
Certified Public Accountant & Business Advisor
GREATER CHICAGO • BUFFALO GROVE
Tax, Accounting, Financial Advisory, and Compliance Services.
RANA CPA & ADVISORY PLLC provides professional services related to Tax planning, Accounting, Payroll, Financial Advisory, and Forensic Accounting Services designed to help corporates, owner-managed businesses, and individuals remain compliant, understand their finances, and make informed decisions.
Whether you need assistance with complex accounting matters, day-to-day Bookkeeping, Private Equity operations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-acquisition reporting, Tax compliance, Financial advisory services, Internal controls, SEC reporting, or fraud-related issues, our experienced CPA provide hands-on guidance and direct access to senior-level professionals.
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Core services
Advisory across complex financial needs
Accounting and Advisory
Reliable accounting support, reporting insight, Financial dashboard, and practical advisory for corporate and SME businesses.
Forensic and Fraud
Forensic accounting, Fraud examination, and investigative support for disputes, risk, and internal concerns as a Certified Fraud Examiner
Tax & Compliance
Tax planning, preparation, compliance, and year-round planning for individuals, business owners, and business entities. Support for payroll, SEC Reporting, Sales Tax, and formation of LLC/Business.
Strategic Finance
Strategic finance guidance for growth, performance, planning, and better decision-making.
Family Business Planning
Governance, succession planning, and continuity strategies designed to preserve family business value.
Specialized Advisory
US GAAP to IFRS conversion, Training Need Analysis, Ethical finance, Business Modeling, escrow management, covenant reporting, and crypto investment accounting advisory.
Our Founder – Dr. Jaideep Rana
Jaideep Rana brings more than 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, advisory, and executive leadership to RANA CPA & ADVISORY PLLC. His extensive background spans public accounting, corporate finance, governance, internal controls, forensic accounting, business planning, and financial management across diverse industries and international business environments.
As a licensed CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Chartered Accountant (India), MBA graduate of the University of Strathclyde (UK), and PhD holder, Jaideep combines deep technical expertise with practical business insight. He has also completed advanced professional training in finance, accounting, reporting, and business management.
His professional affiliations and educational background include respected institutions and organizations such as ICAPS, IIM Ahmedabad, ICAI, Strathclyde Business School, CIMA Islamic Finance, BIBF, Symbiosis, and ACFE.
Drawing on a unique blend of public accounting credentials, senior corporate finance experience, and forensic accounting expertise, Jaideep helps clients navigate complex financial, compliance, and business challenges with confidence. His hands-on approach and strategic perspective enable RANA CPA & ADVISORY PLLC to deliver practical, results-oriented solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Why Clients Choose Us
- Practical solutions focused on business outcomes and compliance
- Over 25 years of accounting, finance, and advisory experience
- Direct senior-level involvement on every engagement
- Expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, and forensic matters
- Experience across multiple industries and international markets
CPA
US licensed credential
CFE
Fraud expertise
PhD
Advanced research depth

About
Practical insight with global perspective
The practice is built to serve clients who need clear financial thinking, careful analysis, and trusted guidance across accounting, advisory, governance, and compliance matters.
From family business succession to emerging issues in crypto and blockchain accounting, the focus is on delivering measured advice that supports sound decisions and long-term resilience.

Insights
Planning for lasting family business success
Building a successful family business can take a lifetime.
Preserving it across generations requires more than wealth, it requires clarity, governance and effective planning.
Strong succession planning helps families align leadership, ownership, and decision-making before complexity becomes conflict.
Featured insight
Explore practical perspectives on family business governance, succession, strategic finance, and long-term continuity in the Insights section.
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830 South Buffalo Grove Road, Suite 115, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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