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.
So if you are new to Illinois or have lived there for years, feel free to browse our list and find the perfect accountant for you today. Is your accountant one of the best in his field but not on the list? Let us know! We are constantly revising all our lists and your personal feedback is essential to making sure only the best make it on our lists.
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.
Danielle S. Alstott, CPA
Springfield, IL
Danielle, a 2012 Cum Laude graduate of the University of Illinois, Springfield, has been with the firm since 2004. She completed her CPA exam in 2015, is currently a licensed CPA in Illinois and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. Danielle provides bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll services, and prepares income tax returns.
Kristen B. Schuler, CPA
SWANSEA, IL
Kristen joined Rice, Sullivan & Co. in 2007. As a manager, her primary focus is providing comprehensive audit, compilation and tax services to the firm’s clients. Prior to joining the firm, Kristen served as a teller supervisor at a local bank for three years. She was responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the teller line, ordering cash, balancing the vault, processing customer transactions and selling bank products. In addition, Kristen worked in the financial aid department at a local school for four years. There she assisted students in the financial aid application process and oversaw the proper distribution of loan and grant monies. Kristen’s current and previous roles have given her the necessary experience to assist her clients with a broad range of technical and strategic financial issues.
Anh Le, CPA, EA
Fairview Heights, IL
In addition to being a CPA, he is also an Enrolled Agent before the IRS and a Registered Financial Consultant. Anh Le also completed a MBA degree at the Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. He is the current President of the Le Financial firm.
Michelle Usher, CPA
Springfield, IL
Michelle Usher, CPA, is a partner with more than 15 years of tax planning, preparation and consulting experience. Michelle serves clients in the construction, retail, real estate, manufacturing and distribution industries, as well as individuals, not-for-profit organizations, trusts and estates. Her focus is on individuals, partnerships and corporations, with a specialization in multi-state taxation.
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.
Thomas E. Bayer, CPA
Springfield, IL
Thomas Bayer is currently a Partner-in-Charge of the Performance Measurement Services at the Sikich CPA firm. He has more than 18 years of accounting, tax, and consulting services experience. He currently works on assisting businesses in aligning their overall strategies with the people and processes in their organization.
Steven C. Darr, CPA, CMA
Chicago, IL
Steven C. Darr has been focusing on working exclusively with associations and not-for-profit organizations. He specializes in auditing, accounting, and tax issues affecting tax exempt entities. Notable among all his previous work experiences is his three year service as the Secretary-Treasurer of a national membership organization with thousands of members.
Joseph A. Benjamin, CPA
Buffalo Grove, IL
He specializes in executive financial consulting, compensation arrangements, comprehensive asset analysis, and estate planning considerations for professionals and wealthy individuals. He has had 30 years of experience in his field of expertise and is currently a partner at the Benjamin & Birkenstein firm.