Lawton Robert T

Welcome to Robert T. Lawton Ltd., a full-service Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm serving clients for over 29 years in Villa Park, Illinois. We are a family-owned business with a rich history of providing professional, personalized service to leaders in all walks of life. With two generations of CPAs serving your needs, we strive to build long-term relationships with our clients based on trust and mutual respect.

Our controllership background is a valued asset to our mid-sized clients who do business throughout the country and internationally. We are proud to have a strong referral network with our existing clients, which has enabled us to grow our company significantly over the years. Our experienced team of CPAs has a background that spans service with a large public accounting firm and controllership of several publicly listed corporations.

At Robert T. Lawton Ltd., we understand that every client is unique, and we take the time to understand your tax and accounting needs to improve your financial condition and achieve your goals. We believe in providing accurate record-keeping and reporting in a timely manner to ensure business operations are running efficiently and are relied upon to maintain profitability.

Our Firm

Our firm was founded in 1983 by Robert T. Lawton, CPA, who has over 30 years of experience in the accounting industry. Robert is a licensed CPA and has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from DePaul University. He is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Matthew L. Lawton, CPA, is also a part of our team, and he brings a unique perspective with his background in real estate finance accounting. He has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Chicago.

Our Services

Our accounting and tax services include:

• Tax planning and preparation (corporate, partnership, individual, non-profit, estate, multi-state)
• General ledger and financial statement preparation (bookkeeping-monthly/quarterly/annually along with bank reconciliation)
• Accounting system setup
• Financial projection and forecasting
• Compilations
• Business entity selection (evaluating tax implications of various business structures)
• IRS representation
• Business valuation on buying/selling a business
• Payroll returns and services
• Sales tax returns and services

We also offer a range of additional services, including financial management, consulting, and controller services. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing expert guidance and personalized service to help your business thrive.

Contact Us

If you're looking for a trusted accounting and tax partner, look no further than Robert T. Lawton Ltd. We invite you to contact us to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can assist you. Please call us at 630-832-6066 or send us an email at info@lawtoncpas.com.