Michael L. Vaccarella, CPA, CGMA, CM&AA
Partner – Private Equity and Transaction Advisory Services
Leveraging more than 24 years of public accounting experience, including more than 14 years with mergers and acquisitions, Michael Vaccarella leads Wipfli’s Private Equity and Transaction Advisory Services team. He provides client relationship support and coordinates buy-side and sell-side transaction diligence and consulting for private equity funds, portfolio holdings in addition to family offices and corporations.
Michael works tirelessly on behalf of his clients. He seamlessly coordinates with Wipfli’s audit, accounting and tax teams as well as Wipfli Corporate Finance Advisors, LLC for streamlined responsiveness.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Chartered Global Management Accountant
- Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) - Member
- Association for Corporate Growth (ACG®) - Member
- Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries (MBBI) - Member
- Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors®(AM&AA) - Member
- Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce
Areas of Focus
- Manufacturing and distribution
- Metals and fabrication
- Plastics and injection molding
- Auto, aerospace, and waste
- Equipment manufacturing and rental
- Consumer products
- Healthcare
- Physician and other specialty practices
- Home Health and Services
- Professional services and technology
Education
Loyola University Chicago- Bachelor of business administration degree with a focus on public accounting
Recent Insights
Articles
Private equity firms eye 2023 with a mix of caution and optimism
Jan 10, 2023
Sellers, here are 7 ways to prepare for due diligence before a transaction kicks off
Jan 19, 2022
Why 2021 was such a big year for M&A activity — and what 2022 could bring
Jan 18, 2022
Why private equity firms need to know what HITRUST is
Dec 14, 2020
Main Street Lending Program offers COVID-19 relief to those shut out by SBA’s PPP program
Apr 10, 2020
Acquiring a Company? Make Sure You Do Your Cybersecurity Due Diligence First
Sep 04, 2018