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Overview
Danielle Winkle has been with ORBA since 1984, becoming a director in 1995. Danielle is a member of the firm’s Litigation Support Team, Marital Dissolution Services Team and the Technology Advancement Committee. Over her career, she has worked extensively with individuals and privately-held companies in a variety industries, including manufacturing, real estate, construction, distribution and various service industries. Danielle delivers guidance on a full range of financial and business services, including audits, reviews and compilations, cost analyses, cash flow reviews, and litigation support. Danielle also provides specialty business consulting work to help clients improve their bottom line.
When Danielle isn’t supporting or providing CFO level guidance, she assists clients with establishing a strong financial foundation by helping them register with tax authorities, setting up the right accounting software and developing proper systems and internal controls for their financial functions. Clients frequently rely on Danielle for her expertise. Her work in the field is sought after and she often leads seminars on accounting and internal control procedures for clients and community organizations.
Services
Industries
Overview
Danielle Winkle has been with ORBA since 1984, becoming a director in 1995. Danielle is a member of the firm’s Litigation Support Team, Marital Dissolution Services Team and the Technology Advancement Committee. Over her career, she has worked extensively with individuals and privately-held companies in a variety industries, including manufacturing, real estate, construction, distribution and various service industries. Danielle delivers guidance on a full range of financial and business services, including audits, reviews and compilations, cost analyses, cash flow reviews, and litigation support. Danielle also provides specialty business consulting work to help clients improve their bottom line.
When Danielle isn’t supporting or providing CFO level guidance, she assists clients with establishing a strong financial foundation by helping them register with tax authorities, setting up the right accounting software and developing proper systems and internal controls for their financial functions. Clients frequently rely on Danielle for her expertise. Her work in the field is sought after and she often leads seminars on accounting and internal control procedures for clients and community organizations.
Proactive
Danielle knows that the best way she can help clients is to listen to them and completely understand their needs. Doing so allows her to stay a couple steps ahead and effectively apply the best practices she has learned throughout her career. Her reward is seeing her clients grow their businesses year after year. Through the tough times, Danielle rolls up her sleeves and works hand-in-hand with her clients to get them through to the other side.
Outside of the Office
Outside of the office, Danielle tends to her family. Whenever the opportunity arises, she is excited to plan her next trip to a new destination throughout Europe and Asia.
Civic Activities
- Chicago Foundation for Women
Member, Finance Committee - Executive Board Member, Friends of Lincoln
Certifications & Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Illinois CPA Society
Education
- B.S., Accounting, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Blogs
Why Smart Manufacturers Review Their Contracts
Manufacturers and distributors may enter into various types of long-term contracts, including property and equipment leasing, raw materials, confidentiality, exclusivity and joint venture agreements. Contracts should be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that the agreements remain enforceable, compliant and financially advantageous.
Tips for Effective Performance-Based Compensation
Firms that still use a lockstep model to compensate associates may be undermining their profitability and competitiveness. Instead, firms might consider a performance-based system that compensates associates based on a range of factors, including billable hours, client satisfaction and professional development. This blog explains how to adopt fair and consistent performance-based compensation.
Workplace Violence: Proactive Efforts Foster Safe, Productive Work Environments
No one thinks their factory or warehouse will be the setting for work-related violence. Workplace shootings by disgruntled employees are continually in the news, especially if they result in a fatality. This violence, while serious, is relatively infrequent. This blog looks at the different types of workplace violence and steps that companies can take to minimize the opportunities for violence to occur.
What You Need to Know About Professional Liability Insurance
Practicing law without professional liability insurance can be a financial disaster. But lawyers have options when it comes to the amount and type of liability coverage; even the price may be flexible. This article discusses the basics of malpractice policies and how insurers set rates.
Best Practices: Cash Flow Forecasting
Capital is the lifeblood of any manufacturing business. Each week, expenses must be met, even though customers might not pay on time — or in full. This article offers best practices to help eliminate much of the heartburn associated with managing a manufacturing facility’s day-to-day capital.
Newsletters
Manufacturing and Distribution Group Newsletter – Fall 2016
ORBA’s Manufacturing and Distribution Group Newsletter is a quarterly publication focused on effective manufacturing and distribution management. The Fall 2016 issue includes two articles, “Cyber Risks Mount: Preventive Measures for Manufacturers” and “Spotlight on Fraud in the Manufacturing Industry.”
Manufacturing and Distribution Group Newsletter – Winter 2015
ORBA’s Manufacturing and Distribution Group Newsletter is a quarterly publication focused on effective manufacturing and distribution management. The Winter 2015 issue includes two articles, Offering Incentives Can Mean Extra Income All Around and IRS Hot Buttons: Defending Your Business Against Tax Audits.
Law Firm Group Newsletter – Fall 2014
The ORBA Law Firm Group Newsletter is a quarterly publication focused on effective practice management. The Fall 2014 issue includes two articles: Beyond Revenues: A Better Way to Compensate Partners and Cross-Selling Phobia? Turn Your Attorneys into Successful Marketers.
