I am a NIU alumnus and hold a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. I am also a licensed CPA in Illinois and a CGMA. I hold memberships in the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, ICPAS (Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society) and NATP (National Association of Tax Preparers). My career has taken me from staff accountant to audit manager of a large regional CPA firm and from CME auditor to CFO in an FCM (futures commission merchant). I now run my own accounting and tax practice and have had extensive experience in tax preparation for over 30 years. I also have the background needed to suit your small business needs including the initial set up.