10.20.21
Heads Up, Restaurants: Federal Relief Could Trigger a Single Audit
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic’s impacts, leading to spikes in business closures, continued capacity limitations, and unprecedented loss in both jobs and sales. However, many establishments were able to keep their doors open and continue to serve customers throughout the course of […]

07.29.21
Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Another Option on the Financial Relief Menu
There are a variety of relief programs available for restaurants that have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, including grants from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Related Read: Paycheck Protection Program Gets a Refresh If your restaurant business was unable to obtain this relief — or if your funding has […]

04.28.21
Is Your Restaurant Eligible for Employee Retention Credits?
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a valuable tax credit designed to encourage employers to keep employees on the payroll despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on their businesses. The ERC was originally established by the CARES Act, which was enacted in March 2020. A refundable payroll credit, the ERC provides eligible employers with a tax […]

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.

09.14.21
ORBA Sponsors 2021 Smart Business Dealmakers Chicago Virtual Conference
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, announces that it is a sponsor of the upcoming 2021 Smart Business Dealmakers Chicago Virtual Conference: The New Normal in M&A. 

07.19.21
INSIDE Public Accounting Recognizes ORBA as a 2021 Top 200 IPA Firm
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been recognized as a 2021 IPA 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).

07.15.21
ORBA Winner of 2021 Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 2021 Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards — the Employee Value Proposition Award for achieving high scores on exceeding job expectations and the Formal Training Award for providing the formal training employees want for their careers.

10.15.21
Debate Continues in Congress Over Proposed Tax Changes
Negotiations continue in Washington, D.C., over the future of President Biden’s agenda. Tax law changes may be ahead under two proposed laws, the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIB), also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The final provisions remain to be seen, but the BBBA and, to a lesser extent, the BIB, contain a wide range of tax proposals that could affect individuals and businesses. It is also unclear when the tax changes would become effective if one or both of the laws are enacted.

08.11.21
IRS Issues ERC Guidance as Congress Mulls Early Termination
The IRS published new guidance last week on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The Credit was created in March 2020 to encourage employers to keep their workforces intact during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notice 2021-49 addresses various issues, particularly those related to the extension of the Credit through 2021 by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

07.27.21
Apply for PPP Forgiveness Before Loan Repayment Period Begins
A critical deadline is approaching for many businesses that have received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). If a borrower does not apply for forgiveness within ten months after the last day of the “covered period,” its PPP loan payments will no longer be deferred and it must begin making payments to its lender.

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.

09.14.21
ORBA Sponsors 2021 Smart Business Dealmakers Chicago Virtual Conference
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, announces that it is a sponsor of the upcoming 2021 Smart Business Dealmakers Chicago Virtual Conference: The New Normal in M&A. 

07.19.21
INSIDE Public Accounting Recognizes ORBA as a 2021 Top 200 IPA Firm
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been recognized as a 2021 IPA 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).

07.15.21
ORBA Winner of 2021 Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 2021 Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards — the Employee Value Proposition Award for achieving high scores on exceeding job expectations and the Formal Training Award for providing the formal training employees want for their careers.