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 […]

04.13.20
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2020 “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch”
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (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 2020.  

03.14.18
ORBA Named “Top Firm to Watch’ in Accounting Today’s Annual Report
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, was named as one of the “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” for 2018 by Accounting Today in its 2018 annual report. ORBA is in the top 20 firms in this tier based on 2017 revenues and positive growth rates.

02.15.18
ORBA Unveils New Brand Identity Celebrating its 40th Anniversary
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to celebrate the firm’s 40th anniversary with the launch of its new brand identity.

11.21.20
New Guidance on Tax Treatment of PPP Eligible Expenses
On November 18, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service released Revenue Ruling 2020-27 and Revenue Procedure 2020-51 clarifying the tax treatment of expenses that are eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.

11.10.20
Move Over 1099-Misc, The IRS Has Released a New 1099-Nec Form for 2020
The IRS has released a new form for the tax year 2020 – Form 1099-NEC – which you will need to become familiar with. This Client Alert will provide you with some general guidelines and resources to help you determine which form you need to file. It will also address questions that we often receive from clients.

10.09.20
Paycheck Protection Program Revised Forgiveness Application for Small Loans
On October 8, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided a simplified PPP loan forgiveness application, Form 3508S, for borrowers with loans of $50,000 or less and new guidance concerning these small loans along with form instructions.

03.16.18
Various Media
ORBA is mentioned in the media as being named one of the “Top Firms to Watch” in Accounting Today’s 2018 Annual Report. Reporting media include Yahoo! Finance, the St. Louis Business Journal, Philadelphia Business Journal, Business Journal of Greater Milwaukee, and MarketWatch. View the official press release.

02.19.18
Various Media
ORBA is mentioned in the media for unveiling its new brand identity. Reporting media include Yahoo! Finance, MarketWatch, Chicago Business News, and the Cincinnati Business Courier.

06.08.20
Message from Managing Director Mark Thomson
Over the past two weeks, I have watched the many peaceful protests across the City of Chicago, our local communities and across the nation. People of all backgrounds are speaking out against the continuing injustice against people of color, specifically Black people.

03.14.18
ORBA Named “Top Firm to Watch’ in Accounting Today’s Annual Report
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, was named as one of the “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” for 2018 by Accounting Today in its 2018 annual report. ORBA is in the top 20 firms in this tier based on 2017 revenues and positive growth rates.

02.15.18
ORBA Unveils New Brand Identity Celebrating its 40th Anniversary
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to celebrate the firm’s 40th anniversary with the launch of its new brand identity.