02.13.19
Tax Planning Considerations for New Law Firm Partners
Recently becoming a partner at your firm, or in the near future, is an exciting milestone in your professional life. With any leadership role comes a new set of responsibilities yet it’s surprising how few are prepared for the financial implications of such an undertaking. Now is the perfect time to consider your personal financial […]

01.16.19
Accounting Update for Not-For-Profit Organizations
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has rolled out a handful of accounting updates that will greatly impact how not-for-profit organizations record and report various transactions. These new regulations include: How to present financial statements under ASU 2016-14; How to recognize revenue including clarifying guidance for contributions received and contributions made; and How to recognize […]

11.15.18
Tax Planning Trends and Tips for the Real Estate Industry
The cyclical nature of the real estate industry, coupled with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, presents a new set of challenges for real estate investors, owners, operators and other professionals in the industry. But with these challenges come various opportunities for growth through creative tax-planning strategies. Join ORBA for […]

08.21.18
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impacts Not-For-Profit Organizations
The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) brings the most significant changes to the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years. With the new tax law comes several provisions that may affect your not-for-profit organization. Join ORBA’s Thomas Vance, JD, LLM and Laurence Sophian, CPA, with special guest Norah […]

02.15.18
The Impact of Tax Reform on Your Practice
The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act marks the most significant change to the tax code in 30 years. With the new tax law come sweeping reforms that will impact your business and you personally. Join the experts from ORBA for a seminar discussing: How the new tax law will affect your practice; […]

01.17.18
Changes to Not-For-Profit Financial Reporting
Join ORBA’s Not-For-Profit Group on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center as we discuss the changes to Not-For-Profit Financial Reporting. James Quaid, CPA and Alison Fetzer, CPA will present an overview of all of the changes within ASU 2016-14, the Not-for-Profit Financial Reporting Standard. This presentation is a follow-up to a prior […]

11.29.17
Not-For-Profit Board Members: What are Your Responsibilities?
Join ORBA’s Not-For-Profit Group on Wednesday, November 29, at the Chicago Yacht Club, as we discuss the responsibilities of Not-For-Profit board members: Financial Reporting: How to read your organization’s financial statements; 990 Reporting: What should I be looking at?; and Oversight and Responsibilities: Policies, procedures and best practices. Seats are limited. Please be sure to REGISTER by […]

11.09.17
The Road to Your Financial Future
Have you built a solid foundation for your financial future? Will you or your loved ones be protected if you suffer from an accident or illness? Have you planned for your retirement? Do you have a bucket list, but aren’t sure if you’ve saved enough money to fulfill your dreams? Do you have an estate […]

09.28.17
Curating a Culture for Growth
Join us for a breakfast seminar, networking and Q&A on September 28 at TechNexus. How does a growing company maintain its innovation and competitive edge? By hiring great employees?  Nope. It’s by KEEPING them. By practicing open book management and offering a stake in profits, you can retain great talent to help your company thrive. Learn […]

05.24.17
Making Sense of FASB’s New Accounting Standard for Not-For-Profit Organizations
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently released its first update to the financial reporting rules for not-for-profit organizations. Join ORBA's Alison Fetzer and Sarah Widlock as they discuss how this new rule will affect your not-for-profit organization's financial statements.