Top Certified Public Accountants in Illinois
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like Illinois. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in Illinois. We will also have helpful article to help plan finances, answer tax questions, and address those bookkeeping problems.
It is important to build a strong connection with your CPA so they can best benefit you and it is extremely important that whomever you are working with is someone you feel comfortable with. We highly suggest interviewing your potential accountants and getting to know them before picking the one that is perfect for you. Our list of the best accountants in Illinois is a great place to start. Thanks to your continuous feedback we can ensure that others on our site get to find the top CPAs in their area.
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Harvey Wallace, CPA/ABV, CVA
Edwardsville, IL
Tax planning and business consulting are his areas of expertise. Also, he has had more than 30 years of experience in these areas. He is currently serving on the Brown Smith Wallace firm’s Executive Committee, which functions to guide development and strategic direction.
Gregory A. Toelle, CPA
Springfield, IL
He and his partners at the firm offers general and specialized public accounting services such as income tax planning, financial accounting, auditing, basic bookkeeping, and payroll services. The Gregory A.Toelle CPA firm also provides consult in Quickbooks and other accounting software programs.
Anthony Poulos, CPA
Chicago, IL
Anthony Poulos’ 40 years of public accounting practice consists of a widely varied range of commercial interests. He provides assistance in audits and other financial statements through preparation of business to family owned businesses clients.
Ann Holtzhouser, CPA
Edwardsville, IL
She mainly focuses on preparation of audits and compilations required for Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Preservation Tax Credit rehabilitation projects. Her background experience includes being a Revenue Agent with the Internal Revenue Service and serving as a Tax Manager at two other local St. Louis firms.
Stephen L. Povse, CPA
Springfield, IL
In practice for 34 years already, Stephen Povse has had significant audit experience with multi-employer TAFT-Hartley pension and welfare funds. He also spent a major portion of his public accounting career serving commercial clients, especially in the construction industry.
Joel A. Herman, CPA
Chicago, IL
Joel Herman has been the director of Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd since 1997. He has had manufacturers, distributors, retailers and various personal service corporations as his clients. He currently focuses his work on financial statement attestation and income tax compliance but he is also providing assistance in litigation, mergers, and acquisitions.
Gladys R Wilson, CPA, MBA
Chicago, IL
She is the Managing Partner of the Gladys R Wilson & Associates CPA firm. She is also well-known for being a bilingual certified public accountant and for being a certified MBE/WBE who offers general publc accounting services for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies.
Kerri A. Castelli, CPA
O'Fallon, IL
Kerri joined Rickhoff & Associates in November 2008. She is responsible for tax planning, consultation and analysis of financial data. Her expertise lies in tax planning and management techniques for small, closely held businesses. Previously, she managed her own accounting practice, as well as businesses owned by her husband, both in construction and now a restaurant.
Lila Leno, CPA, MBA
Chicago, IL
Lila Leno, CPA, MBA, is a principal in the audit and accounting department of Calibre CPA Group and has been in public accounting since 1996. Lila has deep experience working with not-for-profit organizations, including national organizations, supporting organizations and other not-for-profits. She has significant audit experience with Uniform Guidance for organizations receiving Federal awards and has a working knowledge of government grant administrative requirements and cost principles. She also has experience with employee benefit plans.