DHJJ Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors

10/21/2026

Accurate books are essential, but growing businesses often need more financial insight to make confident decisions.

Our latest Profit Insights article explains how to recognize when basic bookkeeping is no longer enough.

• Watch for cash flow uncertainty even when sales are growing
• Strengthen financial controls as more people handle transactions
• Use CPA guidance to evaluate profitability, risks, and future decisions

Better financial visibility can help you manage growth with greater confidence.

➡️ Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q04BR5H60

10/16/2026

We had a great time participating in Career Motive-8 with Naperville Community Unit School District 203!

Our team loved connecting with local 8th graders, sharing our passion for accounting, and giving students a glimpse into what a career in the profession can look like. It was a great opportunity to showcase the many paths and possibilities a career in accounting can offer.

Thank you to Naperville 203 for organizing such a wonderful event and giving us the opportunity to inspire the next generation of professionals!

10/16/2026

10/13/2026

A little friendly competition to start the day! 🏆

Our very own Ed Brooks took the stage as a contestant in the Business Showdown at this morning’s Good Morning Schaumburg event!

It was a great morning of laughs, business insights, and connecting with the local business community. Thank you to the Schaumburg Business Association and Lavelle Law for putting together such a fun and engaging event!

10/02/2026

You’ve spent years building your business. But how much time have you spent thinking about how you’ll eventually leave it?

Exit planning isn’t just something to think about when you’re ready to sell. The decisions you make years before an exit can affect the value of your business, your transition options, the tax impact and what comes next for you personally.

In our latest article, we break down what every business owner should know about exit planning, including:
→ When to start planning
→ What drives—or reduces—business value
→ How owner dependence can affect a transition
→ What to expect when preparing for a sale
→ Why tax and personal financial planning should start early

Whether your exit is one year away or ten, understanding your options now can give you more flexibility later.

Read the article: https://hubs.la/Q04z2wFD0

09/29/2026

Depreciation changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) are changing how businesses should think about equipment purchases.

The new rules may allow businesses to deduct more upfront, but the best approach depends on the timing of the purchase, how it’s financed, and the business’s broader tax strategy.

Our latest article breaks down what business owners should know before making their next equipment investment.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04xZqy40

09/28/2026

Exit planning isn’t just about selling your business.

It’s about preparing your business—and yourself—for what comes next.

In this clip from Ask a DHJJ CPA, Ed Brooks and Rick Burke explain why a strong exit plan looks at the bigger picture: building a business that can operate without you, maximizing its value, considering the tax implications, and making sure your business plan aligns with your personal goals.

Because a successful exit isn’t just about the transaction. It’s about being prepared for life after it, too.

🎙️ Hear more from Ed and Rick in the full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/iAJuSLqxVtc?si=y3taJy2Jbfp40QTZ

Then, join them on September 30 at 1 PM CT for our complimentary webinar, Planning Your Business Exit: What Every Owner Should Know, where they’ll dive deeper into the steps business owners can take now to prepare for a future transition.

💻 Register for the webinar: https://dhjj.com/exit-planning-webinar

09/25/2026

Only half of business owners have a plan for how they’ll eventually exit their business.

And the best time to start planning? Long before you’re ready to step away.

In this clip from Ask a DHJJ CPA, Ed Brooks and Rick Burke talk about why starting early matters. More time means more opportunity to build value, explore your options, and prepare your business for what comes next.

Want to hear more? Listen to the full podcast episode, then join Ed and Rick on September 30 at 1 PM CT for our complimentary webinar, Planning Your Business Exit: What Every Owner Should Know.

The webinar will take the conversation a step further, with practical guidance on exit options, business value, preparing for a sale, the M&A process, and tax considerations.

🎙️ Listen to the episode: https://youtu.be/iAJuSLqxVtc?si=wh0rnxhOa8Xj1HA1

💻 Register for the webinar: https://youtu.be/iAJuSLqxVtc?si=wh0rnxhOa8Xj1HA1

09/22/2026

Planning a major equipment or asset purchase in 2026? The biggest tax deduction isn’t always the best tax strategy.

Section 179 and bonus depreciation can both help businesses accelerate deductions—but they work differently, and the right approach depends on more than how much you can write off this year.

In our latest article, we break down:
→ When Section 179 may offer more flexibility
→ When bonus depreciation may make more sense
→ Why the date you acquired an asset matters
→ When using both strategies could be beneficial
→ Why regular depreciation may sometimes produce a better long-term result

Before making a significant purchase, it’s worth looking beyond the immediate deduction and considering how it fits into your broader tax strategy.

Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q04xZdrQ0

09/22/2026

Every business owner will eventually leave their business. The question is whether you’ll have a plan when the time comes.

In the latest episode of Ask a DHJJ CPA, Ed Brooks, CPA, and Richard Burke, CPA, CGMA, CM&AA, break down what business owners should know about preparing for an eventual exit—from understanding your options and business value to identifying risks that could affect a future transition.

One of the biggest takeaways: You don’t need to know exactly when or how you’ll exit to start preparing.

Starting early gives you time to strengthen the business, understand what drives its value, and create more options for the future.

Read the episode recap and watch or listen to the full conversation:
https://hubs.la/Q04y2QTx0

Learn how to plan a successful business exit, understand your options, increase business value, prepare for a sale, and build the right advisory team.