AURORA, IL -- 11/03/09 --
James A. Sikich, CEO and Managing Partner of
Sikich LLP, a nationally recognized accounting and consulting firm, was
named The Innovative Firm Leader of the Year at the 2009 Global Conference
of The Leading Edge Alliance (LEA).
This year's Edge award recognized Sikich as a veteran managing partner who
has led his firm to consistent growth and innovation in a challenging
market over many decades. His talent for identifying trends, his dedicated
investment in the firm's long-term growth, his support for the profession,
and his role in creating a culture of outstanding client service were among
the many comments from the LEA panel of judges.
"I am incredibly humbled by this recognition. I am proud to accept this
award, not for me, but on behalf of our entire firm," says Jim Sikich.
"Over the years we have been blessed with loyal clients and a talented
team. It is all a part of our ongoing success," he continued. With more
than 37 years of experience providing clients with assurance and management
consulting services, Sikich is responsible for the long term strategic and
financial planning of Sikich LLP. Under his leadership, Sikich LLP has
become recognized as a leading business consulting innovator, continuously
developing and improving service offerings and the delivery of those
services. The unprecedented growth Sikich has experienced stems from the
successful business model Jim Sikich has been building and refining for
more than 25 years.
About Leading Edge Alliance
The Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) is ranked by the International Accounting
Bulletin as the third largest international association of independent
accounting firms for 2009. The LEA is an international professional
association of independently owned accounting and consulting firms. Members
are top quality firms who share an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to be
the premier provider of professional services in their chosen markets.
About Sikich LLP
Sikich LLP is a public accounting and consulting firm providing public
accounting and tax services, operations and management consulting,
entrepreneurial services, information technology products and services,
investment banking, human resource services, marketing services, retirement
plan services, and wealth management. With more than 300 employees and
eight offices located in Aurora, Chicago, Springfield, Rockford and Buffalo
Grove, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; New York, New York; and Indianapolis,
Indiana, Sikich serves individuals and small and middle market companies,
as well as governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Visit
www.sikich.com to learn more.
Advisory services offered through Sikich Financial, a Registered Investment
Advisor. Securities offered through Triad Advisors, Member FINRA/SIPC.
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