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Goot_Michael Lincolnshire

100 Tri-State International
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Tel:

847.383.6826


Email: mgoot@wipfli.com

Michael Goot, CPA, MBA, MA

Senior Manager

Michael Goot is a senior manager with more than 12 years of public accounting experience in providing audit, attest, and consulting services to private companies across a variety of industries, including those with regulatory compliance requirements. Prior to working with a wide variety of companies in diverse settings, he dedicated himself exclusively to the financial services industry, specifically working with investment companies. Michael provides value to clients by offering broad experience in many industries and aspects of accounting and financial reporting with a focus on attention to detail.

Certifications
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Accountancy
Awards
  • CPA Exam Award - CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois
  • Respect for Others award - Reznick Group, PC
Professional Memberships and Activities
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
  • Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) - Member

Services

Assurance services

Areas of Focus

  • Financial audits of:
    • Investment companies:
      • Commodity pools
      • Hedge funds
      • Fund of funds
    • Real estate developers and management
    • Manufacturers and distributors
  • Investment portfolio audits
  • Accounting research

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Bachelor of science degree in sociology
The University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Master of science degree in business administration
  • Master of science degree in accountancy