Recent Press Coverage

Western Illinois University - April 19, 2013 - The Illinois CPA Society's eighth annual Accounting Challenge at WIU was featured in a university press release. The event was cosponsored with WIU's accountancy department and Beta Alpha Psi.
Auto Credit Express - April 14, 2013 - Tips from the ICPAS press release "The Truth about Debt Settlement: Is It For You?" were used in an online article.
ABC 7 Chicago - April 1, 2013 - ICPAS member Jeff Butler and one of his clients were featured in a piece spotlighting last minute tips for those who still need to file their taxes before the April 15 deadline.
accountingWEB - March 2, 2013 - The ICPAS family of scholarships are highlighted in an online piece, along with quotes from student recipients and member Wendy Kelly, Chair of the ICPAS Women's Executive Committee.
Joliet Herald-News - March, 1, 2013 - ICPAS member Geoff Harlow was interviewed for a piece on the impact of the fiscal cliff legislation and subsequent IRS delays on tax preparers.
Patch.com - February 2013 - The ICPAS Military Tax Service Preparation Project is featured in the Skokie and Niles-Morton Grove online editions.
accountingWEB - February 20, 2013 - ICPAS member Brad Sargent was interviewed for a piece on IT security and encryption.
accountingWEB - February, 11, 2013 - The Illinois CPA Society Military Service Tax Preparation Project is the focus of a piece featuring interviews with ICPAS member volunteer David Hensley and ICPAS Vice President of Government Relations Marty Green.
CPA Practice Advisor - February 11, 2013 - An interview with ICPAS member Geoff Harlow is featured in the story "New Year, New Law, New Long-Term Plan" on the fiscal cliff legislation and what it means for taxpayers (pg. 17)
Positively Naperville - February 10, 2013 - The tips from the ICPAS press release "Increase Your Tax Refund with Tips from the Illinois CPA Society" were featured in an online article, along with information on the "Find a CPA" Directory.
WREX NBC 13 Rockford - February 7, 2013 - ICPAS Member Scot Dobbs was featured in an interview entitled "Local CPA gives tips on taxes" on credits and deductions that could help consumers increase their tax return. The video can be found in the Top Video section.
BusinessDegreeOnline - February 5, 2013 - Sarah Haight, Students & Young Professionals Manager at ICPAS, is featured in an online video interview focusing on tips for students looking to join the accounting profession and what may be in store for the future.
WBBM-AM 780 - February 4 through February 8, 2013 - The Illinois CPA Society radio ad promoting the value of CPAs aired mulitple times each day during a one week ad run, which will be repeated again during March 2013.
ABC 7 Chicago - January 31, 2013 - ICPAS Member Joe Roznai was interviewed by reporter Leah Hope for a piece on ways consumers can save money on their 2012 tax returns.
ABC 7 Chicago - January 27, 2013 - ICPAS Member Linda Forman was featured in a "Newsviews with Alan Krashesky" segment on the topic of 2012 tax preparation for consumers.
Franklin Park Pioneer Press - January 16, 2013 - ICPAS Member James Stonehocker was interviewed for an article on tax guidelines for the unemployed.
CPA Practice Advisor - January 4, 2013 - A breakdown of the fiscal cliff legislation's potential impact on consumers by member Geoff Harlow was featured in an online piece.
WREX NBC 13 Rockford - December 21, 2012 - ICPAS member Scot Dobbs was featured in an on-air interview discussing the year-end planning tips from the Society’s recent press release, “Illinois CPA Society Offers Year-End Tax-Savings Tips You Can Count On.”
Naperville Sun - December 18, 2012 - ICPAS Member and 2012 “Women to Watch” Award recipient Jeannie Adamson was interviewed for a personal profile. The item has yet to go to press.
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams - December 13, 2012 - ICPAS Board of Directors member Ed Hannon was interviewed for background on a piece concerning family farms and estate tax issues.
Chicago Tribune - December 11, 2012 - Former ICPAS Board of Directors Chair Sheldon Holzman was interviewed for background on the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority.
Alderman Michelle Smith's website - December 7, 2012 - The Illinois CPA Society's Military Service Tax Preparation Program was featured online.
