Accounting & Tax

Accounting and tax for small businesses and their owners.

Go Big Accounting keeps the books, prepares financial statements and e-files business and individual tax returns for small-business owners in Maywood and across the Chicago area. The firm is led by Vena Nelson, CPA, MBA.

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What we handle

  1. Accounting & reporting

    The everyday work that keeps your records current and ready when someone asks to see them.

    • General accounting
    • Bank reconciliations
    • Financial statements & reporting
    • Budgeting
    • Accounting software setup
    • Audit readiness

  2. Tax

    For filing deadlines and the tax questions that come up between them.

    • E-file individual & business tax returns
    • Sales tax reporting
    • Tax strategy
    • IRS client representation

  3. Business setup & growth

    When you need a meeting room or an office, the Global Business Center is in our building.

    See the Global Business Center
    • Incorporation services
    • Business expansion
    • Business center & co-working space rental

  4. Liaison & partner coordination

    When other providers or another CPA are part of the work, we coordinate with them.

    • Payroll liaison
    • Merchant services liaison
    • Coordination with other CPAs

Where do you need support?

Choose the situation that fits what you need.

You are forming a new business.
Incorporation servicesAccounting software setup
Your monthly books have fallen behind.
General accountingBank reconciliations
Business or personal tax returns are due.
E-file individual & business tax returnsTax strategy
You collect sales tax and need to report it.
Sales tax reporting
You received a notice from the IRS.
IRS client representation
A lender, grant program or auditor needs your financial records.
Financial statements & reportingAudit readiness

How to get started

  1. Tell us what you need

    Fill out the intake form or call the office at (708) 356 1777 and tell us what you need help with.

  2. Hear back from our team

    One of our Client Service Representatives will respond to you within two business days.

  3. Choose the right support

    We walk you through the services that fit your business. Ask our team how to share any tax or account documents.

Vena Nelson, CEO of Go Big Accounting, smiling with both arms raised, in a yellow jacket over a yellow floral top, in front of a plain grey backdrop.

Led by

Vena Nelson, CPA, MBA

Founder & CEO, Go Big Accounting, Inc.

Illinois-licensed CPA with more than 30 years of executive-level finance experience.

[Mr. Jackson] taught me that the accountant was at the table when major business decisions were made.

Vena Nelson, on the elementary school teacher who first showed her debits and credits

Education

  • MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
  • BS, Illinois State University
  • Certified Public Accountant licensed with the State of Illinois

Previous roles

  • Chief Financial Officer, Global Estates, LLC
  • Chief Financial Officer, Rock of Ages Baptist Church
  • Associate Vice President & Controller, Tuskegee University
  • Assistant Controller, Destination Hotel & Resort
Read Vena's story

Talk with our team about your books and taxes.

Call the office at (708) 356 1777, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, or email focus@gobigaccounting.com.

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