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Dannible & McKee Partners Named to Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs List

Dannible & McKee, LLP, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, is proud to announce that Victor W. Vaccaro, Jr., CPA/ABV, CFF, audit partner, has been named to Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs list. The recognition honors outstanding accounting professionals nationwide for their leadership, technical expertise and impact on the profession.

Developed by Forbes’ editorial team, the America’s Best-In-State CPAs list recognizes leading CPAs who are helping shape the future of the accounting industry. Honorees are selected from a highly competitive pool of candidates using a range of weighted criteria, including technical expertise, innovation, thought leadership, professional experience and service to the community and the profession.

This latest recognition further highlights Vaccaro’s professional accomplishments. In 2025, he was also named to Forbes’ America’s Top CPAs for Valuation Services list, recognizing professionals with exceptional expertise in valuing businesses and assets, an increasingly important service in mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, dispute resolution and strategic planning.

“As the role of CPAs continues to evolve, it’s an honor to be recognized alongside professionals who are helping businesses navigate complexity and make informed decisions,” said Vaccaro. “I’m proud to be part of a firm that is committed to delivering practical, insight-driven solutions that create long-term value for our clients.”

With more than 36 years of experience, Vaccaro provides audit, accounting and consulting services to a diverse client base. He specializes in serving manufacturing and distribution companies, architectural and engineering firms and government-contracted agencies. His expertise includes Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhead audits, business valuations, ownership transitions, mergers and acquisitions and forensic accounting. In addition, Vaccaro leads consulting engagements focused on enhancing client profitability and operational performance through initiatives, such as performance management implementation, project management training, activity-based costing initiatives, customer profitability analysis and enhanced budgeting and strategic planning.

Beyond his professional work, Vaccaro is actively involved in the community. He serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) Alliance and as a board member for the Manlius Family YMCA, Fayetteville-Manlius Little League and the Onondaga Historical Association.

“Vic’s recognition by Forbes reflects not only his deep technical expertise, but also his ability to translate complex financial challenges into meaningful business strategies,” said Christopher Didio, CPA, CFE, managing partner of Dannible & McKee. “He exemplifies the trusted advisor role our clients rely on every day.”

As with all Forbes rankings, candidates are not permitted to pay for consideration or selection, underscoring the integrity and credibility of the recognition process.