Pasquesi Partners

Pasquesi Partners

Reviews Summary

The reviews consistently highlight exceptional service, with frequent praise for Rob's extensive knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness. Clients appreciate his team's patience, flexibility, and ability to simplify complex financial matters. Many note his strategic guidance, reliability, and accommodating approach, especially for small businesses and startups. The firm is highly recommended for its thoroughness, efficiency, and ability to build long-term trust. Reviewers emphasize stress-free experiences, timely support, and confidence in having their finances well-managed. Overall, Pasquesi Partners is regarded as a top-tier accounting service.

About This Listing

Bookkeeping
Accounting
Business Consulting
Financial Statements
Payroll
CFO Services
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Virtual CFO
Outsourced Accounting
Small Businesses
Startups
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks
Xero

Who Can Work with a CPA?

Individuals seeking tax prep, retirement planning, or financial advice
Small business owners needing bookkeeping, payroll, or tax compliance
Freelancers and contractors with 1099 income or complex returns
Couples planning finances together or managing joint returns
Investors with capital gains or rental property income
Anyone looking for year-round financial guidance and peace of mind

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First-Time Clients

If this is your first time working with a CPA, don’t worry — most professionals offer a free consultation and will walk you through what to expect. You may be asked to complete an intake form, share financial documents, or set clear goals for your session.

What to Know Upfront:

Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
Availability Appointments fill up quickly during tax season — book early if possible

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What to Bring

Government-issued ID for verification
Tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, investment summaries, etc.)
Receipts or logs for deductible expenses, donations, or mileage

*Tip: Organize your documents in advance to save time and ensure accuracy.*

Preparing for Your Appointment

Write down any financial goals or questions in advance
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Bring a notebook or use a notes app for key takeaways
Know your deadlines for filing, payments, or compliance

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How to Get Started

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Other Helpful Info

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Fees may be flat-rate, hourly, or based on service complexity
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Features

Bookkeeping
Accounting
Business Consulting
Financial Statements
Payroll
CFO Services
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Virtual CFO
Outsourced Accounting
Small Businesses
Startups
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks
Xero

Contact Information

Address

350 N Orleans St Suite 9000N

Chicago, Illinois 60654

Hours

Sunday 6AM-8PM
Monday 6AM-8PM
Tuesday 6AM-8PM
Wednesday 6AM-8PM
Thursday 6AM-8PM
Friday 6AM-8PM
Saturday 6AM-8PM

Customer Reviews

I've been working with Rob for our business accounting since 2018, and he's been a game-changer. As someone who dreads dealing with anything financial, I truly appreciate his proactive approach. Rob always ensures we're on the right track and handling things properly, making the whole process so much easier.

We have been working with Rob and his team for several years now and it has been great. The team is very knowledgeable and quick to respond.

Our tech startup worked with Rob for 2+ years and we cannot recommend his services enough. Rob and his team are incredibly organized and responsive, always ready to help when we had questions or issues. Running a business for the first time is difficult, but we knew we could always rely on Rob's expertise and knowledge. We would not hesitate to use his firm again for future ventures.

Rob and his team at our accounting firm have been indispensable to our company's success in the past year we have been working with them. Their patience in guiding us through financial intricacies, flexibility in adapting to our needs, availability whenever we require assistance, and extensive knowledge base make them our go-to advisors. With their support, we've grown confidently, knowing our finances are in the best hands possible. Highly recommended!

I've had the pleasure of working with Rob for my startup company for the past two years and I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional service provided. Rob demonstrates unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and dedication, making the financial aspects of launching a business much more manageable. Rob is not only knowledgeable about standard accounting practices but also possesses a keen insight into the specific needs and requirements of early-stage companies. Him and his team were consistently re

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.

We have been using Pasquesi Partners for many years. Our income tax returns are really complicated due to some investments we have. We do not have the expertise to complete our returns. In addition, we get tax planning advice throughout the year to help minimize the impacts on our return. In addition, they are up-to-date on all tax changes that occur at the State and Federal levels. They provide detailed explanations on how these changes impact our returns. I wouldn't be able to do this myself and ver

Rob is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and quick to respond. He has helped with any questions or concerns you may have. I highly recommend Pasquesi Partners and his team to anyone who is looking for a caring and top-notch accountant.

