Accounting services for small businesses and individuals in Chicago, IL
It’s hard to make good decisions when your financials are out of date or it takes too long to get answers. Clear, current numbers – and a dedicated, responsive accounting team – make all the difference.
We provide accounting services with year-round communication, so you have reliable support when questions arise. Our CPAs handle bookkeeping, payroll, financial statements, and tax planning, all in secure cloud-based systems that keep your financial information accurate, organized, and easy to access. You get the numbers you need, when you need them.
Based in Chicago, we work with companies and individuals nationwide.
Rob is unbelievably knowledgeable, making the annual accounting process seamless. He communicates information in a tangible, digestible manner and looks out for his clients! Choosing to work with Pasquesi Partners was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my business.
– Kevin K.
Accounting solutions that simplify your finances
CPA-led accounting that keeps your books accurate, current, and decision-ready. Reliable monthly reports and oversight.
Professional bookkeeping delivered remotely through secure, cloud-based systems. Accurate, efficient, and cost-effective.
Strategic financial leadership on a part-time basis. Cash flow planning and insight without full-time overhead.
Employees paid accurately and on time. Tax withholding, filing, year-end reporting, and benefits coordination handled for you.
GAAP-compliant statements for loans, investors, or board reporting. Accurate, clear, and ready for review.
Personal financial planning that coordinates with your business finances. Retirement planning, tax-efficient wealth building, and estate planning.
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Clear answers, proactive guidance, consistent support.
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What our clients say
Accounting built around your real financial picture
We support law firms, real estate companies, professional service firms, startups, and individuals. Your accounting, payroll, and financial planning work together.
Law firms
Trust accounting, client cost tracking, and partner compensation – CPA oversight ensures compliance and accurate reporting for every matter.
Professional services
Project-based accounting and utilization tracking tailored for architects, consultants, and marketing agencies. Keeping billing, revenue, and taxes aligned.
Real estate
Accounting and tax planning for investors, developers, and property managers. We handle depreciation, 1031 exchanges, and entity structuring for stronger cash flow.
Nonprofits
Grant reporting, fund accounting, and compliance support that protect your tax-exempt status while strengthening financial transparency for boards and donors.
Startups
We set up scalable accounting systems and guide entity and equity decisions early – so your tax position supports growth from day one.
High-net-worth individuals
Integrated personal and business tax planning for owners and executives. Multi-state filings, investment coordination, and compensation strategy handled year-round.
Our Approach
Accurate accounting + Strategic guidance = Real partnership
We’re the full-service CPA firm that thinks beyond the books. As your trusted financial partners, we help you manage today while planning for what comes next. Learn more about working with us.
- Integrated approach – Your accounting, tax strategy, and financial planning work together.
- Year-round support – Questions don’t wait for tax season, and neither do we.
- CPA expertise – Our team understands how accounting decisions impact tax outcomes, cash flow, and long-term growth.
- Personal service, national reach – We’re based in Chicago, but we support clients across the U.S.
Questions?
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Common accounting service FAQs
Bookkeeping records transactions and produces basic statements. Full accounting includes that plus financial analysis, insights, and strategic support. Bookkeepers record what happened. Accountants explain what it means and what to do about it.
Industry customization addresses the unique financial characteristics of each sector. Law firms need trust accounting and matter-based profitability tracking. Marketing agencies require project-based revenue recognition and creative labor cost allocation. Real estate companies need property-level accounting and investor reporting. Nonprofits require fund accounting and grant compliance. We customize chart of accounts, reporting formats, KPI tracking, and financial analysis to match industry requirements. Generic accounting misses industry-specific metrics and compliance needs.
Yes. Business decisions impact personal finances and vice versa. We coordinate both sides while keeping business and personal finances properly separated. Better outcomes than treating them independently.
Most clients start with one or two services—usually business accounting, bookkeeping, or tax prep. We add others as needs evolve. No requirement to use everything. We recommend what makes sense for your situation.
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