"I recommend AAC for all your accounting, payroll and tax needs. If you're a business owner, get a CPA who understands you. With AAC you're in good hands. Their one-on-one attention is excellent."
--Mr. Diaz
"Our employees make the difference. They are AAC's best asset. Visit us and you'll see for yourself."
--Elizabeth Tellez, CPA
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING CENTER, LTD.
Welcome to our website
Welcome to Advanced Accounting Center, Ltd. We have personally designed this website to communicate who we are and what we can do for you and your company.
Our firm has been providing the Fox Valley area with professional accounting and tax services for over 15 years and built a reputation of integrity and efficiency in the accounting industry.
Leading our team is CPA-Elizabeth Tellez. Elizabeth has the education, credentials and experience needed to be your trusted advisor during tax season as well as for your year round financial needs. Our entire team stands ready to provide you with great service and our undivided attention. Our commitment to excellence will become evident as you work with our professional team.
We invite you to visit our historic 19th Century home office located in downtown Aurora, 305 W. Downer Pl. Aurora IL 60506 or call us at (630) 966-9870.
-Advanced Accounting Center, Ltd., Team (Schedule your appointment today, Click Here)
What makes a Licensed CPA in Illinois different from a Registered Tax Return Preparer?
Illinois Licensed CPA
Registered Tax Return Preparer
Education
College Graduate 150 Hours Required to Sit for the CPA Exam
College Degree NOT Required (Must Be at Least 18 Years of Age and Have a GED)
Assessment of Knowledge
Must Pass a Rigorous CPA Exam
Must Pass an IRS Competency Test
Licensing
Must be licensed by the State Regulatory Body
None
Licensing Updates
Licensed Reviewed and Renewed Every Three Years by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
No Review by the State
PTIN Requirement
Must have PTIN
Must have PTIN
Continuing Education
120 Hours of Required Education Every 3 years (Including 4 Hours of Ethics)
15 Hours of Required Education Per Year
Professional Standards
Subject to CPA Code of Professional Conduct and IRS Standards
Must Adhere to IRS Ethics Standards
Ethics Oversight
Subject to State Ethics Oversight and Enforcement
IRS Oversight
Handling IRS Matters
Unlimited Ability to Represent Tax Payers Before the IRS
Can't Represent Tax Payers Before the IRS Beyond Returns Prepared and Signed
Relationship
Generally a Long Term Trusted Advisor, Beyond Preparing and Annual Tax Return
Might be Hired Just to Complete the Tax Return for a Particular Year
Quality Control
Required System of Quality Control in Place in Most Firms
No Requirement of Quality Control
Schedule an appointment with CPA Elizabeth Tellez at 630-966-9870 or Click Here to complete our contact form.
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