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Vrakas CPAs + Advisors Promotes Nicole Rice to Principal

Brookfield, WI – Vrakas CPAs + Advisors, a public accounting and advisory firm, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Nicole C. Rice to Audit Principal.

Nicole C. Rice, CPA

Nicole joined Vrakas CPAs + Advisors with a diverse background in both public accounting and industry experience. As an Audit Principal in the firm’s Kenosha office, she leads audit and review engagements serving clients primarily in the nonprofit and construction sectors. Nicole holds a Master of Professional Accountancy from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

“Nicole’s promotion is a reflection of the leadership, expertise, and commitment she brings to our firm every day,” says Brad Weckwerth, President and Managing Shareholder. “She has earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike through her professionalism, technical knowledge, and dedication to exceptional service. We are proud of all she has accomplished and look forward to the leadership and insight she will continue to bring to our clients and our firm. Congratulations, Nicole, on this well-deserved achievement.”

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Vrakas CPAs + Advisors has been providing certified public accounting and business advisory services since 1971. We specialize in working with privately held businesses and their owners across various industries, including constructionmanufacturing/distributionnonprofitprofessional servicesreal estate, and technology. We also have extensive experience working with private equity and ESOP-owned companies.