MySuburbanLife.com - December 7, 2012 - ICPAS Member and 2012 "Women to Watch" Award recipient Kathryn Garlow was featured in an online profile.
WBBM-AM 780 - November 27 through December 7, 2012 - The Illinois CPA Society radio ad promoting the value of CPAs aired mulitple times each day during the two-week ad run.
accountingTODAY - November 26, 2012 - Tips from the ICPAS press release "Illinois CPA Society Offers Tips for Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck This Black Friday and Beyond" were featured in an online slideshow.
accountingWEB - November 12, 2012 - The Illinois CPA Society's "Find a CPA" Directory was featured in an online article.
goingconcern - November 12, 2012 - The ICPAS press release "Illinois CPAs Supporting Our Troops this Veterans Day with Free Tax Prep Program" was featured on the site's "Footnotes" section.
NBC 13/WREX Rockford - November 7, 2012 - ICPAS Member Scot Dobbs was interviewed by WREX on tips from the ICPAS press release "Donate Wisely - Guidelines to Giving to Hurricane Sandy Relief from the Illinois CPA Society" that aired on the 6:00pm news.
accountingWEB - November 7, 2012 - Tips from the ICPAS press release "The Illinois CPA Society Advises You to Prepare for the Potentially Looming 'Fiscal Cliff'" were featured in an online article on the need for Congress to come together.
Rockford Register-Star - October 3, 2012 - ICPAS members from the Northern Chapter who volunteered during CPA Day of Service were spotlighted in an online blurb.
Rochelle News-Leader - September 26, 2012 - ICPAS members from Walters Accounting in Stillman Valley were highlighted in an online piece on their CPA Day of Service efforts.
iShade - September 26, 2012 - Details of the 32nd Annual Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase were featured in an article on the website's blog.
STATEside, the Illinois State University magazine - September 24, 2012 - ISU student CPA Day of Service volunteers were highlighted in an online story.
accountingWEB - September 20, 2012 - ICPAS CPA Day of Service and member Geoff Harlow were highlighted in a feature story on the background of the initiative and plans for this year.
CPA Practice Advisor - September 18, 2012 - ICPAS President and CEO Elaine Weiss was featured in a short video highlighting the 2012 Midwest Accounting and Finance Showcase. CFO and Vice President Todd Shapior and Vice President Jennifer Schultz were also included in a video announcing the new ICPAS learning management system, knowledgehub.
accountingWEB - September 5, 2012 - ICPAS Board of Directors Member Edward Hannon was interviewed for a story highlighting all the 2012 Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase had to offer.
accountingTODAY - August 28, 2012 - ICPAS President and CEO Elaine Weiss was featured in an online article detailing the highlights of her keynote presentation on the first day of the 32nd Annual Midwest Accounting and Finance Showcase.
Chicago Tribune - August 9, 2012 - ICPAS Member Geoff Harlow was featured in an article weighing the IRA options for younger investors.
Glenview Announcements - August 7, 2012 - Past ICPAS Board Chair and 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Sheldon Holzman is featured in a personal profile.
Chicago Tribune - August 2, 2012 - ICPAS Member Sheldon Holzman was interviewed on non-profit financial reporting and what organizations are required to disclose.
accountingWEB - August 1, 2012 - The Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase is featured in an online pre-story featuring details of the event and "don't miss" sessions.
The Northwest Herald - July 25, 2012 - Illinois CPA Society member Kurt Schneider was interviewed by the Crystal Lake, IL newspaper for a piece on payroll solutions for businesses.
WLS-TV ABC Chicago - July 8, 2012 - ICPAS member Mark Gilbert was featured in an edition of Newsviews discussing tools available to parents saving for their kids' college educations.
accountingWEB - July 2, 2012 - The Illinois CPA Society and Endowment Fund of Illinois Scholarship Program and the 2012 award recipients were featured in an online article.
Rockford Register Star - May 12, 2012 - Illinois CPA Society member Brad Sargent was featured in an article on the oversight practices relating to the Dixon embezzlement case.
