02.21.25
The State of the Legal Industry: Law Firms See Record-Breaking Performance and Changing Models
The 2025 Report on the State of the U.S. Legal Market from the Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession at Georgetown University Law Center and the Thomson Reuters Institute is packed with good news for law firms. It also highlights recent and upcoming shifts in the industry that law firms cannot afford to ignore. […]

01.06.25
ERC Update: How Should You Proceed?
The IRS’s employee retention credit (ERC), created during the COVID-19 pandemic, seemed to offer a lucrative opportunity for many employers. That is certainly the impression that the many promoters that sprung up in response presented. But the IRS has discovered that a large percentage of the claims are invalid. Here is what you need to […]

11.21.24
How Law Firms are Making Hybrid Work Environments Work
The COVID-19 pandemic broke the barrier to remote work for many lawyers and staff. While some firms have returned to the office, many others have continued to work remotely in some form. This blog shares some best practices to make or keep a hybrid work environment successful. Working Advantages Most law firms that allow a […]

11.14.22
Law Firm Group Newsletter – Fall 2022
ORBA's Law Firm Group's Fall 2022 Newsletter discusses ways a law firm can retool its policy for origination credits and reminds law firms to carefully consider the need for lateral hires as the costs of bringing them on can be high.

07.26.22
Law Firm Group Newsletter – Summer 2022
ORBA's Law Firm Group's Summer 2022 Newsletter summarizes the updated Attorneys Audit Technique Guide and looks at how law firms are valued compared to other businesses.

05.19.22
Law Firm Group Newsletter – Spring 2022
ORBA's Law Firm Group's Spring 2022 Newsletter discusses the findings of the 2022 Report on the State of the Legal Market and highlights ten ways law firms can assess collections processes.

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. 

02.13.19
Tax Planning Considerations for New Law Firm Partners
Recently becoming a partner at your firm, or in the near future, is an exciting milestone in your professional life. With any leadership role comes a new set of responsibilities yet it’s surprising how few are prepared for the financial implications of such an undertaking. Now is the perfect time to consider your personal financial […]

08.05.15
ORBA and COSi Present: Tiger Teams – Empowering Your People to Accelerate Profitability
During this program, you'll roll up your sleeves, participate in interactive hands-on exercises and learn proven techniques that will be immediately useful. You will also receive expert one-on-one coaching so you can get started down the fastest path to building a more profitable and valuable high growth business.

06.30.25
ORBA Welcomes New Hires to the Firm
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to welcome five professionals to the firm’s Audit, Marketing, Tax and Transaction Advisory Groups.

06.03.25
Cory Nielson, CPA, Joins ORBA Salt Lake City Office as an Audit and Assurance Group Director
SALT LAKE CITY — Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of the country’s largest full-service accounting, tax and advisory firms, recently announced the addition of Cory Nielson as an Audit and Assurance Group Director in its Salt Lake City office.

05.09.25
ORBA Recognized with Workplace Culture Excellence Award at BDO Alliance USA EVOLVE 2025 Conference
CHICAGO – ORBA, one of Chicago’s premier public accounting firms, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Workplace Culture Excellence Award for 2025, presented by the BDO Alliance USA. The BDO Alliance Workplace Culture Award is an honor that celebrates firms that cultivate exceptional employee engagement, provide meaningful growth opportunities and prioritize well-being across the board.

06.05.25
The House Passes The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act: An Overview of its Tax Provisions
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed, “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). The bill includes extensions of many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) as well as new and enhanced tax breaks. Here is an overview of the major tax proposals included in the House OBBBA.

05.13.25
IRS Clarifies Theft and Fraud Loss Deductions
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly limited the types of theft losses that are deductible on federal income taxes. However, a recent “advice memo” (CCA 202511015) from the IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel suggests more victims of fraudulent scams may be able to claim a theft loss deduction than previously understood.

03.21.25
Disaster Victims of the 2025 California Wildfires may Qualify for Tax Relief
The 2025 California wildfires, declared as a major disaster on January 7, 2025, do not fall within FDTRA's definition of a "qualified disaster." However, other potential opportunities are available for those affected by this disaster.

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.

06.30.25
ORBA Welcomes New Hires to the Firm
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to welcome five professionals to the firm’s Audit, Marketing, Tax and Transaction Advisory Groups.

06.03.25
Cory Nielson, CPA, Joins ORBA Salt Lake City Office as an Audit and Assurance Group Director
SALT LAKE CITY — Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of the country’s largest full-service accounting, tax and advisory firms, recently announced the addition of Cory Nielson as an Audit and Assurance Group Director in its Salt Lake City office.

05.09.25
ORBA Recognized with Workplace Culture Excellence Award at BDO Alliance USA EVOLVE 2025 Conference
CHICAGO – ORBA, one of Chicago’s premier public accounting firms, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Workplace Culture Excellence Award for 2025, presented by the BDO Alliance USA. The BDO Alliance Workplace Culture Award is an honor that celebrates firms that cultivate exceptional employee engagement, provide meaningful growth opportunities and prioritize well-being across the board.