Chicago-area accounting firm Silver Lerner Schwartz & Fertel has joined AGN-North America, an association of independent CPA and consulting firms.
AGN-NA is part of AGN International, Ltd., which has approximately 200 accounting firm members in 89 countries throughout the world. AGN sets rigorous criteria for admission to the association and provides continuing professional education and access to best practices for all member firms to maintain adherence to high professional standards and attain their goals.
Silver Lerner Schwartz & Fertel, based in Skokie, Ill., has been serving the accounting and tax needs of Chicago’s North Shore since 1982.
“AGN membership gives us access to 450 CPAs in the US and another 400 offices of accountants around the world who are committed to providing the highest level of accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services,” said SLSF managing partner Michael Perlman in a statement, adding that the firm plans to undertake an aggressive marketing campaign.
SLSF provides an array of audit, tax and consulting services to its clients, which include distributors, restaurants and professional services industries.
“AGN-NA is pleased to welcome the partners and staff of this well-established firm into AGN and will do all in its power to enhance the firm’s ability to provide seamless service to clients, both domestically and internationally,” said AGN-NA chair Warren Barnes. “We feel certain that the SLSF professionals will make a substantial contribution as well.”
