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Todd Coughlan has extensive experience providing professional accounting and tax services to individuals and franchise owners and operators. Whether he’s providing individual tax planning strategies, reviewing a company’s financial statements, or helping a franchise owner/operator with ownership transfer, Todd finds solutions that facilitates his clients’ desired financial results. Over the years, he has developed a special aptitude for working with quick-service restaurant franchise owners/operators with whom he has a personal connection.

Todd’s first job in high school was at a McDonald’s restaurant. Upon graduation, he took on running store operations while obtaining an accounting degree from Northern Illinois University. This first-hand experience gave him a greater understanding of the challenges faced by many of his clients as they manage and grow their businesses.

Todd tackles problems head-on and believes clients should be able to focus more on business operations rather than back-office responsibilities. He has experience with business reporting requirements and compliance, and developing accounting processes and procedures to streamline financial reporting practices.

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Todd is a member of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce and the McHenry Chamber of Commerce and is actively involved in the National Franchise Consultants & Accountants. He is a frequent webinar presenter, discussing business relief provisions contained in the stimulus packages, such as the Paycheck Protection Program and the Employer Retention Tax Credit. Additionally, Todd regularly hosts internal and client-based learning sessions on how to use technology as an innovator for business.

Work Hard/Play Hard

When not in the office, Todd enjoys a wide variety of activities, including basketball, bicycling, softball and football. He is also an avid fan of both the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He and his wife are proud parents of their daughter.