Stern Cassello & Associates

Chicago, Illinoiswww.sterncassello.com1expert edge

Chicago-based accounting and tax consulting firm established in 1988 providing professional tax services and accounting for private equity and venture capital funds; acquired by E78 Partners in 2023.

Why interesting to a deal team

Stern Cassello's core expertise in PE/VC fund accounting and tax services explains E78 Partners' acquisition—direct integration into its Fund Solutions business unit supporting outsourced CFO/compliance services.

Experts connected to this company

John SignaAcquired by his firm E78 in 2023

John Signa

Founder & CEO

E78 Partners

LawyerChicago

Built E78 Partners from scratch into a 14+ acquisition, PE-backed roll-up serving 150+ sponsors — a live playbook for accounting/finance-services consolidation.

Sources

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prnewswire.com/news-releases/e78-partners-announces-strategic-acquisition-of-tax-and-accounting-firm-stern-cassello--associates-301741314.html
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e78partners.com/blog/e78-acquires-stern-cassello
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sterncassello.com

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