Clarke Public Accounting is a full-service accounting firm serving your small to mid-size business - a rock steady partner who keeps you on track, yet also possesses the flexibility to help you quickly adapt and maximize opportunities that arise. Whether your goal is for your company to scale and grow or maintain a steady course, we focus on partnering with your business to automate and simplify your operations.
Our monthly service includes rock-solid analysis and timely information. We'll ensure you always understand your business' health and financial position and actively minimize your tax liability. Our goal is to help our clients achieve their business goals with a greater sense of peace. Please contact us anytime to learn how we can help to make that happen.
Our monthly service includes rock-solid analysis and timely information. We'll ensure you always understand your business' health and financial position and actively minimize your tax liability. Our goal is to help our clients achieve their business goals with a greater sense of peace. Please contact us anytime to learn how we can help to make that happen.
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Founded in 1993, Clarke Public Accounting is a team of CPAs and professionals with a reputation for being proactive, organized and smart. We know there is a solution to every problem and we trust our people, systems, and processes to find that solution. Our clients not only value our guidance and expertise, they depend on it to keep their businesses running smoothly and calmly.
CPA strives to be your "CFO" and work as a partner in your business, looking out for your best interest and helping your company grow. Our goal is to automate and simplify your operations, freeing you to focus on your business! Unlike most firms, we don't charge by the hour. Call us anytime for business and accounting advice or financial guidance.
You must check your municipality to see if they have opted out of the sick leave ordinance. It depends on where the worker is working. Federal minimum wage is $7.25, but Illinois' minimum wage is $8.25, and in Cook County it is $11.00 and in the city of Chicago it is $12.00. The rates are lower for tipped employees.
Reviews (11)
Tyler Smith
Feb 21, 2021
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I have been working with Vedha at Clarke Public Accounting for the last year. She has been fantastic. She is always very professional, quick to respond, and polite. I started working with them in 2020, when it became apparent to me that I was no longer able to keep up with the accounting requirements of my small business on my own. Vedha and Clarke Public Accounting have been extremely beneficial, and have allowed me to focus on growing my customer base and business while they manage the financial details for me. I highly recommend that anyone reading this contact CPA to see how they can help you
Amanda Mitchell
Feb 20, 2021
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CPA has provided amazing support to me and my business for the last year. I could not be more grateful for their well-rounded services in accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, and payroll. I feel more confident in having them in my corner. Vedha and Susan have been quick to answer my questions, provide new knowledge and support, and will take the time to explain and help me understand my options. I appreciate CPA and trust their support as I grow my business.
Courtney Bilbrey
Feb 19, 2021
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Rachel S.
Feb 12, 2021
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My company recently switched accounting firms and I couldn't be happier! Vedha and Susan have been extraordinarily helpful, especially during these trying times. I'm a new small business owner and I can't overstate how supportive and helpful Clarke Public Accounting has been in keeping our business afloat. They are always quick to answer questions and work on our behalf to ensure what is best for our business. They have also helped us navigate the ever-evolving stipulations of the PPP and have made the entire process manageable and less stressful. Vedha and Susan have been an exceptional
Jessica R.
Oct 30, 2020
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In almost nine years in business I have never worked with an accounting firm that is so organized, efficient, and reliable.
They are a one-stop-shop for payroll, bookkeeping and accounting and take care of all of the details so I can focus on other aspects of running the business.
My QuickBooks is up-to-date, accurate, and if I have any questions, they are readily available for a consultation.
Thank you Clarke Public Accounting!
They are a one-stop-shop for payroll, bookkeeping and accounting and take care of all of the details so I can focus on other aspects of running the business.
My QuickBooks is up-to-date, accurate, and if I have any questions, they are readily available for a consultation.
Thank you Clarke Public Accounting!
Roma Franzia
May 20, 2020
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I have been an business owner for a little over twenty years. Throughout these years, I have worked with two small accounting firms and one large accounting firm. It was not until my businesses were shut down due to Covid-19 that the importance of having an available and knowledgeable accountant became crystal clear! I did not know how to navigate my applications for the PPP or SBA loans. I tried my very best despite my accountant at the time leading blindly as well. I became frustrated and exacerbated. It was not until my friend who lived in California called me for some medical advise and on
Elizabeth S.
Mar 17, 2020
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I started working with Clarke Public Accounting this year to keep my small business running smoothly and to keep all tax planning and accounting current and seamless. They have been amazing. The onboarding process was methodical and we tackled things in easy to digest bites; they explained everything so well. The team is always available to answer questions and responses are clear, even for non-financial folks like me. After meeting with owner Susan Clarke and mapping out a program, I have been working most closely with Vedha Lekshminarayanan and she's awesome. CPA has lifted a huge source
Jennifer Guimond-Quigley
Jun 07, 2019
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Laura G.
May 07, 2019
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I have been self employed for many years and for the past couple of years, CPA has been supporting me in my business. I can't say enough good things about them! I know very little about accounting and managing the financial side of things and yet they are very accommodating; they listen well, explain things thoroughly and are prompt and thorough in their service. Everyone there is a pleasure to work with and they take the stress and anxiety out of all things related to accounting, taxes (personal and business) and navigating anything with the IRS. You can't go wrong by working with
Brandy N.
Jun 28, 2016
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I'm starting a small business and had a few questions. I spoke with Ed Clarke and he helped me figure out that I'm not at the stage where I need to hire Clarke Accounting just yet. Ed took the time to meet with me over the phone and gave me valuable information on how I should prepare moving forward to make the process easier down the road. He took the time to learn what I needed for my business and then pointed me in the right direction for those resources. Such a positive experience and I look forward to working with Clarke in the future for both personal and business accounting
Monique W.
Jan 28, 2016
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Clarke Public Accounting does all the things I really don't like to do - and they do it well. I started working with them last year after talking to Susan Clarke, one of the owners, who is also a CPA. She's so calm, clear and obviously knows her stuff, everything I am looking for in an accounting firm. I am a small business and have been trying to do it all myself for years - using an accountant for annual taxes but not for bookkeeping and planning. I reached a point where I wanted to work with someone who would get me organized but in a painless manner, with efficiency and responsiveness
