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Blogs
02.06.24
Fast-Food Restaurants: Are You Making the Most of Your Drive-Through?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, drive-through sales exploded at many restaurants. This should come as no surprise to anyone. After all, avoiding human contact had become a health necessity. What may be more surprising is that in the wake of the pandemic, customers continue to be drawn to the drive-through window. According to a recent report […]
10.03.23
Benchmarking Helps Restaurants Measure—and Improve—Their Performance
Benchmarking is the process of calculating your restaurant’s key financial or operational metrics and comparing them to established standards. Those standards may be industry averages, the performance of “best-in-class” restaurants or even your own restaurant’s past performance. Benchmarking can be an effective tool for identifying areas in need of improvement, spotting dangerous trends while there […]
07.04.23
Are You Taking Advantage of the FICA Tip Credit?
If you own a restaurant, bar or other business that serves food or beverages, do not overlook the FICA tip credit. This credit provides some relief for the federal payroll taxes you pay on your employees’ tip income. You are required to withhold FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) from your employees’ wages and to […]
Seminars & Events
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.
09.26.13
Making the Affordable Care Act Affordable for Your Company
Robert Swenson and Anita Wescott will be presenting at a President's Resource Organization seminar on September 26, from 8:00-10:30 a.m. entitled, "Making the Affordable Care Act Affordable for Your Company," which will be held at the Mission Hills Country Club.
Press Releases
04.08.24
ORBA’s Stephanie Zaleski-Braatz Appointed to Illinois CPA Society’s Board of Directors
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago ’s largest independent accounting, tax and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that Stephanie Zaleski-Braatz, CPA has been named to the Illinois CPA Society's (ICPAS) Board of Directors. She will serve in this role for a three-year term through March 2027.
03.15.24
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2024 “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 2024. The firm is also ranked among the top 20 firms in the Great Lakes Region.
01.08.24
ORBA Welcomes New Hires to Tax, Transaction Advisory and Cloud CFO Services Groups
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Luca Pescarini, Tony Salazar, Sasha Brenecki and Jeremy Elliott have joined the firm’s Tax Group, while Connor Lucas has joined the Cloud CFO Services Group.
Client Alerts
03.22.24
President Biden’s Proposed Budget Highlights His Tax Agenda
President Biden has released his proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year, including numerous tax provisions affecting both businesses and individual taxpayers. While most of these provisions have little chance of coming to fruition while the U.S. House of Representatives remains controlled by the Republican Party, they might gain new life depending on the outcome of the November elections.
03.05.24
Proposed Donor-Advised Fund Regulations Could Affect Your Financial Advisor’s Suggestions
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become a very popular vehicle for donors interested in securing significant tax benefits, but a proposed IRS regulation may deter financial advisors from recommending DAFs to their clients.
02.29.24
Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status: The DOL Issues New Final Rule
The test used by the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) for determining whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or an employee for purposes of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has been revised several times over the past decade. Now, the DOL is implementing a new final rule to replace the employer-friendly test that was developed in 2021 (the “2021 Independent Contractor Rule”). The new, more employee-friendly rule takes effect March 11, 2024.
Media Mentions
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.
Firm News
04.08.24
ORBA’s Stephanie Zaleski-Braatz Appointed to Illinois CPA Society’s Board of Directors
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago ’s largest independent accounting, tax and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that Stephanie Zaleski-Braatz, CPA has been named to the Illinois CPA Society's (ICPAS) Board of Directors. She will serve in this role for a three-year term through March 2027.
03.15.24
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2024 “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 2024. The firm is also ranked among the top 20 firms in the Great Lakes Region.
01.08.24
ORBA Welcomes New Hires to Tax, Transaction Advisory and Cloud CFO Services Groups
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Luca Pescarini, Tony Salazar, Sasha Brenecki and Jeremy Elliott have joined the firm’s Tax Group, while Connor Lucas has joined the Cloud CFO Services Group.