Accounting

Company Overview

FGMK is one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago and the United States, offering assurance, tax, and advisory services to privately held businesses, global public companies, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm leverages its significant scale and resources to address complex business and financial needs for multi-location networks, including franchise systems.

Services Offered

• Comprehensive assurance services, including audit and compliance for multi-unit businesses
• Tax preparation and strategic tax planning, with specialization in business and franchise operations
• Financial advisory and consulting, such as accounts receivable management, M\&A, and strategic planning
• Compensation and HR consulting, including benchmarking, incentive plan design, and regulatory compliance

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves a diverse array of industries, including healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, publishing, and service sectors; demonstrates expertise with hundreds of business clients and physician practices.
• Key Benefits: Streamlines complex financial management for multi-location organizations, enables sophisticated tax strategy tailored for franchise networks, and provides compliance expertise to help franchises meet regulatory requirements.
• Franchise Expertise: FGMK’s track record includes servicing multi-unit businesses and clients with large operational footprints; while explicit franchise case studies are not cited, their practice structure and resources support franchise systems in navigating accounting, tax, and operational complexities.