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Who is Porte Brown?

Porte Brown LLC is a full service accounting and consulting firm headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

In addition to the traditional accounting services, such as tax planning and preparation, audit, business valuations, and retirement plan administration, Porte Brown also provides strategic consulting and leading-edge technology implementation for clients in cloud and non-cloud environments.

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Tariff Refunds

Businesses that paid certain tariffs later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court may now be eligible to apply for refunds through U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s new CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) process.This may be a valuable opportunity for businesses that import goods or work with customs brokers, freight forwarders, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, or international suppliers. Register for webinar on May 5th »

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Who is Porte Brown?

Porte Brown LLC is a full service accounting and consulting firm headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

In addition to the traditional accounting services, such as tax planning and preparation, audit, business valuations, and retirement plan administration, Porte Brown also provides strategic consulting and leading-edge technology implementation for clients in cloud and non-cloud environments.

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Porte Brown Client Rating / Testimonials

Porte Brown is committed to providing an exceptional experience for our clients. To that end, we recently conducted a client survey to gather feedback on how we're doing and see if there are any areas for improvement. The feedback we received was invaluable and will help us maintain the high standard of service our clients have come to expect. Here's a look at what our clients had to say.

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Careers

Porte Brown Careers - Apply Today!

At Porte Brown, we are passionate about helping our clients achieve amazing results. We also realize that a happy, motivated staff brings results that surpass our competition.

Working at Porte Brown »Open Positions »Apply Online »Benefits at Porte Brown »

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WEBINAR: New IEEPA Refund Process: How to Claim Tariff Refunds
May 1, 2026

Many U.S. businesses may have inadvertently paid IEEPA-related tariffs on recent imports without being aware that these duties could be eligible for refund through U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) new Consolidated Administration and Entries (CAPE) process. Join our upcoming webinar, on May 5 at 2pm, designed to provide clarity on the tariff refund procedure for business professionals, finance leaders, and operations teams...

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Best Places to Work in Illinois 2026
Porte Brown Named One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Illinois
April 21, 2026

Porte Brown is pleased to announce the firm has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Illinois. The Best Places to Work competition is a combination survey and awards ceremony established to identify the top employers in the state of Illinois, benefiting the state's economy, workforce, and businesses. This is a project of Daily Herald Suburban Business in partnership with...

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Joe Gleba & Mark Gallegos
Porte Brown Announces Joseph Gleba and Mark Gallegos Named to Forbes 2026 America's Best-In-State CPAs List
April 16, 2026

Porte Brown is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Gleba, CPA, CCIFP, CEO & Managing Partner, and Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST, Tax Partner, have been named to the Forbes 2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs list in Illinois. The Forbes recognition highlights CPAs across the country who have distinguished themselves through professional achievement...

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Ashley Trabaris: 2026 Women to Watch Emerging Leader
Porte Brown Announces Ashley Trabaris Named a 2026 Illinois CPA Society Women to Watch Emerging Leader Award Recipient
April 16, 2026

Porte Brown is pleased to announce that Ashley Trabaris, CPA, MST, Senior Manager, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Women to Watch Emerging Leader Award. The ICPAS Women to Watch Awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, and the development of women as...

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Mark Gallegos, Porte Brown Tax Partner
Porte Brown Announces Mark Gallegos Appointed to Illinois CPA Society Board of Directors
April 1, 2026

Porte Brown is pleased to announce that Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST, Tax Partner, has been appointed to the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Board of Directors for a three-year term running April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029. The Illinois CPA Society is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, representing more than 20,000 accounting and finance professionals...

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2026 Accounting Today Regional Leader & Firm to Watch
Porte Brown Recognized by Accounting Today as a 2026 Regional Leader & Firm to Watch
March 24, 2026

Porte Brown is pleased to announce the firm has been named a Great Lakes Regional Leader by Accounting Today as well as a Firm to Watch in this year’s “Top 100 Firms & Accounting’s Regional Leaders” report. This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the accounting industry...

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