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Withum is a top 25 national accounting and advisory firm with a new home in the Midwest.

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Located in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Withum provides a full suite of tax, accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses throughout the country. Additionally, Withum has a long history serving the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchise industry. Our team’s expertise in QSR franchise accounting can help accelerate your growth, taking advantage of enhanced technologies and vast resources…plus a whole suite of advisory solutions that will level up your success. That’s the Power in the Plus!

Chicago Service Specializations

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Illinois State and Local Tax Updates

Do you or your organization operate in multiple states? Do you own property in a variety of states? Illinois State and Local Tax (SALT) laws are always changing and understanding the nuances of the states that you own or operate in is challenging. In these Illinois resources, you’ll find just a dash of the most up-to-date details on rules and regulations as state and local tax changes happen by state!

Illinois SALT Updates

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  • Inside Public Accounting Top 100 Firms – 23rd Largest Nationally
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  • Great Place to Work® – Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents and Women
  • Vault Top 25 Accounting Firm
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Partner In Charge

Steven Edelheit, CPA, CVA

As a partner-in-charge of Withum’s Chicago, IL, office, Steve has more than 25 years of experience providing professional consulting and accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide. With an enthusiastic and dedicated nature, Steve genuinely enjoys getting to know his clients and takes the time to learn their personal preferences, communication styles and temperament. By developing strong client relationships, he is able to act as their trusted advisor, helping them make smart business decisions.

As a certified public accountant and an active member of the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), Steve’s expertise includes compilations, reviews, business valuations, buy-sell agreements, purchase/sale of a business, business consulting, succession planning, management advisory services and accounting systems design and implementation. He also has experience with representation before the IRS and other governmental agencies.

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The annual IPA 500 ranks the 500 largest accounting firms in the United States by net revenue using data submitted through the IPA Practice Management Survey.  A Growth Strategy Guided by The Withum Way Withum’s rise into the Top 20 reflects purposeful investment. As an independent, owner-operated firm, Withum has the flexibility to make long-term investments that support sustainable growth while maintaining its culture and deepening client relationships. Innovation…

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Robin brings more than 20 years of investment banking and principal investing experience, advising founder-led, family-owned and privately held companies. Throughout his career, he has advised on transactions exceeding $30 billion in aggregate value, including M&A transactions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, restructurings and debt and equity financings. His experience spans a broad range of industries, providing…

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Chelsie is a leader in Withum’s San Ramon, CA, office, where she specializes in audits of employee benefit plans, labor organizations and multiemployer benefit plans. She was recognized for her dedication to clients, technical proficiency and ability to help organizations address audit and compliance requirements. Chelsie is deeply committed to fostering the next generation of…

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