Holland Sentinel (Mich.) - April 9, 2012 - Illinois CPA Society member Linda Forman was interviewed for an article on filing for a tax extension.
NBC 13/WREX Rockford - March 26, 2012 - ICPAS Member Scot Dobbs was interviewed by WREX on last minute tax tips for consumers.
Franklin Park Herald-Journal - March 26, 2012 - The Illinois CPA Society press release "Illinois CPA Society Reminds You of Ways to Save on Your 2011 Taxes" was featured in an online article.
TribLocal - March 26, 2012 - The ICPAS press release "Need Help with Your Taxes? Find a CPA Online at Illinois CPA Society Site" was selected to lead the Round Lake edition.
Alton Daily News.com - January 16, 2012 - Vice President of Government Affairs Marty Green's Illinois Radio Network interview was featured in an online article on the Military Service Tax Preparation Project.
The Southern Carbondale - January 12, 2012 - The Military Service Tax Preparation Project was mentioned in an online article.
WJBC Springfield - January 12, 2012 - The Military Service Tax Preparation Project and ICPAS Vice President of Government Affairs Marty Green were featured in an online article.
WXEF 97.9 - January 10, 2012 - The Military Service Tax Preparation Project was featured in the online Illinois News Roundup.
KFVS12.com - January 10, 2012 - In an online article State Senator Dave Luechtefeld mentioned the ICPAS Military Service Tax Preparation Project.
January 10, 2012 - The ICPAS Military Service Tax Preparation Project was mentioned in an article featuring comments from Illinois State Senator John O. Jones (R-Mt. Vernon) on outlets including CarmiTimes.com.
TribLocal - December 13, 2011 - The ICPAS press release "Make Your Year-End Tax Savings List Now" was selected as a lead story in the Tinley Park edition.
TribLocal - December 9, 2011 - The ICPAS announcement "Illinois CPA Society Member Receives AICPA Sustained Contribution Award" was selected as a lead story in the Lincolnshire edition.
TribLocal - November 15, 2011 - The ICPAS press release "Illinois CPA Society Names 2011 "Women to Watch" Award Recipients was selected as a lead story in the Northbrook edition.
TribLocal - November 10, 2011 - The ICPAS press release "Illinois CPAs Supporting Our Troops this Veterans Day with Free Tax Prep Program" was selected as a lead story in the Evanston and Tinley Park editions.
Daily Herald Business Ledger - November 8, 2011 - ICPAS President and CEO Elaine Weiss was featured in an article on the state of the accounting profession.
Joliet Herald News - November 8, 2011 - ICPAS Board Member Brad Sargent was quoted in an article explaining the details of a forensic audit relating to the potential audit of a city budget.
TribLocal - November 3, 2011 - The ICPAS press release "Front-Line Experts Address the Latest Techinques in Fraud Detection, Investigation and Prevention" was chosen as a lead story in the Mokena and Tinley Park editions.
stltoday.com - October 20, 2011 - The ICPAS CPA Day of Service was mentioned in an article detailing the volunteer activities of member firm The Scheffel Companies.
Crain's Chicago Business - October 17, 2011 - ICPAS members Geoff Harlow and Mary Lou Pier were quoted in an article included in publication's annual tax issue.
TribLocal - September 21, 2011 - The Illinios CPA Society release "More than 1,000 CPAs Set to Volunteer in Communities Across Illinois on Friday September 23" was selected as a lead story in the Frankfort and Mundelein editions.
AccountingWEB - September 15, 2011 - The Illinois CPA Society's CPA Day of Service was discussed in a pre-event story.
TribLocal - August 19, 2011 - The ICPAS press release "Illinois CPA Society's Annual Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase August 23-24" was included in the Schaumburg edition.
AccountingWEB - August 18, 2011 - The Illinois CPA Society's Director of Education Wendy Sech and Board Member Brad Sargent were featured in the article "Showcasing the future: Illinois CPA Society hosts the Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase."
Buffalo Grove Countryside - August 15, 2011 - The Illinois CPA Society's CPA Day of Service and the firm of Kessler Orlean Silver were spotlighted in the Community Calendar section.