Standing Ovation

Everyday, Illinois CPA Society members provide countless volunteer contributions that deserve applause. Whether it’s speaking to college students, providing pro-bono tax preparation, or lending technical expertise, their volunteer activities support a strong accounting profession and make us proud to be CPAs.

CPAs Promoting Financial Literacy Across Illinois
Society members have been sharing their knowledge and expertise with citizens across Illinois by providing them with real-world tips to help them better manage their finances.

The “Real World Survival: Having a Ball on a Budget” program helps college students learn the fundamentals of how to deal with their finances while still having fun.

A standing ovation to our volunteers:
Martrice Caldwell, PricewaterhouseCoopers,
Chicago, IL
Jeff DeLaurentis, Virchow Krause & Company,
Chicago, IL
Angela Goyke, RSM McGladrey, Chicago, IL
Jonathan Hauser, KPMG LLP, Chicago, IL
Cara Hoffman, Blackman Kallick, Chicago, IL
Rhonda Kodjayan, Sidell & Kodjayan, PC, Chicago, IL
Betsy Matthews, Steinberg Advisors, Northbrook, IL
Sara Mikuta, Leaders Bank, Oak Brook, IL
Mickey Scheffki, Clifton Gunderson LLP, Peoria, IL
Katie VanderMolen, Plante & Moran, Chicago, IL
Genevieve Waldron, Virchow Krause & Company, Chicago, IL

swimming

The “Swimming in Debt? 10 Strokes to Stay Afloat” program sets up informational booths on college campuses, where members answer questions and provide students with free advice on ways to effectively manage credit.

Winner 2007 Associations Advance America Honor Roll Award

A standing ovation to our volunteers:
Martrice Caldwell, PricewaterhouseCoopers,
Chicago, IL
Angela Goyke, RSM McGladrey, Chicago, IL
Paulette Hurd, Clifton Gunderson LLP, Peoria, IL
Linda Martin, Clifton Gunderson LLP, Peoria, IL
Kate McCubbin, Clifton Gunderson LLP, Peoria, IL
Stephanie Nuttall, AFNI, Inc., Bloomington, IL
Clint Pilcher, Sulaski & Webb, CPAs, Bloomington, IL
Mickey Scheffki, Clifton Gunderson LLP, Peoria, IL

paying for college

The Financial Literacy Advisory Task Force developed three ready-to-use “Real World Survival” presentations for members to educate Illinois citizens through pro-bono speaking engagements for local community groups, soon to be available to members online.

A standing ovation to the committee:
Chair - Lee Gould, Gould & Pakter Associates LLC, Chicago, IL
Linda Forman, Linda Forman, CPA, PC, Evanston, IL
Beth Jordan, Clifton Gunderson LLP, Champaign, IL
Sara Mikuta, The Leaders Bank, Oak Brook, IL
Eunice Sullivan, S&P Tax Solutions, Northbrook, IL
Bradley Walton, Signature Advisors Group Ltd.,
Arlington Heights, IL
Connie Watkins, Lakeside Bank, Chicago, IL