Pearl Kagan, CPA

Business & Tax Advisory, Tax Planning,
& Financial Statements

Herbert Schonken, CPA, EA

Founder, Owner
Trusts & Estates, Tax Planning,
& Nonresident Tax Matters

Dave Zurad, CPA

Co-Owner
Business & Tax Advisory, Tax Planning,
& Financial Statements

Kathy Kather

Payroll & Office Management

Our
Team

Mary Vasilliadis

Business Accounting & Financials
& QuickBooks Specialist

Colleen Grimm

Business Accounting & Financials
QuickBooks Certified &
Social Media Marketing

Debbie Kaiz

Client Liaison, Payroll,
& Office Management

Schonken and Associates, CPAs specializes in helping individual and business clients with their accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation needs. We prefer to take a personalized approach with each client, consulting on the full range of their financial and planning needs. In addition to providing full-service accounting, we partner with other financial professionals as needed, to provide each client with comprehensive financial solutions in areas such as tax planning, establishing a trust, insurance solutions, retirement income planning and wealth management.

Results

We work with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs, then leverage our seasoned expertise to achieve the best possible results.

Relationships

We are your trusted partner in success. Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services at a fair price, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve.

Relief

Rest assured that when a need arises, our firm is ready and capable to handle everything for you so you can focus on what matters most to you.

Our Founder – HERBERT SCHONKEN, CPA, EA

Herbert has worked with a variety of clientele such as individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts, C corps, S corps, and charities. He has a personal approach to each of his clients. He loves making a difference in the lives of his clients and helping them take their business to the next level.

Professional Background

Herbert has experience helping individuals with their income tax filing, trusts and estates, financial planning, and helping businesses with their payroll, bookkeeping, and various tax filings including sales tax, income tax, payroll tax, etc. As an enrolled Agent he is able to represent his clients before the IRS.

Education and Associations

Herbert is a graduate of the University of Illinois, where he received a Master’s in Accounting degree with honors. He is a Certified Public Accountant and an Enrolled Agent.