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Bryan A. Gutraj, CPA, Attorney at Law |
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About bryan
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Phone:
847-986-3925 Fax:
847-986-3926 E-mail:
bryan@gutraj.com |
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Bryan A. Gutraj began practicing as a
public accountant in 2002, following a career in corporate america accounting
and finance. The firm’s clients reside in over a dozen states and two foreign
countries. Mr. Gutraj is a certified public accountant and 2004 graduate
of John Marshall Law School. Breaking the traditional public accounting
firm mold, he brings a wealth of corporate accounting and finance experience
with both Fortune 500 corporations and small to mid-size
businesses to their
clients. Bryan
A. Gutraj, CPA brings a unique background and broad experience base to assist
clients in business and accounting. Bryan earned his Bachelor of Science from
Eastern Illinois University and then joined the Financial Development Program
of
Baxter International.
While at Baxter, Bryan worked on a variety of issues including software
implementation, streamlining the AP and AR process, and assisting the
operational leaders of their North American manufacturing plants in the
financial reporting and budgeting needs. Following his tenure at Baxter, Bryan Gutraj joined
General Electric in Chicago with the
GE Capital Railcar Services Group. As senior accountant for this
subsidiary of GE Capital, Bryan was responsible for the financial planning,
budgeting and accounting of GE Capital's $4 billion fixed assets. Perhaps the most valuable experience came at
Inktel Direct in which Bryan served as controller.
Inktel is a midsize direct minority owned business specializing in direct
mail and fulfillment. While working as their senior level finance person,
Bryan stepped up and focused on operations while building the accounting and
finance functions. In addition to overseeing the day to day operations of the
accounting and finance departments, Bryan worked with the plant and warehouse
managers to improve efficiencies and streamline work processes. Bryan Gutraj graduated from
John Marshall Law School in 2004. After spending four years attending night school, Bryan
earned his Juris Doctor and passed the February 2005 Illinois bar exam and is
an Illinois licensed attorney. In addition to the required core classes, Bryan’s
coursework included Corporations, Sales, Payment systems, and Estates.
Also, he studied European Union laws and EU business organizations at the
University of Vienna (Austria). Bryan has decided to continue his studies part-time and
is pursuing a Masters in Law (LLM) in International Business and Trade
Law. This degree is expected to be conferred in 2006. Thus far he has courses in Gift and
Estate Tax Law, Corporate Taxation, NAFTA, International Banking, and Eastern
European Law, Bryan’s writings include Multidisciplinary Practices
(MDPs), Ch 13. Bankruptcy loans, comparison of European Union Customs union
with provisions in NAFTA, International Aviation Law, and accounting rules
for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. In his
free time, Bryan enjoys traveling as he is an avid instrument-rated private
pilot. Also, he is a dedicated philanthropist fundraising and/or
advising over a different not-for-profit organizations. |
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BRYAN A.
GUTRAJ, CPA &
Attorney at law |
