Porte Brown's Bruce Jones Featured in the Daily Herald Business:
Accountant Loves Rush!

July 26, 2014 — Drag racing, says Bruce Jones, is like being shot out of a cannon.

Jones, a CPA whose day job is a managing partner at Porte Brown in Elk Grove Village, says it’s all about the adrenaline. “I love drag racing because of the rush that you get,” he says, “an

instant rush that’s over in under nine seconds.”    Read more »   Watch video »

 

Porte Brown Highlighted in the Daily Herald Business Ledger:
Awards Honor CFOs' Evolving Role in Business

July 23, 2014 — Last night Porte Brown's Bruce Jones gave the keynote speech for the Daily Herald's CFO of the Year Awards. The event honored local area CFOs in a wide variety of industries. The honorees were nominated by their peers for their hard work and contribution to the success of their organizations and the overall success and growth of the region.

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Porte Brown Featured in Daily Herald Business Ledger:
Appreciation Goes a Long Way!

June 23, 2014 — Porte Brown's Bruce Jones answers questions about staff communication programs. Q. How do you reward employees? A. We like to show appreciation for our employees by treating them to fun events and perks throughout the year. I wouldn’t say it’s a reward, but more like a show of gratitude for all of their hard work throughout the year. During tax season we cater in food for everyone working late, and we also invite a masseuse in to the office to provide a small break to the daily grind.  Read more »

 

Porte Brown Named as One of the 2014 Best Places To Work in Illinois

April 22, 2014 — Porte Brown LLC is pleased to announce that the firm was recently named as one of the 2014 Best Places To Work in Illinois. The awards program began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC), the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce, and the Workforce Boards of Metropolitan Chicago and managed by Best Companies Group.
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Porte Brown's Dan Karnatz Earns Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) Designation

February 26, 2014 — Porte Brown LLC is pleased to announce that Dan Karnatz has earned the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). Dan successfully completed the certification process with the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts to earn his CVA designation. Read more »

 

Porte Brown Expands in the Northwest Suburbs

January 30, 2014 — Porte Brown LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of LHW & Associates  based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. LHW offers specialized services for clients in industries such as mortgage banking, construction, manufacturing, real estate, medical, professional services and various consumer markets. In addition to traditional accounting services, LHW & Associates has an established "Virtual  CFO" practice in which the firm offers the full services of a Chief Financial Officer on an as-needed basis giving companies all the benefits of a traditional in-house, full-time CFO in a more cost and time-efficient manner. Read more »

 

Porte Brown Named as One of the 2013 Best Accounting Firms
To Work For

September 18, 2013—Porte Brown LLC is pleased to announce that the firm was once again named as one of the 2013 Best Accounting Firms to Work for. This annual list was created by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in the accounting industry. Read more »