Lights, Camera, Fiscal Action Ahead With the latest state operating budget over the finish line, the stage is now set for a challenging 2026 fiscal year.

Preparing for the 2024 CPA License Renewal The 2024 CPA license renewal period is quickly approaching. Here are four steps CPAs should complete now to avoid potential delays.

Are You Ready for Beneficial Ownership Compliance Reporting? Small businesses, including CPA firms, will soon be required to report beneficial ownership information per the Corporate Transparency Act. Here’s what you need to know to prepare.

Advocacy: Looking Back to Move Forward Our legislative successes in 2023 pave the way for important advocacy initiatives in the year ahead.

Under Pressure: State Government Agencies Navigate Audit Difficulties As units of local government around the state eagerly search for CPAs and firms to perform their audits, efforts are underway to mitigate these challenges.

Crossing the Finish Line: Survey of the Spring Legislative Session A robust legislative agenda makes it to the end with a win. Here’s an overview of our advocacy efforts.

Ready for the 2024 CPA License Renewal? The key to the next license renewal period is preparation—now’s the time to update your continuing professional education records and contact information.

State Government Refresh and the Public Accounting Act With the new year upon us, changes are headed to Illinois state government. Here’s an overview on the legislative efforts we’re bringing to the new 103rd General Assembly.

The Mobile CPA: Navigating Remote Work, Principal Place of Business With remote work becoming the norm, and as more state agencies scrutinize its practice, CPAs must stay abreast on the latest laws, the nuances of working remotely, and their designated principal place of business.