To meet the needs of our clients, Skala & Associates PC, was established as an Illinois CPA firm in 1985 to provide accounting, tax, and business advisory services to corporations, small businesses and individuals throughout the Western Chicago suburbs. We provide quality service for our clients by staying abreast of accounting and tax law changes and by taking a proactive interest in the smooth financial management of your business. At Skala & Associates PC, we make it our goal to understand the individual needs of every client including addressing industry specific challenges, compliance needs and standard tax practices. Skala & Associates PC has participated in the Peer Review program administered by the Illinois CPA Society since the program's inception and has successfully met all of the standards set forth by the program for each review period. The standards are established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Francine Skala, CPA Fran has provided accounting, business advisory and tax services to business entities and individuals for 27 years. She has built a reputation as an expert in tax and business consulting for closely held businesses. Fran's many years of income tax experience enable her to help her clients minimize their taxes and retain more of their income. Fran graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Rosary College. She is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois. Fran is also a licensed financial advisor and insurance representative.