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 […]

09.01.23
ORBA Welcomes Tina Chen as Director of Human Resources
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Chen as its new Director of Human Resources.

08.30.23
ORBA Promotes Kelly Buchheit and Kevin Omahen to Directors
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Kelly Buchheit, CPA and Kevin Omahen, CPA have been promoted to Directors effective August 1.

07.17.23
ORBA Welcomes New Hires to Audit Group, Tax Group and Marketing Department
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Carrie Hale, Tommy Nguyen and Kaleb Spreitzer have joined the firm’s Tax and Audit Groups, while Stephanie Becker has joined the firm’s Marketing Department.

09.20.23
IRS suspends processing of ERC claims
In the face of a flood of illegitimate claims for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC), the IRS has imposed an immediate moratorium through at least the end of 2023 on processing new claims for the credit. The reason the IRS cites for the move is the risk of honest small business owners being scammed by unscrupulous promoters who submit questionable claims on their behalf.

09.19.23
IRS Issues Guidance on New Retirement Catch-Up Contribution Rules
In December 2022, President Biden signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act. Among other things, the sweeping new law made some significant changes to so-called catch-up contributions, with implications for both employers and employees.

09.18.23
Tax Relief for Hurricane Idalia Victims
The IRS postponed deadlines to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Idalia in Florida and in South Carolina. Affected individuals and businesses in Florida will have until February 15, 2024 to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due after August 26, 2023 in Florida and August 29, 2023 in South Carolina.

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.

09.01.23
ORBA Welcomes Tina Chen as Director of Human Resources
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Chen as its new Director of Human Resources.

08.30.23
ORBA Promotes Kelly Buchheit and Kevin Omahen to Directors
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Kelly Buchheit, CPA and Kevin Omahen, CPA have been promoted to Directors effective August 1.

07.17.23
ORBA Welcomes New Hires to Audit Group, Tax Group and Marketing Department
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Carrie Hale, Tommy Nguyen and Kaleb Spreitzer have joined the firm’s Tax and Audit Groups, while Stephanie Becker has joined the firm’s Marketing Department.