Vrakas CPAs + Advisors
Mike Thornton is an accomplished tax professional with extensive experience in the field. Currently serving as Tax Principal at Vrakas CPAs + Advisors since January 2020, Mike previously held the position of Tax Manager at Sikich for a brief period in late 2019. Prior to that, Mike worked as Tax Manager at Freyberg Hinkle Ashland Powers & Stowell, s.c. from January 2005 to November 2019, and as Senior Tax Accountant at Ernst & Young from September 2007 to March 2009. Mike holds a Master of Science in Taxation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the same institution.
Vrakas CPAs + Advisors
Fiercely independent… Vrakas CPAs + Advisors has been providing certified public accounting and business advisory services since 1971. With over 80 professionals, our experience, size and resources enable us to provide services in a variety of areas including: Assurance, Tax, Computer Consulting, Business Valuations and Small Business Accounting. We specialize in working with privately-held businesses and their owners in a variety of industries including: • Construction • Dealerships • Manufacturing & Distribution • Nonprofit • Professional Services • Real Estate • Retail We also have extensive experience working with Private Equity and ESOP owned companies. Our Purpose. At Vrakas CPAs + Advisors, we strive to take the financial worry off business owners’ plates so they can concentrate on running their business, servicing their customers and staying ahead of their competition. Our Focus. At Vrakas, client satisfaction is our number one priority. To provide exceptional service, we build customized teams of professionals around our clients in order to create an environment of personalized attention that makes sense for the success of their business. Experienced Accounting with a Personality. We are committed to quality and outstanding service. Our emphasis is to ensure clients are being served by qualified professionals who not only provide required compliance services, but who also make practical business recommendations. Our professionals focus on developing relationships with clients, establishing what their specific needs are and offering solutions to contribute to the client’s success. Careers. We believe that delivering high-quality client service starts with hiring the best people. At Vrakas, we provide you with the tools needed to map out your own path to success, built around your talents and needs. Our commitment to our people and to our team is unmatched. We are dedicated to your success. Contact us at 262.797.0400 or firm@vrakascpas.com