Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Bourbonnais, IL
At SKDO, we have been serving the Kankakee County community for over five decades as a full-service accounting and advisory firm. Our team of more than 40 professionals combines deep industry expertise with personalized service to deliver measurable results for clients. We prioritize integrity, trust, and excellence in all our work, offering tailored solutions in accounting, audit, tax, and business advisory services. As an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, we leverage national resources while maintaining our local focus.Our core values emphasize care for clients and colleagues, fostering teamwork, and adapting to the evolving needs of businesses. With a commitment to transparency and communication, we act as trusted advisors, helping clients navigate financial challenges and opportunities. Our reputation for reliability and forward-thinking strategies has made us a preferred partner for organizations across diverse industries.
Services
Accounting
Audit and Assurance
Business Advisory
Tax
Peer Review
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- Over 40 experienced professionals serving Kankakee County since 1970
- Independent member of the BDO Alliance USA for expanded resources
- Personalized service rooted in core values of integrity and care
- Expertise across diverse industries including healthcare and manufacturing
- Proven track record in tax planning, audit compliance, and business strategy
Associations and certifications
- AICPA
- BDO Alliance USA
Services
Accounting
SKDO provides comprehensive accounting services tailored to businesses of all sizes. Our team offers outsourced CFO services, financial statement preparation, payroll administration, and sales tax reporting. We focus on improving operational efficiency through customized bookkeeping solutions, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliation services. Our approach ensures accurate financial records to support informed decision-making.
Audit and Assurance
Our audit and assurance services deliver credible financial reporting for businesses, nonprofits, and government entities. We perform audits, reviews, and compilation services while identifying operational inefficiencies and risks. The team provides actionable recommendations to enhance profitability and compliance, ensuring stakeholders receive reliable information for critical decisions.
Business Advisory
SKDO's business advisory services focus on strategic growth and operational improvement. We offer succession planning, financial management, and internal control evaluations to help organizations achieve long-term goals. Our consultants provide expertise in mergers and acquisitions, entity selection, and profit enhancement strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
Tax Services
We specialize in year-round tax planning and compliance services for individuals and businesses. Our team stays current with federal and state tax law changes to optimize tax positions while ensuring compliance. Services include business structure planning, estate tax strategies, and representation before taxing authorities to minimize liabilities and avoid penalties.
People
Michael Stroud
President and Managing Shareholder
Michael Stroud leads SKDO with over 25 years of experience in public accounting. He specializes in providing strategic financial guidance to businesses in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors, focusing on long-term growth and compliance.
Karen Hassett
Shareholder
Karen Hassett brings expertise in tax planning and compliance for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses. With 20+ years at SKDO, she helps clients navigate complex tax regulations while maintaining personalized service.
Carmen Huizenga
Shareholder
Carmen Huizenga specializes in audit and assurance services for nonprofit organizations and government entities. Her 18-year tenure at SKDO includes leading compliance audits and improving financial transparency for public sector clients.
Questions
What accounting services does SKDO offer?
SKDO provides outsourced CFO services, bookkeeping, payroll administration, financial statement preparation, and sales tax reporting tailored to businesses' specific needs.
Do you serve specific industries?
We work with clients in agriculture, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, and transportation industries among others.
Are you part of a national network?
Yes, we're an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, providing access to national resources while maintaining local service delivery.
Reviews (1)
Mikaela Nissen
Nov 24, 2019
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They charged me $400 for absolutely nothing, they even tried to mark it up to $450 but I didn't let them. Lied and told me all places are charging that much, and then the guy I went to the following year felt so bad about what happened at SKDO that he didn't charge me for my taxes. Never EVER go here! I cannot even believe I allowed this to happen.
