisors who must understand how to leverage technology to solve business problems. By Dr. Quentin McAndrew.

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