CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Sandy Burhans has joined the firm as the Sports and Entertainment Group Leader. Sandy is also a member of the firm’s Community Outreach and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees.

With more than 20 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry, Sandy is a trusted advisor who simplifies her clients’ tax preparation through the complicated “jock tax” spider web. Previously, Sandy spent two decades with a top sports agency that specialized in the NBA and NFL where she handled many client relationships spanning from the athletes’ rookie year to veteran status to retirement.

“Sandy’s wealth of knowledge with the leagues, teams and financial advisors, along with the strengths of ORBA, will cement us as the leader in this growing industry,” said Mark Thomson, Managing Director of ORBA.

Sandy has a Bachelor of Science in Law from William Jewell College. She is also a licensed Health and Life Insurance Broker and a Notary Public in the State of Illinois.

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