Press Releases

Illinois CPA Society Honors Larry J. Wolfe With 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award

23 Oct, 10:18 AM

This esteemed honor recognizes a member’s exceptional service to both ICPAS and the CPA profession.


Premier Education Event for Accounting and Finance Professionals Returns to Rosemont

23 Oct, 10:18 AM

The Illinois CPA Society’s annual education summit focuses on “building your future” over two days of learning.


Accounting Internship Preparation Program Seeks Applicants

23 Oct, 10:19 AM

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is now accepting applications for its 13th annual Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program, which will be held virtually from Jan. 7-9, 2025.


More Than 900 Accountants Volunteer During 15th Annual CPA Day of Service

23 Oct, 10:20 AM

It was “a good day for doing good” for the 15th year in a row as more than 900 certified public accountants (CPAs) across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. 20, 2024, with others still planning activities later this fall.


Student Loans Got You Down? Study Up on Your Finances

23 Oct, 10:20 AM

Illinois ranks seventh among the states with the highest student loan payments. Here’s how to make those payments more manageable.


3 Ways to Give Thanks and Get a Tax Break

23 Oct, 10:20 AM

The Illinois CPA Society offers three tax-savvy ways to support your charitable giving.


6 Money Moves to Make in December

23 Oct, 10:21 AM

The Illinois CPA Society offers six year-end money moves to make to create some tax-time savings.


Illinois CPA Society President and CEO Geoffrey Brown Named to Top 100 Most Influential People List

23 Oct, 10:21 AM

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state associations serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—is honored to announce its president and CEO, Geoffrey Brown, CAE, has been named to Accounting Today’s 2024 “Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting” list for the second year in a row.


5 IRA and 401(k) Changes to Know for 2025

23 Oct, 10:23 AM

New rules could mean more money in individuals’ retirement accounts with the right strategy.


New Legislation Introduced to Add Additional Pathways to CPA Licensure in Illinois

23 Oct, 10:24 AM

The legislation proposed by the Illinois CPA Society would create new pathways to becoming a licensed certified public accountant in response to the state’s accounting talent shortage.