Zachary Mayer

Zachary D. Mayer, CPA

Principal, Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC

Location
Madison, WI

Zach Mayer is a principal who has 25 years of experience in serving closely held manufacturing and distribution companies and other commercial entities, providing practical guidance on technical financial reporting matters and audit, review and compilation services. He also serves on Wipfli’s national Accounting Standards Advisory Group.

  • Accounting and reporting guidance for complex transactions and reporting matters:
    • Acquisitions
    • Variable interest entities
    • Goodwill and intangibles
    • Revenue recognition
    • Derivatives
  • Internal control analysis and operational best practices
  • Inventory analysis and consulting, including costing, LIFO, and lower of cost or market
  • Agreed-upon procedures engagements to satisfy compliance requirements
  • Department of Labor audits of employee benefit plans and ERISA

  • Certified Public Accountant

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
  • Leadership Greater Madison 12 - Member
  • Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) – Member

University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Bachelor of business administration degree in accounting
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