05.18.22
The Financial Reporting Framework for Small- and Medium-Sized Entities: The GAAP Alternative for the Back Bone of America
As a banking professional, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) has become increasingly complex in recent years, especially for the middle market companies who comprise the back bone of the US economy. With limited resources available to devote to the accounting function, software that does […]

06.03.20
What You Need to Know About Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
Join ORBA’s Frank L. Washelesky on Friday, May 29, for a complimentary webinar that will provide clarity on the PPP Loan Forgiveness rules. 

11.18.15
Chicagoland Dental Practice Salary & Benefits Survey Results Dinner
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd., one of the largest public accounting firms in Chicago, invites you to join us for the annual Chicagoland Dental Practice Salary and Benefits Survey Results dinner at Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse in Chicago on November 18, 2015. As both the largest asset and cost, dental practices realize they must […]

04.28.22
ORBA Wins 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation and Leadership.

04.04.22
ORBA’s Stephanie Zaleski-Braatz Named Chair of Illinois CPA Society’s Young Leaders Advisory Council
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is proud to announce that  Stephanie Zaleski-Braatz, CPA has been named Chair of the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Young Leaders Council (YLAC). She will serve in this role for a two-year term through March 31, 2024.

03.09.22
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2022 “Beyond the Top 100: Firms To Watch”
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been named as one of Accounting Today’s “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” for 2022. The firm is also ranked among the top 25 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

05.18.22
New Tax Reporting Requirements for Payment Apps Could Affect You
If you run a business and accept payments through third-party networks such as Zelle, Venmo, Square or PayPal, you could be affected by new tax reporting requirements that take effect for 2022. They do not alter your tax liability, but they could add to your recordkeeping burden, as well as the number of tax-related documents that you receive every January in anticipation of tax-filing season.

05.12.22
After Tax Day: Take These Action Steps
The April tax filing deadline has passed, but that does not mean you should push your taxes out of your mind. If you filed an extension, you should gather your remaining tax information sooner rather than later. Here are three other tax-related actions that you should consider taking in the near term.

03.17.22
EIDL Borrowers Receive Additional Six-Month Deferment
On March 15, 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced an additional six-month deferment of principal and interest payments for existing loans made under the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

04.04.19
Various Media – ORBA Ranked Among 2019 ‘Top Firms to Watch’ by Accounting Today
ORBA is mentioned in the media for being ranked among the “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” list for 2019, as well being listed among the top 20 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

01.10.19
Various Media – ORBA Launches ORBA Wealth Advisors
ORBA was mentioned in the media for its announcement of the launch of ORBA Wealth Advisors, LLC. Reporting media include Wealth Adviser, Verdict, Yahoo! Finance, the Daily Herald and Merril Edge. View the official press release.

01.02.19
Various Media – Crain’s Business Ranks ORBA Among Chicago’s Largest Accounting Firms
ORBA was recently mentioned in the media for being ranked 18th out of the 25 largest accounting firms in Chicago, listed by Crain’s Chicago Business. Reporting media include MarketWatch, Pittsburgh Business Times, the Daily Herald, Daily Penny Alerts and Chicago City Room. View the official press release.

04.28.22
ORBA Wins 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation and Leadership.

03.09.22
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2022 “Beyond the Top 100: Firms To Watch”
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been named as one of Accounting Today’s “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” for 2022. The firm is also ranked among the top 25 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

02.04.22
ORBA Appoints Chief Operating Officer
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Richter as Chief Operating Officer. He brings more than ten years of experience helping professional service firms execute growth and strategic plans, develop and manage performance models, business operations and human capital needs.