YOUR CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTING & TAX ADVISOR
ARETE ADVISING
GETTING TO KNOW ME
Everyone knows the challenge in finding a reliable accountant, and that’s why I started Arete Advising. Since 2008, Arete Advising has been providing businesses and individuals with personalized tax preparation and accounting services. With over 26 years of experience in public and private accounting, I have the necessary skills, qualifications and expertise to get the job done. Whether you’re looking for a tax professional or an accounting advisor, I can guide you every step of the way and help you make the right decisions. I’m ready to take on your tax preparation and accounting needs. Working with me, you can rest assured that your financial matters will remain confidential and be handled with care.
I am located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and have been a Chicagoland resident my entire life. Whether I am spending time with my family, coaching girls wrestling, running the Chicago Marathon or just eating at my favorite restaurants you will always find me getting busy living!
Christopher Klotz
President
TAX PREPARATION
“in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
Benjamin Franklin
Arete Advising offers both corporate and individual tax services. My tax preparation services include income taxes, payroll taxes, sales taxes, gross receipt taxes, and other miscellaneous taxes. Although most of my clients are located in Illinois, I have prepared returns in 20 of the 50 states. I have even prepared international tax calculations. As such, I’ve gained expertise and experience that assists my clients as they grow not only in size but geographically as well. I carefully advise clients on all taxes in order to avoid errors and make sure important documents are filed on time.
BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING
“Don't ever let your business get ahead of the financial side of your business. Accounting, accounting, accounting. Know your numbers.” Tilman J. Fertitta
Arete Advising offers both bookkeeping and accounting services. With over 26 years of experience and a diverse skill set, I’ve handled the accounting needs of a variety of clients. I have advised businesses in many different industries whose annual revenues range from 5K to 50 million. I can assist with bookkeeping, accounting software, period closes, reconciliations, as well as setting up necessary accounting procedures. With my accounting dexterity, I’ll have all your finances running smoothly so you’ll stay out of trouble. Whether you’re looking for someone to support you through tax season or you need an accountant to handle your day to day, month to month, or quarter to quarter finances, I’m ready to work with you.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS &
OTHER SERVICES
“A good financial plan is a road map that shows us exactly how the choices we make today will affect our future.”
Alexa Von Tobel
Many businesses are often inundated with numerous financial reports and numbers but are unable to utilize them efficiently. Arete Advising will help you verify and understand the financial numbers that affect your business today so you can plan for the future. Also, I can prepare a break-even analysis so you will know the amount of revenue necessary to achieve certain levels of profit. In addition, I can advise your business on cash flow, budgeting, asset sales and acquisitions, deferred tax asset calculations and tax saving options. As an IRS Registered Tax Preparer, Annual Filing Season Program Participant, Member of the National Association of Tax Practitioners and QuickBooks Pro Advisor these are just some of the many services I provide to my clients. Contact me below to set up a free initial consultation.
CONTACT ME
Contact me to see how my accounting expertise and personalized tax services can save you time, money and frustration on all accounting and tax matters.