Cray, Kaiser Ltd.

Cray, Kaiser Ltd. Not Just Numbers People. People People. The numbers matter because of the people whose businesses and lives they affect.

CK is growing and we couldn't be more excited!Please join us in celebrating C**t Adams, Ty Chamberlin and Oliver Barkal ...
06/17/2026

CK is growing and we couldn't be more excited!

Please join us in celebrating C**t Adams, Ty Chamberlin and Oliver Barkal who are all joining us as Staff Accountants.

Three new faces, one incredible team. We're so happy to have you with us! 🎉

We're thrilled to introduce two talented professionals to the CK team! 👏Please join us in welcoming Zach Boesen, our new...
06/16/2026

We're thrilled to introduce two talented professionals to the CK team! 👏

Please join us in welcoming Zach Boesen, our newest Senior Assurance Accountant and Chely Otero, who joins us as an Accounting and Advisory (CAAS) Senior. Zach and Chely bring new talent and expertise to our firm and we couldn't be more excited to have them with us.

So happy to have you here, Zach and Chely!

Illinois businesses: a sales tax deadline is right around the corner.Dozens of local taxing jurisdictions are updating t...
06/11/2026

Illinois businesses: a sales tax deadline is right around the corner.

Dozens of local taxing jurisdictions are updating their sales tax rates next month and businesses need to be prepared.

We've put together a full overview of what's changing, what's taxed and what steps to take before the deadline. Check out our latest blog post to make sure you're ready: https://hubs.li/Q04kB6D40

Have questions? Our trusted advisors are here to help. You can give us a call at (630) 953-4900.

06/09/2026

Manufacturers: Are you actually covering your costs or just guessing?

Labor is just the beginning. Don't forget:
✔️Payroll taxes
✔️Rent & facility costs
✔️Overhead & plant operations

A fully loaded BOM is the difference between a profitable bid and a costly mistake.

Did your business pay tax penalties or interest between 2020-2023? In Kwong v. United States, a court found that the IRS...
05/29/2026

Did your business pay tax penalties or interest between 2020-2023?

In Kwong v. United States, a court found that the IRS may not have correctly applied pandemic-era deadline extensions when assessing certain penalities and interest. That could mean some of the assessments shouldn't have been charged at all.
This is a time-sensitive issue since July 10, 2026, is expected to be a key date for making a claim in many cases. This refund wouldn't be automatic, so eligible taxpayers would need to take action. The IRS is appealing the decision, so the law is still developing. Read our blog to find out more and reach out to us if you think this might apply to you. https://hubs.li/Q04hZxsz0

Is your period-end close stressful or does it depend on only a few people? You're not alone. It's not a people problem; ...
05/27/2026

Is your period-end close stressful or does it depend on only a few people? You're not alone. It's not a people problem; it's a structure problem.
Our latest blog talks about the foundational fixes that can help your numbers inform decisions and be something leadership can rely on. Read the full blog to learn how a stronger close process can bring confidence to your financial reporting: https://hubs.li/Q04hYXk80

What's your business actually worth and how do you find out?In our audio blog, Jason Hofferica, CPA and Certified Valuat...
05/15/2026

What's your business actually worth and how do you find out?
In our audio blog, Jason Hofferica, CPA and Certified Valuation Analyst at CK, pulls back the curtain on business valuations.

A few things he covers:
🔹 Why a valuation is an estimate, not a precise number and why that's okay
🔹 What is fair market value
🔹 Why comparing a small business to publicly traded companies is a mistake
🔹 How equipment is valued and why that matters

Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, gifting shares or just planning ahead for estate purposes, understanding how valuations work puts you in a stronger position at the table.

🎧 Give the audio blog a listen on our website. https://hubs.li/Q04gGPWg0

We're thrilled to share that Maria Gordon, tax manager at CK, has been named a member of the Illinois CPA Society's Taxa...
05/05/2026

We're thrilled to share that Maria Gordon, tax manager at CK, has been named a member of the Illinois CPA Society's Taxation State & Local Committee. We're grateful for Maria's continued commitment to the profession and excited to see the impact she will make. Congratulations, Maria! We couldn't be prouder!

04/27/2026

When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, our role at Cray Kaiser goes beyond the numbers, we show up as consultants first. M&A is a big moment for any business owner. Having a trusted advisor in your corner to ask the tough questions can make all the difference. CK's Managing Principal, Deanna Salo, explains how we approach the process. If you have more questions, please call us at (630) 953-4900 or connect with us on our website. https://hubs.li/Q04cY4wH0

04/22/2026

Did you know that nonprofits have unique financial reporting requirements that set them apart from for-profit organizations?
One of those is the Statement of Functional Expenses, which is a financial statement that breaks down expenses into three key categories. Carl Thomas, a manager at CK, explains what the three categories are and why they are important. Check out the full video on our website. https://hubs.li/Q04c_d3b0

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