09.21.22
Nine Tips for Combating the Restaurant Labor Shortage
One of the biggest challenges restaurants face today is the continuing labor shortage. In a recent survey by the National Restaurant Association, 65% of restaurant operators reported that they do not have enough employees to support customer demand. Although the right strategies for addressing the labor shortage will depend on your restaurant’s particular facts and […]

07.29.22
Restaurant Revitalization Fund: How to Report Your Expenditures
If your business had the good fortune to receive a tax-free grant from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), you are probably aware that the funds must be used for eligible expenses during the “covered period.” Generally, recipients must use the funds by March 11, 2023, for eligible expenses incurred from February 15, 2020, through March […]

06.21.22
Unused Gift Cards: Windfall or Burden?
Gift cards can be an attractive option for restaurants and customers alike. For customers, they provide an easy, yet thoughtful, gift idea. And for restaurants, they help increase revenue, attract new customers and build customer loyalty. Another potential benefit is that many gift cards go unused or are only partially used — a phenomenon known […]

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.

09.09.22
Inside Public Accounting Recognizes ORBA as a 2022 Top 200 IPA Firm
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been recognized as a 2022 IPA 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). Debuting on the list in 2013, this is the eight year that ORBA has made the list of the country’s Top 200 Firms. ORBA is ranked #119 on the list in the annual report – up from #131 the previous year. 

08.01.22
ORBA Promotes Dan Newman and Tamara Partridge to Directors
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Dan Newman, CPA, MST and Tamara Partridge, CPA, MST have been promoted to Directors effective August 1.

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.

08.16.22
The Inflation Reduction Act Includes Wide-Ranging Tax Provisions
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and President Biden has signed the bill into law. The IRA includes significant provisions related to climate change, health care and, of course, taxes. The IRA also addresses the federal budget deficit. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the IRA is projected to reduce the deficit by around $90 billion over the next 10 years.

07.22.22
Businesses: Act Now To Make the Most Out of Bonus Depreciation
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly boosted the potential value of bonus depreciation for taxpayers — but only for a limited duration. The amount of first-year depreciation available as a so-called bonus will begin to drop from 100% after 2022 and businesses should plan accordingly.

06.17.22
Four Tips for Working With a Resource-Constrained Internal Revenue Service
Federal tax professionals working to resolve issues with the IRS can attest to the multifaceted impacts of the agency’s resource constraints on taxpayer service. The signs are evident, for instance, in the long wait times for calls to be answered, tax return processing delays and increased instances of penalties being assessed against compliant taxpayers.

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.

09.09.22
Inside Public Accounting Recognizes ORBA as a 2022 Top 200 IPA Firm
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been recognized as a 2022 IPA 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). Debuting on the list in 2013, this is the eight year that ORBA has made the list of the country’s Top 200 Firms. ORBA is ranked #119 on the list in the annual report – up from #131 the previous year. 

08.01.22
ORBA Promotes Dan Newman and Tamara Partridge to Directors
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Dan Newman, CPA, MST and Tamara Partridge, CPA, MST have been promoted to Directors effective August 1.

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.