04.07.21
Keys to Improving Your Revenue Cycle
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is one of the most complex medical office tasks. There are layers of steps involved in the process and roadblocks may be encountered throughout the entire process. Luckily, there are ways to apply the standard principles of professional RCM to improve your office’s ability to get paid in a timely manner. […]

03.12.21
Is It a Good Time to Buy a Practice? Consider These Factors Before You Make the Leap
Even in times of economic uncertainty, there may still be opportunities for growth. While some medical practices are struggling, others are doing well and may even want to expand their operations. If you are considering acquiring a practice, you will first need to know its value. In addition, a buyer needs to take several specific […]

02.24.21
A Good Business Plan Can Help Your Practice Thrive
There is a reason that physicians typically do not have an MBA. For most physicians, business is far from your primary function — healing is your business. But whether you are obtaining loans to expand your practice or simply setting up operations, generating a business plan makes sense. And with the current economic uncertainty brought […]

01.08.21
Health Care Group Newsletter – Winter 2021
Our Health Care Group Newsletter looks at the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing billing, details key metrics that will help physicians better understand their revenue cycle to decide whether or not to outsource billing and explains how technology plays a significant role in a patient’s experience.

10.30.20
Health Care Group Newsletter – Fall 2020
Our Health Care Group Newsletter provides strategies for reducing the financial consequences from the COVID-19 pandemic and explains how nonphysician providers can provide high-quality services to patients while relieving pressure on physicians.

06.29.20
Health Care Group Newsletter – Summer 2020
Our Health Care Group Newsletter discusses the "new normal" for physician practices and provides burnout prevention and management strategies.

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; […]

06.01.16
Today’s Independent Practice: Management Trends & Financial Strategies for Success
Today’s changing healthcare landscape provides both opportunities and challenges for independent medical practices. From enhancing profitability to maintaining successful operations, it’s important to stay on top of the latest trends and financial strategies impacting your business. ORBA and MB Financial Bank invite you to this insightful program, which will cover management trends, economic insight, practice […]

03.10.21
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2021 “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 2021. The firm is also ranked among the top 20 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

01.28.21
ORBA Winner of 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award Firm — Firm also Recognized on the Top Workplaces USA Financial Services List
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award. The firm was also recognized on the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Financial Services Industry list, issued by Energage. This is the inaugural year for the Top Workplaces USA Awards.

12.19.20
ORBA Launches Women’s Alliance Group
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has established a women’s initiative group called the Women's Alliance Group. Leading the group’s initiatives are Jacqueline Janczewski, CPA, MBT and Cara M. Wills, CPA.

03.31.21
PPP Application Deadline Extended
President Biden has signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021. The new law extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application filing deadline from March 31, 2021 to May 31, 2021, thus providing potential PPP borrowers additional time to submit their applications.

03.22.21
Make the Most of the Employee Retention Credit
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was created to encourage employers to keep their workforces intact during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been with us for a year. But questions about it remain for many employers. With the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) extending the credit and expanding eligibility — and the credit worth as much as $28,000 per employee for 2021 — employers should brush up on the details.

03.18.21
Individual Federal and Illinois Income Tax Deadline for 2020 Tax Filings and Payments Pushed Back to May 17, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service and the State of Illinois have officially moved the 2020 income tax filing deadline for individuals to May 17, 2021 from April 15, 2021. Individual taxpayers can also postpone Federal and Illinois income tax payments due for the 2020 tax year to May 17, 2021 without incurring additional penalties or interest.

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.

03.10.21
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2021 “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 2021. The firm is also ranked among the top 20 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

01.28.21
ORBA Winner of 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award Firm — Firm also Recognized on the Top Workplaces USA Financial Services List
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award. The firm was also recognized on the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Financial Services Industry list, issued by Energage. This is the inaugural year for the Top Workplaces USA Awards.

12.19.20
ORBA Launches Women’s Alliance Group
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has established a women’s initiative group called the Women's Alliance Group. Leading the group’s initiatives are Jacqueline Janczewski, CPA, MBT and Cara M. Wills, CPA.