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John Kasperek Co., Inc. Welcomes Salomon Cazares to the Firm

salCALUMET CITY, IL – John Kasperek Co., Inc., a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm in Calumet City, Illinois, announces the addition of Salomon A. Cazares to the team. Cazares, a Frankfort resident, will serve as an Associate performing detailed accounting functions while providing support on audit and consulting engagements.

Cazares previously served the firm as an Intern in 2017 before earning his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern Illinois University.

“I am excited to be rejoining such a talented group of people and getting to work on behalf of our clients,” said Cazares. “It is an honor to be a part of a firm that is so invested in its community and that operates as a team.”

Cazares, a native Spanish speaker, comes to John Kasperek Co., Inc. from MIFAB, Inc. in Chicago, where he served as an Account Specialist preparing month-end and year-end financial reports and reconciling financial statements, among other duties.

“We are so pleased to welcome Sal back to the firm and look forward to what he brings to the table to support our staff and our clients,” said Managing Partner John Kasperek, Jr. “Sal complements our team well with his skill set and his attitude and professionalism.”

While celebrating his firm’s 30th Anniversary this year, Kasperek said the addition of Cazares is a part of the firm’s strategic plans for growth. Another key position to be filled is that of Senior Associate, a job JJKCPA recently posted online: www.kasperekcpa.com/senior-associate. For more information, visit www.kasperekcpa.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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John Kasperek Co., Inc. was founded in 1989 to serve the financial needs of the Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana area. Led by accomplished governmental consulting expert - founder and managing partner John Kasperek, Jr., CPA – the firm is dedicated to providing customized services to local units of government, nonprofit organizations, corporations and individuals at an affordable rate. The staff’s unique expertise is rooted in extensive experience through its municipal and educational auditing and consulting engagements.

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John Kasperek Co., Inc. Assists Calumet Memorial Park District during CPA Day of Service

CMPD tallJohn Kasperek Co., Inc. partners and staff pictured with Calumet Memorial Park District staff (at left and right) on the CMPD grounds during CPA Day of Service.

CALUMET CITY, IL – John Kasperek Co., Inc., a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm in Calumet City, Illinois, volunteered at Calumet Memorial Park District (CMPD) during the Illinois CPA Society’s (ILCPAS) annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. 28, 2018. The ILCPAS coins the “good day for a good deed” as a flexible opportunity for Illinois CPAs and CPA firms to help their communities by participating in a volunteer activity.

Company staff spent the afternoon at the Memorial Park Fieldhouse campus at 612 Wentworth Ave. in Calumet City beautifying the expansive grounds around the fieldhouse, ballpark and miniature golf course. Managing Partner John Kasperek, Jr. said the service was part of their “ongoing outreach to give back to the community in which we work and live.” He said his company has provided accounting assistance and other support to CMPD in the past and is a sponsor for their Miniature Golf Outing Fundraiser this Friday, October 5th.

“As a lifelong Calumet City resident, the Calumet Memorial Park District holds a special place in my heart for their special programs that make a community whole,” said Kasperek. “They are good people providing passionate services to all residents from kids to seniors.”

The Calumet Memorial Park District was created in 1922 as a special unit of local government when a group of citizens envisioned the establishment of a park and recreation system to serve area residents. It was named in honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in World War I. Today, CMPD remains committed to providing quality programs and facilities with a wide variety of year-round recreation programs, facilities, parks, open space and natural areas that respond to the articulated needs and desires of its residents. Visit CMPD online at www.mycmpd.com.

John Kasperek Co., Inc. was founded in 1989 to serve the financial needs of the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area. The firm is dedicated to providing customized services to local units of government, nonprofit organizations, corporations and individuals at an affordable rate. The firm's truly unique expertise is rooted in extensive experience through our municipal and educational auditing and consulting engagements. For more information, visit www.kasperekcpa.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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South Suburban College scholarship recipient joins John Kasperek Co., Inc. as Accounting Assistant

IMG 6816Pictured: South Suburban College student Alison Dolbeer (middle), of Midlothian, accepts the John Kasperek Co., Inc. Scholarship award last week from SSC’s president elect Dr. Lynette Stokes (Vice President of Academic Services), and current president Don Manning at the college’s 2018 Academic Achievement Reception last week. A part-time student nearing her Associate Degree in Accounting, Dolbeer also began working as a full-time employee at JJKCPA on May 15th.

