From identifying the right organization to understanding expectations, here are some
key steps CPAs can take to join a not-for-profit board with confidence.
Geoffrey Brown, CAEPresident and CEO, Illinois CPA Society
Volunteerism: Strengthen Your Leadership, Deepen Your Connections
Volunteer service is an invaluable vehicle for gaining skills, connecting with like-minded
people, and advancing yourself alongside a cause you care about.
Marty Green, Esq.Senior VP and Legislative Counsel, Illinois CPA Society
Lasting Audit Reform Takes More Than Short-Term Solutions
As local government audits face persistent challenges and structural hurdles, sustainable improvement hinges on stakeholder collaboration and solutions built to last.
Brian Blaha, CPAManaging Director, Winding River Consulting
Strategic Optionality: Preserving Choice for the Future of CPA Firms
The profession’s future won’t be defined by a single ownership model—it’ll be defined by whether firm leaders shape their own paths or allow circumstances to dictate which ones they’ll take.
While many in the accounting profession chase size and capital in a consolidating market, the hidden benefits of independence offer firms a different kind of edge.
Keith Staats, JDPresident, Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois
There’s a Homestead Exemption for That
Numerous homestead exemptions are available for homeowners, seniors, and veterans in Illinois. Here’s an overview of some of them—and how your clients can qualify.
Deanna M. Kanosky, CPAVice President, Corporate Controller, The Planet Group
Navigating Banking Partnerships in Treasury Management’s Next Era
As treasury management evolves, corporate controllers will play a critical role in shaping and nurturing an organization’s relationship with its banking partner.
This young professional shares why their tax career is defined by the meaningful relationships they’ve fostered instead of the returns prepared or advice given.
Guided by a forward-thinking mindset, this leading tax expert channels his passion for
knowledge sharing to teach, connect, and elevate the profession.