Picker & Associates

At Picker & Associates CPA's and Consultants, we are a nationwide firm with corporate offices in Buffalo Grove, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Our firm offers a wide range of accounting, audit, income tax, and consulting services to present clients in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida, Texas, and Arizona. With over 40 years of experience, our firm is committed to providing timely, effective, and responsive service to our clients.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high-quality services to our clients, ensuring that their financial and reporting goals are achieved. We strive to establish close, long-term relationships with our clients, providing them with significant principal contact and personal continuity. Our objective is to assure our clients of significant value, which has proven to be of significant value to our clients.

Our Values

At Picker & Associates CPA's and Consultants, we operate under three core values: honesty, trust, and competence. We believe that these values are essential to building strong relationships with our clients and to providing outstanding service. Our firm is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible service.

Our Services

We offer a broad range of services to cater to the diverse needs of our clients. Our services include:

Individual Services

• Personal Financial Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Estate Planning
• Elder Care

Business Services

• Small Business Accounting
• Payroll
• Part-Time CFO Services
• Audits - Reviews - Compilations
• Forensic Accounting
• Cash Flow Management
• Consulting
• Advisory
• Bank Financing
• Business Valuation
• Strategic Business Planning
• Succession Planning
• New Business Formation
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Internal Controls
• Litigation Support
• Tax Services
• Tax Preparation
• Tax Planning
• Tax Problems
• IRS Audit Representation
• Non-Filed Tax Returns
• Back Taxes Owed
• Payroll Tax Problems
• IRS Liens
• IRS Levies
• IRS Wage Garnishment
• IRS Seizures
• IRS Payment Plan
• Offer In Compromise
• Bankruptcy
• Innocent Spouse Relief

QuickBooks Services

• QuickBooks Setup
• QuickBooks Training
• QuickAnswers
• QuickTune-up
• QuickBooks Tips
• Buy QuickBooks and Save

Homeowner Association Services

• Women's Initiative - Financial and Tax Planning
• Newsletter
• Life Events
• Business Strategies
• Investment Strategies
• Tax Strategies for Business Owners
• Tax Strategies for Individuals

Tax Center

• Track Your Refund
• Tax Due Dates
• Tax Rates
• IRS Tax Forms and Publications
• Record Retention Guide
• State Tax Forms
• 1040 Tax Calculator
• Resources
• Financial Calculators
• Client Portal
• SecureSend
• Recommended Books
• Internet Links
• News and Weather

At Picker & Associates CPA's and Consultants, we strive to provide the best possible service to our clients. Please feel free to contact us to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your financial and reporting goals.