Rob and his team are amazing! Great price, super responsive and quick to answer questions, always able to get a hold of them quickly, and they helped my studio with an emergency accounting situation in less than 48 hrs. They also help maintain my Quickbooks, file 1099s, and do my full personal and business taxes each year. Rob was even able to help my studio transition over to having employees and get official pay roll up a running. Highly recommend!

Rob and his team are responsive, thorough, and thoughtful. I appreciate his skills and depend on his input and guidance. Running a small business like I do is not easy, but having Rob and his crew on my team gives me a ton of confidence and support. Highly recommend.

Rob and his team are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and quick to respond. He really cares about his clients and is always respectful and willing to help with any questions or concerns you may have. I would recommend Rob and his team to anyone who is looking for a caring and top-notch accountant.

I am a small creative studio with little to no foundation for business accounting and taxes, and Rob has been a great fit! He has coached me through the trickier parts of the process and is flexible when it comes to how much I want to be involved. He is patient and has many great tools that break down this complex world in an easily digestible way. He is also very understanding that as a small business owner, wearing many hats, accounting is not always my first priority, and he is accommodating to my schedu

Rob is awesome! He has been my accountant for the past several years, and is always quick to respond and help. Accounting and tax prep is typically very stressful to me, but he puts me at ease and makes sure everything is done easily and properly. I am a small business owner of 13 years and would definitely recommend their services! Him and his staff are very knowledgable and up to date on everything in the accounting and business world!

Rob Pasquesi and his team are absolutely incredible at creating a seamless experience for business owners looking to file their taxes. For the past two years, Rob has walked me through every step of the process and has ensured that deadlines were met. Helpful planners and reminders throughout the year are a nice touch to keep your company in line. Thanks for everything Rob! I am looking forward to continuing to work with you in the future!

I have been working with Rob and Pasquesi Partners for three years now for my small business tax returns and other accounting needs. Rob has been a wonderful partner for my business and makes the overwhelming process of filing taxes easy and painless even for first time business owners! I recommend him to all of my friends!

Rob is an awesome guy to work with. He helped BrewBike throughout our startup journey, and we would never have made much progress without him. He's generous with his time, knows the answer to any question you might have, and can help efficiently make sense of accounting/tax issues that can be really tough to wrap one's head around. And very reasonably priced for the quality of services you receive. Couldn't speak more highly of Rob. Two thumbs way up.

Rob has been incredible to work with. He's patient and detailed in his explanations. As first time business owners, we feel so lucky to have found him to help us with our taxes. Highly recommend his firm!

Rob is the utmost professional. His extensive knowledge and diligent work make him an unparalleled resource for any small business owner. Rob and his team walk you through every step of the way and do not hesitate to answer any questions, no matter how mundane the questions may seem. I look forward to have a long-lasting business relationship with Rob and would highly recommend Pasquesi Partners to anyone looking for dependable, knowledgable, and trustworthy accounting services.

Rob is an incredible professional, and I'm very happy to be working with him. He's diligent, hard working, and always puts his clients' best interests at the forefront. I would highly recommend him to any business owner or startup. If you haven't worked with Rob already - do so! You won't regret it.

One of the things I dislike most as a small business owner is all the legalities that comes with running your own business. In the past tax season used to be a complete head ache. It seemed no matter who much I prepared, my accountant was either never read for me or made the process much more complicated than it had to be. Rob makes the whole process very simple. He helped me with all the legal documents when I formed a new business, made some great recommendations throughout the year to help manage my rec

I'm a small business owner and had some very specific questions that I needed answered. Rob was very flexible in scheduling a time to meet up with me and very open to whatever I needed help with. He explained things very clearly and had a ton of patience. Best thing, he didn't make me feel like an idiot for not knowing something. He has a very pleasant and calm demeanor which is very comforting when you're feeling stressed about taxes!

