05.23.22
Intelligent Use of Artificial Intelligence Can Benefit Real Estate Businesses
Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing significant change to a wide variety of industries and commercial real estate (CRE) is no exception for use of this technology. From marketing to property management, AI could expedite processes and cut costs in a range of ways. But what exactly is AI? Here is a quick lesson. AI 101 […]

03.11.22
A Cost Segregation Study Is One Way To Boost Cash Flow
If your business is planning to buy, build or substantially improve real property, a cost segregation study can help you accelerate depreciation deductions, reduce your taxes and boost your cash flow. Even if you have invested in real property in previous years, you may have an opportunity to do a lookback study and catch up […]

02.09.22
How To Use Smart Technologies Smartly
In response to buyer and tenant expectations to be competitive in the market, many owners and developers are regularly incorporating smart technologies in their projects. Buyers and tenants also understandably have expectations regarding cybersecurity measures. The risks are real, but they can be significantly reduced with forethought and vigilance. Identify inherent risks Smart technologies almost […]

02.23.22
Real Estate Group Newsletter – Winter 2022
ORBA's Real Estate Group's Newsletter provides a brief overview of the Sec. 199A deduction and covers the importance of performing routine building inspections and maintenance.

12.01.21
Real Estate Group Newsletter – Fall 2021
ORBA's Real Estate Group's Newsletter details Section 179D’s eligibility and qualifications and summarizes the requirements you should meet to be considered a real estate professional.

08.25.21
Real Estate Group Newsletter – Summer 2021
ORBA's Real Estate Group's Newsletter highlights the Consolidated Appropriations Act's critical provisions relevant to real estate businesses and summarizes the Homeowner Assistance Fund, created by the latest COVID-19 relief package.

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 […]

11.04.21
Real Estate Tax Planning in an Uncertain Tax Environment
The economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with proposed tax legislation, have laid an unstable foundation for professionals in the real estate industry. Join members of ORBA’s Real Estate Group for a complimentary webinar, moderated by Jeffrey Newman, as they discuss the unique tax challenges that are currently top of mind for many professionals in the industry.

11.05.20
Legal, Financial and Tax Issues Affecting Real Estate in a COVID-19 Environment
Join ORBA’s Michael Kovacs, Jeffrey Newman, Thomas Kosinski, Tamara Partridge, Thomas Vance, Justin Sylvan, and guest speakers, John Morse, partner at Patzik Frank & Samotny, Ltd., and Alan Weel, senior vice president at Wintrust Commercial Real Estate, for a complimentary webinar discussing the legal, financial and tax implications of the pandemic on the real estate industry.

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.

04.04.22
ORBA’s Stephanie Zaleski-Braatz Named Chair of Illinois CPA Society’s Young Leaders Advisory Council
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is proud to announce that  Stephanie Zaleski-Braatz, CPA has been named Chair of the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Young Leaders Council (YLAC). She will serve in this role for a two-year term through March 31, 2024.

03.09.22
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2022 “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 2022. The firm is also ranked among the top 25 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

05.18.22
New Tax Reporting Requirements for Payment Apps Could Affect You
If you run a business and accept payments through third-party networks such as Zelle, Venmo, Square or PayPal, you could be affected by new tax reporting requirements that take effect for 2022. They do not alter your tax liability, but they could add to your recordkeeping burden, as well as the number of tax-related documents that you receive every January in anticipation of tax-filing season.

05.12.22
After Tax Day: Take These Action Steps
The April tax filing deadline has passed, but that does not mean you should push your taxes out of your mind. If you filed an extension, you should gather your remaining tax information sooner rather than later. Here are three other tax-related actions that you should consider taking in the near term.

03.17.22
EIDL Borrowers Receive Additional Six-Month Deferment
On March 15, 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced an additional six-month deferment of principal and interest payments for existing loans made under the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

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.

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.

03.09.22
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2022 “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 2022. The firm is also ranked among the top 25 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

02.04.22
ORBA Appoints Chief Operating Officer
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Richter as Chief Operating Officer. He brings more than ten years of experience helping professional service firms execute growth and strategic plans, develop and manage performance models, business operations and human capital needs.