08.30.22
Insourcing, Outsourcing, and Co-Sourcing: Which Is Right for You?
Conventional wisdom often holds that it is most efficient to keep all roles in-house, but this is not always the case. Rising labor costs, increased costs to meet advancing technology needs or equipment improvements, internal quality control issues and a number of other factors could dictate certain operations to be handled more effectively and efficiently […]

07.12.22
Six Tips for Dealing With Rising Material Prices
Manufacturers face enormous business challenges today. According to the fourth quarter 2021 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the top two are rising raw material costs and supply chain challenges. Other significant challenges that may affect the availability of materials include rising transportation and logistics costs, unfavorable business climates and […]

06.14.22
Get Ahead on Cybersecurity — Before It Is Too Late
Manufacturers cannot afford to put cybersecurity issues on the back burner. Just because manufacturers may not sell directly to consumers, it does not mean that they are not at risk. Sometimes manufacturers are impacted when their customers or vendors get hit by a cyberattack. And while news media gives play to data breaches that occur […]

09.08.22
Manufacturing and Distribution Group Newsletter – Summer 2022
ORBA's Manufacturing and Distribution Group's Newsletter looks at issues manufacturers who allow a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy should consider and reviews what ESG is and the benefits of incorporating ESG practices.

05.27.22
Manufacturing and Distribution Group Newsletter – Spring 2022
ORBA's Manufacturing and Distribution Group's Newsletter examines how leading and governing with an ESG mindset is the path to sustained profits and success. The Newsletter also provides an overview of research and development (R&D), bonus depreciation and business interest deduction changes, and their implications for many manufacturers.

03.01.22
Manufacturing and Distribution Group Newsletter – Winter 2022
ORBA's Manufacturing and Distribution Group's Newsletter examines how, armed with big data, manufacturers can identify patterns, trends and correlations among various manufacturing process steps and inputs. The Newsletter also highlights four key strategies for attracting and retaining talent.

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. 

05.07.19
The Impact of the New Tax Law on Manufacturers and Distributors
Managing and operating a manufacturing and distribution business in the wake of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) can feel like an overwhelming task. However, there are provisions under the new tax law that present both opportunities and challenges to the industry. Join ORBA for this free breakfast seminar as Joel Herman, Tom Vance, […]

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.