Aurora, IL December 10, 2007: Sikich LLP a leading Chicago area public accounting firm, announces Lisa Lutz, CPA has joined the firm’ s Certified Public Accountants & Advisors Division as Senior Tax Manager in the Aurora office. Lutz will be responsible for providing tax and financial planning services.

Lutz is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and comes to Sikich with more than 13 years experience in tax services. Most recently, she held a partner position in a local accounting firm where she provided income tax and consulting services to individuals, fiduciaries and closely held businesses. Lutz will serve a variety of clients in many industries, including manufacturing, distribution and service businesses.

Lutz holds a Master of Science degree in Taxation from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Aurora University. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants. Lutz is a resident of North Aurora.