NEW YORK, NY, November 20, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ada YiLau has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. YiLau has built a distinguished career in mergers & acquisitions, specializing in the financial and accounting aspects of sale and purchase agreements (SPAs). She currently serves as an Advisory director in PwC US' Contracts and Closing Mechanisms (CCM) practice, based in New York. Since joining the CCM practice in 2018, Ms. YiLau has played a key role in bridging financial diligence insights with commercial intent, advising clients in their preparation and execution of the financial aspects of the SPAs.
Her work spans multiple sectors, including private equity & financial services (asset management, insurance, real estate), energy & infrastructure (oil and gas, renewables, power & utilities), health industries (pharma, life sciences, provider services), industrial products & services, and technology, media & telecommunications. Ms. YiLau leverages deep sector specific knowledge to advise clients through industry-specific purchase price adjustments and complex pricing mechanisms.
In addition to her transaction expertise, Ms. YiLau helps drive digital acumen within PwC's CCM practice - leveraging the latest technology to enhance quality, efficiency, and client experience. She is also deeply committed to mentorship and knowledge sharing, fostering a collaborative culture and developing future leaders within the firm.
Earlier in her career, Ms. YiLau worked in PwC US Advisory's forensics practice, focusing on licensing management and contract compliance for leading global technology and consumer brands. This role provided extensive international exposure and reinforced her analytical and investigative acumen. She began her professional journey in PwC US' Assurance practice in 2010, serving clients in the professional services, consumer, industrial products, oil and gas, construction, and non-profit sectors — experience that provided the foundation for her multidisciplinary expertise across PwC's service lines.
Ms. YiLau graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California (USC) with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration (concentrations in International Business and Real Estate Finance) and Accounting (concentration in Accounting Information Systems). Her studies included coursework abroad at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where she gained firsthand exposure to global business practices.
Ms. YiLau holds active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licenses in California (2012), New York (2016), and Texas (2023). These credentials reflect her commitment to professional excellence while upholding the highest standards of integrity and practice.
Grateful for the mentorship and support she has received throughout her career, Ms. YiLau also attributes her success to both the guidance of her mentors and the values instilled by her family — most notably her father's entrepreneurial spirit and her mother's empathy and resilience. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys traveling, discovering new cuisines, and spending quality time with her husband and daughter.
As she looks to the future, Ms. YiLau hopes to keep learning, evolving, and empowering others to pursue their ambitions with purpose and confidence.
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