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Overview
Patty Ruiz has more than 11 years in the accounting field and is a member of ORBA’s Accounting Services Group. Patty has provided tax compliance, tax research and attestation services, including reviews and compilations, as well as accounting and bookkeeping services for individuals and privately-held companies. She also has broad experience in audit services. Patty assists clients with monthly and year-end close in QuickBooks and other accounting software, as well as federal and state tax notices.
Services
Industries
Overview
Patty Ruiz has more than 11 years in the accounting field and is a member of ORBA’s Accounting Services Group. Patty has provided tax compliance, tax research and attestation services, including reviews and compilations, as well as accounting and bookkeeping services for individuals and privately-held companies. She also has broad experience in audit services. Patty assists clients with monthly and year-end close in QuickBooks and other accounting software, as well as federal and state tax notices.
Proactive
Completing projects in an efficient matter, while meeting strict deadlines, is important to Patty. She believes that maintaining an open line of communication with clients is the key to providing the best service. Patty believes that sharing opportunities for tax savings and improvements to accounting processes while working closely with directors in improving a client’s business are some of the best ways to provide value-added services to clients.
Outside of the Office
Born and raised on the southwest side of Chicago, Patty loves spending time with her family. She also enjoys reading historical fiction, such as those by Philippa Gregory, and classics, including those by Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. And while Patty adores sightseeing across Chicago and rooting for the White Sox, she loves to travel as well. Her favorite destinations include Spain and Italy.
Languages
- Spanish
Memberships & Affiliations
- Association for Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)
- Illinois CPA Society
Education
- B.S., Accounting, DePaul University
News
ORBA Announces the Addition of New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is proud to announce that Akeem Ogunsegun and Patty Ruiz will join Carlo Calma as Co-Chairs of ORBA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Both Akeem and Patty have dedicated their time and talents to the DEI Committee since it was established in August 2020.
The news of Patricia Ruiz joining ORBA’s Accounting Services Department and Seamus M. Donoghue, CPA, MST joining its Tax Department was mentioned in several media outlets including: Daily Herald, Yahoo! Finance and Chicago Business Journal.
CHICAGO – Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to welcome Patricia Ruiz to its Accounting Services Department and Seamus M. Donoghue to its Tax Department.