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

Tax the Rich? That’s a Poor Idea Three tax proposals that promise to generate additional tax revenue and offer a more equitable tax system are part of Illinois’ long history of misled ideas.

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.

Illinois’ Corporate Income Tax: Never-Ending Complexity Having the state’s income tax mirror the federal tax base seems simple enough, but decoupling from federal tax treatment makes it anything but.

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.

Building a Stronger CPA Pipeline The journey to CPA licensure has never been easy. A recent legislative change requiring fewer credit hours to sit for the CPA exam in Illinois could help change that, as stakeholders across the profession work to build a better, stronger CPA pipeline.

ERC: Full of Dilemmas for CPAs Assisting clients with claiming the employee retention credit will likely pose several ethical dilemmas for accountants to consider.

5 ERC Mistakes Employers Can’t Afford to Make Many myths and mistakes have hampered Employee Retention Credit calculations. Here are five errors businesses can’t afford to make.

6 SECURE Act 2.0 Changes to Know in 2023 Countless retirement provisions will take effect in the coming years because of the act—here are the ones to take note of during your 2023 planning.