I received Rob Pasquesi's contact information from a few colleagues working out of 1871, they all had very positive things to say about him and his firm. I decided to give Pasquesi Partners a shot and it turned out to be a phenomenal business decision. Rob took his time analyzing my company & investigating our books in-depth. In addition to accounting & tax filing, he provided strategic financial advice to help bring our business to the next level. I would highly recommend Pasquesi Partners to serve as

Rob and Pasquesi partners really fixed up my accounting. Before them I used two different CPA's and still felt like I was not getting what I knew I needed out of my tax's and monthly books. Rob and his team put an easy to use system in place that gave me complete transparency and full explanations. Any time I have a question or need they are there to answer and assist. I now feel comfortable with my books, and feel like I can focus more on my business and that the backend numbers are being taken care of pro

Rob and his team have been excellent to work with. We've only received accurate and timely reporting, streamlined communication and reminders, as well as friendly and supportive service. Working with Pasquesi Partners has been a very positive experience and has made our business stronger.

We were introduced to Rob by our accountant to look after our Taxes. He?s proven to be knowledgeable, professional and incredibly efficient. I can?t recommend his services enough.

I work with Rob for over a year now, and i would recommend to anybody that needs accounting services. He helped me understand how the tax system works and corrected the mistakes that my previous accountant made. If it wasn't for Rob i would be paying huge penalties for late filings. Thanks

Rob has been incredibly helpful as the accountant for my startup - balancing practicality with learning, so that I?m able to understand what is most important without requiring me to spend too much time on it!

Rob and his team have been there to take care of my tax needs for years now. They always streamline the process and help me get everything organized the way it should be. I never have any fears when Pasquesi partners takes care of my year end needs.

Rob is super knowledgeable and very kind! He has a lot of expertise especially in the startup field, and it is a great pleasure to work with Rob!

It is my first time working with Rob and he was always responsive to my calls and emails. He filed my tax documents in time. Therefore, it wasn't a stressful tax filing experience.

Rob was always available promptly to talk through any questions I had regarding our taxes. Seamless process, really easy working with him.

Rob's team was essential to getting our business in-line and optimized for growth. Great experience and incredibly helpful

I am glad I found Pasquesi Partners. They have blown my expectations away. Rob and his team are a breeze to work with. They're quick, they're thorough, and they do things the right way.

Top-notch service. Rob is an asset to any company and has been an invaluable contact for my small business. Look no further!

Rob is awesome, knowledgeable and dedicated. He and his team are always available and resourceful. Highly recommended.

Pasquesi Partners helped me out of a jam! Their customer service is remarkable and their knowledge and skills are very impressive. I'm extremely pleased with this accounting firm. I highly recommend them.

Pasquesi Partners was incredibly professional throughout the entire process and was clearly well versed with all things relating to startup / small business taxes. We were truly lucky to find this and I highly recommend the organization

Very happy to have found Pasquesi Partners. It was refreshing to have found such attentiveness to our requests and questions. We definitely recommend Pasquesi Partners for anyone looking for accounting and tax services!!!

Always the first choice. They been handling my financials for few years prior to moving to the city and I used them ever since. They are invested in developing relationships that last long.

Top tier professional accounting services. I've been with them for close to a year now and I would recommend them to anyone for any business and or/personal accounting needs.

Rob is very knowledgeable and efficient. I would recommend his business services to others.

Goes out of his way to help clients, and stays on top of accounting matters so you don't have to. Highly recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications should I look for in a CPA?

Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.

How do I find a CPA in my area?

Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.

What’s the difference between a CPA and an accountant?

A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.

How do I know if a CPA specializes in my needs?

Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.

Should I check a CPA’s reviews before hiring?

Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.

How can I verify a CPA’s license?

Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.

What questions should I ask during a CPA consultation?

Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.

How much should I expect to pay for a CPA’s services?

Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.

Can I work with a CPA remotely?

Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.

How do I assess a CPA’s communication skills?

During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.

What red flags should I watch for when screening a CPA?

Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.

Should I choose a CPA from a large firm or a solo practitioner?

Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.

How often should I meet with my CPA?

For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.

Can a CPA help with both personal and business finances?

Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.

What should I do if I’m not satisfied with my CPA?

Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.

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