Firm Profile Mission Statement Our firm's mission is to help our clients achieve success by providing personalized attention and a commitment to service that addresses not only today's needs but tomorrow's plans. Our dedication to helping you achieve your financial goals means placing a premium on timeliness, thoroughness and accuracy. Firm History Striegel Knobloch & Company, L.L.C. is a regional accounting firm with offices in Bloomington, Chicago, Pontiac and Rantoul, Illinois. There are nine partners, three managers and a professional support staff of fifty five employees. The Bloomington office has been in existence since 1963, and the partners have over 170 years of combined experience in providing a variety of auditing, tax accounting and consulting services. We currently participate in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants quality control review program, which requires that our internal procedures be reviewed by another independent firm every three years. Our most recent peer review report was issued in 2008, and we received an unqualified opinion. We produce over 50,000 man hours per year serving a variety of clientele in Central Illinois and throughout the United States and Canada. With this experience, we understand what clients expect in terms of quality and timely service. We are committed to producing both because our client's success is also ours. Client Satisfaction Our reputation is built upon a foundation of satisfied clients. Our goal is your complete satisfaction, nothing less. Whether we are preparing financial statements, dealing with the IRS or providing any other financial assistance, we have your best interests in mind. Firm Roster L. Eugene Striegel, CPA Education: Florida State University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting 1958. Dean's list 4 years. Illinois State University, Master Degree Program in Accounting 1962. 80 to 100 hours annually advanced estate planning. Basic and advanced training - Internal Revenue Service - 1961/1962. Professional Practice: Internal Revenue Service - Internal Revenue Agent - 1961-1963 - GS 5 to GS 13. U.S. Army - Chief Administrative Accountant 1959-1961, Finance and Accounting Office - Fort Ord, CA. Striegel Knobloch & Company, L.L.C., Senior Partner, 1963 to Present. Manages estate, gift, trust, foundation tax and Financial Planning Group Mergers and acquisitions and valuations. Preparation and review of corporate, individual and partnership tax returns. Preparation of 40 to 60 Federal Estate Tax Returns annually, 250 plus trust tax returns, Private Foundation tax returns, and over 100 gift tax returns annually. Expert testimony for litigation matters. Professional Associations: Certified Public Accountant since February 1963 Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member of Illinois CPA Society Dennis K. Knobloch, CPA, ABV Education: Illinois State University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, January 1971. Professional Practice: Employed by International Accounting Firm of Alexander Grant and Company as a Junior, Senior and In-charge Accountant from January, 1971 through January, 1974. Employed by Striegel, Bonham and Thoennes, CPA's (or it's successors), in Bloomington from January, 1974 through July, 1981. Admitted to the firm as a partner on August 1, 1976. Contributed to the formation of and has continuously practiced in the firm of Striegel Knobloch & Company , L.L.C. from August 1, 1981 to present. Was elected as the firm's administrative partner in 1981 and continues to serve in this capacity. Has developed specialties in financial institutions and litigation support. Has prepared in excess of 300 business and pension valuations relative to litigation as well as maintenance charts, asset inventories, and financial schedules involving contract disputes. Partner in charge of Chicago, IL offi