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P: 847-509-7317
F: 847-562-4636

akl@SteinbergAdvisors.com

Proaction that delivers solutions

Experience

With more than 25 years of public accounting experience, Arlene specializes in providing success-building accounting, tax and advisory services to closely held businesses and high net worth individuals. Her industry focus includes personal service businesses, advertising agencies and distribution companies. Before joining Steinberg Advisors, she was a partner in a national accounting firm.

Expertise

Arlene excels in helping growing businesses achieve maximum profitability with minimal taxes and penalties, as well as in assisting clients as an outsourced CFO and business advisor. She also is accomplished in providing guidance to foreign-based companies establishing operations in the United States. In addition, she designs and delivers custom-tailored outsourced accounting services, including both long-term and interim/temporary outsourced accounting staffing.

Approach

Arlene enjoys building long-term relationships with her clients by taking time to listen to their goals, needs and objectives, both professional and personal. In working with clients, she proactively asks them the tough questions that help them formulate and implement successful short- and long-term strategies.

Accomplishments

On numerous occasions, Arlene has spoken on such topics as starting a business or consulting practice, cost reduction strategies for small businesses, and tax and business planning. She has also moderated panel discussions comparing low-end accounting software packages and given presentations to accountants and business owners overseas on critical issues to consider when doing business in the United States.

Involvements

  • The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
  • Illinois CPA Society.

Education

  • B.S. in Accounting with honors from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  • Licensed as a CPA in the State of Illinois.

Other interests

  • Serving on the Board of Directors of the Cancer Wellness Center, Northbrook, IL.
  • Working out, tennis, biking and enjoying the outdoors.
  • Spending time with her husband and two children.