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CJBS

Friendly and collaborative tax, accounting, and advisory services tailored to your unique business n

Based in Northbrook, IL, CJBS serves individuals and businesses in the Chicago area with personalized tax, accounting, and advisory services. Our diverse and collaborative experts act as an extension of your team — going beyond the numbers to provide analysis and insights about your business to help you make decisions that ensure your long-term success.

10/05/2026

What does good collaboration look like inside an accounting firm?

For us, it often means a client question does not stay with one person.

Someone may begin by talking with their usual CJBS advisor and, depending on what they are working through, that advisor can pull in a colleague with experience in valuation, audit, tax, forensic accounting or a particular industry.

That team approach becomes especially valuable as businesses grow and their needs become more complex. The person who has known the client for years can stay involved while bringing additional expertise into the room when it is useful.

It also means our own team members are constantly learning from one another. A question in the hallway, a second opinion on an issue or a quick introduction to someone with deeper experience can make the entire team stronger.

Clients may have one primary relationship at CJBS, but there is a much larger team behind it.

10/02/2026

One of the benefits of working with businesses across so many different industries is seeing how often the same challenges show up in very different places.

A manufacturer may be thinking about how to grow without adding too much complexity. A medical practice may be figuring out how to bring in another provider. A real estate company may be evaluating its next investment, while a cannabis operator is adapting to a market that seems to change constantly.

The details are different, but many of the bigger questions are familiar: When is it time to invest? Where should we be more cautious? What needs to change before we grow again? Who should be part of the decision?

Working across industries gives our team a broader perspective on how businesses approach those questions and what tends to help companies navigate periods of change successfully.

It is one of the things that keeps the work interesting at CJBS. There is always something new to learn, and often something learned in one industry that can make us better advisors in another.

09/30/2026

For Luigi Mollo, an interest in accounting started long before his first full-time job.

Luigi grew up getting an inside look at the accounting side of his family’s business, an experience that helped shape his interest in working with family-owned and closely held companies.

This May, he graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a degree in Accounting and Finance. In July, he joined CJBS as an Associate and began putting that background to work as he starts his accounting career.

A Riverside native from a big Italian family, Luigi is also a competitive soccer player and enjoys spending time with family and friends around Chicago.

We’re excited to have Luigi beginning his career with the CJBS team. Welcome, Luigi!

Get to know him: https://cjbs.com/our-team/luigi-mollo/

09/28/2026

One thing we value at CJBS is making it easy for clients to ask questions.

Business owners are already juggling plenty, and financial topics can get complicated quickly. We never expect someone to walk into a meeting knowing the terminology, the rules or exactly which question they should be asking.

Sometimes the most useful conversations start with something simple:

“Can you explain what this means?”

“Are we thinking about this the right way?”

“What should we be paying attention to?”

Those questions often lead to better discussions because they give us a chance to understand what the client is really trying to accomplish and explain the financial side in a way that is useful to them.

Good advisory work should leave clients feeling clearer about their options and more comfortable making the next decision.

That is the kind of relationship we work to build at CJBS.

09/25/2026

One of the best parts of an internship is when it turns into something more.

Jake Ilkka first joined CJBS as an audit intern in summer 2025. Now, we’re excited to officially welcome him back as a full-time Associate on our audit team.

Jake earned his bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and Marketing from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has continued his education there through the Master of Accounting Science program.

During his time with CJBS, we’ve had the opportunity to see firsthand how quickly Jake learns, adapts and takes on new challenges. Having an intern choose to begin their career here is also something we’re especially proud of.

Welcome back, Jake. We’re looking forward to watching you continue to grow at CJBS!

Learn more about Jake: https://cjbs.com/our-team/jake-ilkka/

09/23/2026

Opening another location can be an exciting step for a growing business, but the lease payment is only one of the costs that comes with expansion.

There may be buildout expenses, equipment purchases, additional payroll, insurance, utilities and other overhead to account for before the new location is fully up and running. Depending on the business, there may also be a period when those expenses are increasing faster than revenue from the new location.

Taking time to model those costs before signing a lease can give business owners a clearer picture of how the expansion may affect cash flow and what level of sales the new location may need to support itself.

It is also a good time to look at financing, tax considerations and how the expansion fits into the company’s broader plans.

If expansion is on your radar, talk with your CJBS advisor before the lease is finalized so you can run through the numbers together.

09/21/2026

Accounting careers don’t always begin in accounting.

Before joining CJBS as an Associate, Jake Silbar worked as a general manager in the cannabis industry, where he gained hands-on experience with retail operations, compliance and navigating a highly regulated business environment.

That background gives Jake a perspective we value at CJBS, particularly as we continue working with businesses across the cannabis industry and other complex, highly regulated sectors.

Jake is a Colorado State University graduate with a degree in horticulture and a minor in business administration, and he’s already become known for his attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile.

Outside the office, his interests are equally varied: ceramics, magic classes and volunteer work are all on the list.

We’re excited to have you at CJBS, Jake!

Get to know Jake: https://cjbs.com/our-team/jake-silbar/

09/17/2026

Calling all UIC accounting students! 👋

CJBS is excited to be participating in the Fall 2026 Meet the Firms Accounting Career Fair next week.

With more than 500 accounting students expected to attend, we’re looking forward to meeting future professionals, learning more about what they’re looking for in their careers and sharing what it’s like to build a career at CJBS.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 12–4 p.m.
📍 UIC Student Center East
750 S. Halsted St., Chicago

If you’re looking for an internship or full-time opportunity, stop by and say hello to the CJBS team. We’d love to meet you!

09/16/2026

A new brand deal might feel like a marketing win.

It can also raise a few questions for your accountant.

Where was the work performed? Is income coming from multiple states? Does the contract affect how that income is treated? Has your overall income changed enough to adjust estimated tax payments?

These questions become especially important as creators begin traveling for work, taking on larger sponsorships, hiring contractors or launching new revenue streams.

The biggest takeaway from CJBS Senior Associate Georgia Maskalunas, CPA, and Manager Mitchell Johnson: keep your accountant in the loop as the business changes.

A quick conversation now can give you more opportunity to plan before tax season arrives.

Read more on the CJBS blog: https://cjbs.com/making-money-on-social-media-8-things-your-accountant-wants-you-to-know/

09/14/2026

There are certain people in every office who help keep everything moving, and we’re happy to introduce one of the newest people filling that role at CJBS.

Kendall Sheehan joined us as an Administrative Associate, bringing years of office management experience with her.

Before coming to CJBS, Kendall spent six years managing operations for a fast-paced sports card and memorabilia auction business, along with previous administrative roles across several other industries.

She has already brought an approachable, dependable presence to the office and a genuine willingness to help both our clients and our team.

Kendall also recently relocated from Colorado to Chicago, so she’s getting to know a new firm and a new city at the same time.

Welcome to CJBS, Kendall!

Learn more about Kendall: https://cjbs.com/our-team/kendall-sheehan/

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10 Parkway N Suite 200
Deerfield, IL
60015

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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http://www.cjbs.com/

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