05.18.23
The Power of Connection: Six Tips for Improving Your Bedside Manner with Patients
Healthcare is fast-paced and physicians are becoming more and more crunched for time. However, the industry is still very competitive and everyone is looking for an edge. Being a well-rounded physician is not just being an expert and providing great care, but also being able to relate to your patients and be personable. This blog […]

02.13.23
Reviewing Your Revenue Cycle and Adjusting as Necessary
As a physician, the most important aspect of your practice is likely providing excellent care to your patients. But all the good patient care in the world will mean nothing if your revenue cycle collapses and you have to close down. Indeed, over time, a malfunctioning revenue cycle can drag your practice to a halt. […]

12.21.22
Ask These Questions Before Your Healthcare Organization Pursues a Merger or Acquisition
Your guide to making sure that your transaction decisions are what is best for your company Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a key growth strategy in the health care sector for 2022 and beyond. With high valuations and uncertainty around future market trends, it is important that healthcare organizations carefully consider if an M&A deal […]

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; […]

05.24.23
ORBA Welcomes New Hires to Tax, Audit and Cloud CFO Services Groups
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Georgia Smeu, Taylor Sterling, Jillian Heston and Florencio Vera have joined the firm's Tax, Audit and Cloud CFO Services Groups.   

04.18.23
ORBA Awarded Gold Horizon Interactive Award for 2022 Holiday E-Card
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a Gold Horizon Interactive Award for its 2022 holiday e-card. This is the seventh consecutive year that ORBA has received this award.

12.15.22
ORBA Named on America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2023 List by Forbes
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2023. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

05.22.23
Social Security’s Looming Crisis: Understanding the Problem and the Proposed Solutions
The future of Social Security is a topic of concern due to the program's impending insolvency. There are several proposals to address the issue, including increasing the payroll tax rate, raising the taxable wage base, adjusting the cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) and increasing the retirement age. While each proposal has its pros and cons, it is crucial for policymakers to find a solution that ensures the sustainability of Social Security for current and future generations.

05.12.23
Proposed Regulations Regarding the IRA’s Clean Vehicle Credit
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded the Section 30D New Clean Vehicle (CV) Credit, previously known as the Electric Vehicle (EV) Credit. The IRS explained that the purpose of these amendments is to promote the purchase and use of “clean vehicles” by lower and middle-income Americans, to promote resilient supply chains and domestic manufacturing, to strengthen supply chains with trusted trading partners, to protect against improper credit claims and to achieve significant carbon emissions reductions.

04.13.23
Noncompliance with Unclaimed Property Reporting Requirements Can Prove Costly
Every state has an unclaimed property (UCP) law that requires businesses to regularly report their UCP holdings. Some states, including Illinois, even require “negative reporting” by businesses that believe they do not hold any UCP. Noncompliance can lead to costly state audits, and nearly every business is at risk.

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.

05.24.23
ORBA Welcomes New Hires to Tax, Audit and Cloud CFO Services Groups
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Georgia Smeu, Taylor Sterling, Jillian Heston and Florencio Vera have joined the firm's Tax, Audit and Cloud CFO Services Groups.   

04.18.23
ORBA Awarded Gold Horizon Interactive Award for 2022 Holiday E-Card
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a Gold Horizon Interactive Award for its 2022 holiday e-card. This is the seventh consecutive year that ORBA has received this award.

12.15.22
ORBA Named on America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2023 List by Forbes
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2023. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.