Last fall, after applying for a summer internship, I had my first conversation with members of the CJBS team via a virtual interview. Right away I knew that CJBS would be a perfect fit. Both Ryan and Susan were welcoming on the call and we connected over their description that accounting is like puzzle solving. […]
Employee Spotlight
As the new year rang in, 2020 was going to be my year! I had just earned my B.A. in Accounting in December, bought our first home with my boyfriend in August, and quit my 14-year job in retail management to start my tax internship at CJBS in January—what could go wrong, right? Back in […]
It has been several months since I started writing blog posts to share advice on how to balance work and family commitments during stay-at-home orders. A lot has changed since then, and I have learned many valuable lessons along the way (many of which I wish I had understood back in the spring). However, as […]
While I’m native to a central African country, I’m currently pursuing my MBA in accounting and finance in the USA. After my undergraduate studies in central Africa, I became a member of the distinguished Association of Certified Chartered Accountants AACA (the UK’s CPA equivalent). Since then, I have worked over 5 years at several CPA […]
Over the course of the last week, Phase 1 of the stay-at-home order has been lifted here in Illinois, which means CJBS is joining thousands of other businesses around the country in reopening our facility. Like everyone else, we are approaching this reopening with caution and consideration to ensure we are as safe and responsible […]
From Intern to Staff, I have been with CJBS almost two years total and the growth we have undergone is astonishing. From merging with firms, expanding our office through construction, new staff, and now with the coronavirus pandemic, CJBS has maintained a level of communication and connection that is unmatched. With all the changes happening […]