11.03.22
Navigating an Understaffed Workforce
Much like everything else, there is no certainty as to how long the labor shortage will continue. That said, there are a few strategies to address this issue: Cross-Train. There are plenty of responsibilities that can be delegated to other staff. Ask your team what responsibilities they may have that they could teach someone else […]

07.15.22
Developing Your Practice
What are you looking for? Physicians are constantly juggling three aspects of their life: Professional, personal and social. Understanding what your priorities are and what you are willing to sacrifice is a key element when considering growth in your practice. If you grow your medical practice will you be willing to sacrifice personal time to […]

06.07.22
How To Choose the Right Scheduling Approach
Among the top patient complaints is waiting too long to see a doctor. And all too often, it is with good reason — practices simply do not implement good scheduling practices. Many practices randomly fill in appointments where there is a slot, regardless of what the patient is there for. As a result, the daily […]

08.31.22
Not-For-Profit Group Newsletter – Summer 2022
While term limits for not-for-profit boards of directors are not legally mandated, many organizations consider term limits to be a best practice. Term limits are not right for every organization though. ORBA's Not-For-Profit Group Newsletter highlights the pros, cons and practical steps of term limits before adopting them.

08.01.22
Health Care Group Newsletter – Summer 2022
ORBA's Health Care Group Newsletter provides guidance on Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting and offers seven tips that medical practices can use to reduce the number of no-shows.

05.25.22
Health Care Group Newsletter – Spring 2022
ORBA's Health Care Group Newsletter provides strategies for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to create a more stable future — both clinically and financially.

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. 

02.15.18
The Impact of Tax Reform on Your Practice
The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act marks the most significant change to the tax code in 30 years. With the new tax law come sweeping reforms that will impact your business and you personally. Join the experts from ORBA for a seminar discussing: How the new tax law will affect your practice; […]

09.09.22
Inside Public Accounting Recognizes ORBA as a 2022 Top 200 IPA Firm
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been recognized as a 2022 IPA 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). Debuting on the list in 2013, this is the eight year that ORBA has made the list of the country’s Top 200 Firms. ORBA is ranked #119 on the list in the annual report – up from #131 the previous year. 

08.01.22
ORBA Promotes Dan Newman and Tamara Partridge to Directors
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Dan Newman, CPA, MST and Tamara Partridge, CPA, MST have been promoted to Directors effective August 1.

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.

08.16.22
The Inflation Reduction Act Includes Wide-Ranging Tax Provisions
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and President Biden has signed the bill into law. The IRA includes significant provisions related to climate change, health care and, of course, taxes. The IRA also addresses the federal budget deficit. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the IRA is projected to reduce the deficit by around $90 billion over the next 10 years.

07.22.22
Businesses: Act Now To Make the Most Out of Bonus Depreciation
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly boosted the potential value of bonus depreciation for taxpayers — but only for a limited duration. The amount of first-year depreciation available as a so-called bonus will begin to drop from 100% after 2022 and businesses should plan accordingly.

06.17.22
Four Tips for Working With a Resource-Constrained Internal Revenue Service
Federal tax professionals working to resolve issues with the IRS can attest to the multifaceted impacts of the agency’s resource constraints on taxpayer service. The signs are evident, for instance, in the long wait times for calls to be answered, tax return processing delays and increased instances of penalties being assessed against compliant taxpayers.

04.08.19
Various Media – ORBA Appoints Chief Financial Officer
ORBA is mentioned in the media for announcing the appointment of Cara Sample, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer of the firm. Reporting media include Yahoo! Finance, Spoke, The Daily Herald, NewsBlaze, Star Tribune and ABC 7. View the official press release.

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.

09.09.22
Inside Public Accounting Recognizes ORBA as a 2022 Top 200 IPA Firm
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been recognized as a 2022 IPA 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). Debuting on the list in 2013, this is the eight year that ORBA has made the list of the country’s Top 200 Firms. ORBA is ranked #119 on the list in the annual report – up from #131 the previous year. 

08.01.22
ORBA Promotes Dan Newman and Tamara Partridge to Directors
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Dan Newman, CPA, MST and Tamara Partridge, CPA, MST have been promoted to Directors effective August 1.

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.