Nearly 700 certified public accountants volunteered across Illinois for the Illinois CPA Society's 17th annual CPA Day of Service, held Sept. 18, 2026, the society said.
So far, 675 volunteers have taken part in a range of charitable and community service activities, and more volunteer events are still planned throughout the fall, according to the society.
Volunteers helped at animal shelters and food banks, built homes for families in need, supported access to bedding and home gardening, and provided accounting and tax services, among other activities, the society said.
"This annual experience demonstrates the meaningful impact and difference our members and their colleagues can make when they come together in service of others," said Geoffrey Brown, CAE, the society's president and CEO. "We're thankful to everyone who contributed their time and talents to the CPA Day of Service this year, and we're proud of the CPA community's continued commitment to giving back and leading by example."
Organizations supported
Among the organizations supported by large groups of volunteers this year were:
- Chicago Grows Food
- Feed My Starving Children
- Glenwood Academy
- Greater Chicago Food Depository
- Habitat for Humanity
- Lambs Farm
- Loaves and Fishes
- Midwest Food Bank
- Northern Illinois Food Bank
- Phil's Friends
- Phoenix Foundation
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
A highlight video and additional photos are posted on the society's website and social media channels.
Background
Founded in 1903, the Illinois CPA Society has more than 20,000 members and is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, according to the society. More information is available at www.icpas.org.