CALUMET CITY, IL – John Kasperek Co., Inc., a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm in Calumet City, Illinois, announced the addition of Alison Dolbeer, of Midlothian, as Accounting Assistant on May 15th. Dolbeer had received the John Kasperek Co., Inc. Scholarship for consecutive years through the South Suburban College Foundation.

In her role as Accounting Assistant, Dolbeer will primarily support the professional staff in tax and auditing services, along with assisting in the administrative functions of the firm. She previously spent six years in administrative and financial services roles, most recently as a National Appraisal Account Manager, and Dolbeer is also currently serving her second term on the Midlothian School District 143 Board of Education. A part-time student nearing her Associate Degree in Accounting at SSC, Dolbeer has remained on the Dean’s list since 2016 and has experience with QuickBooks and other accounting software.

“We are so happy to see Alison grow from our firm’s first scholarship recipient two years ago into a full-time role with us that she is very well equipped for,” said John Kasperek, Jr., Managing Partner. “We have been a partner of South Suburban College for many years and it’s a pleasure to hire one of their best and brightest. This is also another example of the continued growth that John Kasperek Co., Inc. is experiencing in the Chicago Southland region.”

For more information, visit www.kasperekcpa.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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John Kasperek Co., Inc. was founded in 1989 to serve the financial needs of the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Led by founder and company president John Kasperek, Jr., CPA – the firm’s talented team of Certified Public Accountants and professional staff is dedicated to providing customized services to local units of government, nonprofit organizations, corporations and individuals at an affordable rate.

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Stephanie Blanco, CPA, named partner at John Kasperek Co., Inc.

sbCALUMET CITY, IL – John Kasperek Co., Inc., a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm in Calumet City, Illinois, announces Stephanie Blanco, CPA, as partner. Blanco (41, Crown Point, IN) becomes only the second partner named in company history, joining managing partner and company founder John Kasperek, Jr.

“It is a great day for our entire firm to announce Stephanie as a partner,” said Kasperek. “Stephanie has been with us for 20 years—her knowledge and technical skills are unparalleled. She is a true expert in all areas of auditing and accounting, and she is an even better person.”

Blanco is John Kasperek Co., Inc.’s longest tenured employee with extensive experience in governmental, educational and nonprofit work. She has provided oversight for all staff in the auditing and consulting functions of the firm. Blanco’s responsibilities have included quality control and staff training. She has also been responsible for ensuring that the accounting reporting systems and procedures are compliant with federal and state laws, and coordinates the firm’s peer review process. Blanco was recently re-elected chairperson of Government Report Review Committee (GRRC) by her peers at the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) for a second term. A licensed CPA, Stephanie earned her Bachelor's Degree from Davenport University. 

Blanco’s partnership announcement comes on the heels of the firm’s addition of Timothy J. Gavin, CPA, as Senior Manager on Feb. 12th. Gavin will primarily be responsible for the firm’s governmental audits, including municipalities, villages, park districts, school districts, and other special districts. He brings 12 years of experience leading staff and performing audits, accounting services, financial reporting, agreed-upon procedures, and other consulting engagements for a wide range of clients in the Chicagoland area.

Kasperek stated that recent additions and changes are critical milestones in John Kasperek Co., Inc.’s strategic plans for growth and will be well received by the firm’s extensive governmental client base. For more information, visit www.kasperekcpa.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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John Kasperek Co., Inc. was founded in 1989 to serve the financial needs of the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Led by founder and company president John Kasperek, Jr., CPA – the firm’s talented team of Certified Public Accountants and professional staff are dedicated to providing customized services to local units of government, nonprofit organizations, corporations and individuals at an affordable rate.

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