American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

B&K is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the world’s largest member association representing the accounting profession. The AICPA represents more than 420,000 members in 143 countries, sets ethical standards for the accounting profession, and offers specialty credentials for CPAs concentrating on niche practices. The AICPA provides us the training, skills, services, and information necessary to stay at the top of the profession. www.aicpa.org

Illinois CPA Society

B&K is a member of the Illinois CPA Society, one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation with a core mission of enhancing the value of the CPA profession. The Illinois CPA Society is an essential partner in our success, providing us with convenient and customized education, timely and relevant information, and key business contacts throughout Illinois. www.icpas.org

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

B&K is a member of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), a non-profit organization, representing over 30,000 members, dedicated to providing the diverse employee benefits community with objective, solution-oriented education, research, and information. The IFEBP provides us the comprehensive health care, pension, fiduciary responsibility, investment, and retirement security education. www.ifebp.org

AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center

B&K is a member of the AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center. The Center is a voluntary membership organization for firms that perform ERISA employee benefit plan audits. Employee benefit plan audits include pension, health and welfare, and 401(k) plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) under the regulatory authority of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The Center was established to promote the quality of employee benefit plan audits. http://www.aicpa.org/interestareas/employeebenefitplanauditquality/Pages/default.aspx