Fanning & Company Joins Sikich Group
AURORA, IL February 28, 2003:
James A. Sikich, President, Sikich Group, LLC, announces Fanning & Company, LLC, a full-service public accounting and consulting firm has joined Sikich Group, with William E. Fanning, CPA as the President of the new firm.
Fanning & Company serves privately held, middle market clients throughout the Chicagoland area. The firm works closely with clients to address the financial, tax and business needs of the company, owners and key executives. Fanning & Company provides audit, tax, financial and operations consulting services. The Company will be based in the Group’s Barrington office.
William E. Fanning brings more than 20 years of experience in public accounting and financial consulting. He serves businesses in a variety of industries including construction, retail, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and professional services. During his career, Bill has assisted businesses and their owners with a broad range of services including financial reporting, tax compliance, business and personal tax planning, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions and operations profitability.
Bill holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from DePaul University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. He resides in Vernon Hills, IL.
Sikich said, “We are pleased to welcome Bill and Fanning & Company to Sikich Group. Bill’s outstanding record of client service and dedication will be an asset to Group members and our clients".
Background
Fanning & Company, LLC, a full-service public accounting and business consulting firm, provides clients audit, tax, financial and operations consulting services. A cornerstone of the company is knowledge of the specific needs of each client and their industry. Distinct from other firms, Fanning provides clients the personal attention of senior management and knowledgeable staff who learn the special needs of their clients and who remain with their client as trusted advisors. Fanning & Company serves family owned businesses throughout the Chicagoland area, working closely with clients to address the financial, tax and business needs of the company, owners, and key executives. Fanning provides solutions through business opportunity and operations review, business structure analysis, tax minimization and deferral techniques, and financing options.
Through its members, Sikich Group, LLC, offers a full range of multidisciplinary business consulting services in the fields of accounting and taxation, entrepreneurial services, investigative services, information technology, insurance services, human resource consulting, corporate finance, marketing and asset management to individuals, corporations and organizations throughout the Midwest. The specialized business consulting services employ more than 200 people in offices located in Aurora, Barrington, Springfield and Westmont, Illinois.
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