09.22.20
Is Remote Selling the New Normal? Tips to Make the Most of Your Sales Program
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the way people interact and do business. Many of the changes that have been made to adapt to a social-distancing environment within the digital landscape will likely become permanent and evolve over time. Though pre-COVID-19 digital trends were already surfacing as a basis for contemporary selling, many experts agree that the […]

07.07.20
Is it Time to Update Your Company’s Drug Use Policy?
Given the safety risks involved with many manufacturing jobs, it is a good idea for manufacturers to adopt and consistently enforce a drug and alcohol policy. However, the evolving legal environment — particularly with many states moving toward legalizing marijuana — greatly complicates the process. Alcohol vs. marijuana When marijuana was illegal everywhere, determining how […]

06.17.20
SECURE Act: New Tax Incentives for Employers to Offer Retirement Benefits
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act authorizes a new, cost-effective type of retirement plan: The pooled employer plan (PEP) beginning in 2021. This is a new type of multiple employer plan (MEP). MEPs have been available for many years, but they suffer from some serious drawbacks and inherent complexities that make […]

08.31.20
Manufacturing and Distribution Group Newsletter – Summer 2020
Our Manufacturing and Distribution Group's Summer 2020 Newsletter reminds companies to consider how net operating losses interact with two tax areas: consolidated group considerations and the business interest deduction election, and reviews the benefits of having a diverse workforce.

05.15.20
Manufacturing and Distribution Group Newsletter – Spring 2020
Our Manufacturing and Distribution Group's Spring newsletter looks into how amending previous years’ tax returns can possibly free up cash, as well as provides four strategies for closing the skills gap.

02.20.19
Manufacturing and Distribution Group Newsletter – Winter 2019
Our Manufacturing & Distribution Group's Winter 2019 Newsletter offers five tips for boosting your profits, as well as insight on how tax reform may benefit your company.

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, […]

04.13.20
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2020 “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch”
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (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 2020.  

04.17.19
ORBA Announces Cloud CFO and Accounting Service Hires
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to welcome Carissa Coppola as an Associate in the Accounting Services Department, and Emily Cohen, Jason Dion and Joshua Trezek as Associates in the Cloud CFO Services Department

04.08.19
ORBA Appoints Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO — Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cara Sample, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer.

09.02.20
Providing Employees With Tax-Free COVID-19 Assistance: What Employers Need to Know
Are your employees struggling with unexpected medical, work-from-home, childcare or other expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, a little-known tax law allows you to make tax-free payments to employees to help them cover these expenses.

09.01.20
Pitfalls of Executive Payroll Tax Deferral
The IRS issued guidance (Notice 2020-65) implementing President Trump’s executive action to defer the employee portion of the Social Security payroll tax. The guidance is brief, leaving employers with questions about whether, and how, to implement the deferral.

08.12.20
What Does the Executive Action Deferring Payroll Taxes Mean for Employers and Employees?
On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed an executive memorandum that defers an employee’s portion of Social Security and Medicare taxes from September 1 through December 31, 2020. At this point, the taxes are just deferred, meaning they will still have to be paid at a later date.

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.

01.02.19
Various Media – Crain’s Business Ranks ORBA Among Chicago’s Largest Accounting Firms
ORBA was recently mentioned in the media for being ranked 18th out of the 25 largest accounting firms in Chicago, listed by Crain’s Chicago Business. Reporting media include MarketWatch, Pittsburgh Business Times, the Daily Herald, Daily Penny Alerts and Chicago City Room. View the official press release.

06.08.20
Message from Managing Director Mark Thomson
Over the past two weeks, I have watched the many peaceful protests across the City of Chicago, our local communities and across the nation. People of all backgrounds are speaking out against the continuing injustice against people of color, specifically Black people.

04.17.19
ORBA Announces Cloud CFO and Accounting Service Hires
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to welcome Carissa Coppola as an Associate in the Accounting Services Department, and Emily Cohen, Jason Dion and Joshua Trezek as Associates in the Cloud CFO Services Department

04.08.19
ORBA Appoints Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO — Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cara Sample, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer.