Brad Werner, CPA, MBA
Partner
Brad Werner leads Wipfli’s construction and real estate practice, guiding a national team focused on middle-market contractors, developers and private-equity-backed real estate sponsors. He’s a strategic advisor with deep experience in tax, consulting, M&A and tech-enabled growth.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) - Member
- NAIOP Chicago - Member
- The Chicago Building Congress - Member
Areas of Focus
- Attest services for middle market companies, construction contractors, real estate entities, and technology companies
- Federal and state corporate tax planning for construction contractors and real estate developers
- Construction and real estate accounting and reporting
- Strategic planning
- Financial advisory and related analysis
- Operational and internal control structure reviews
- New accounting standard implementation and analysis
Education
University of Illinois - Champaign, Illinois- Bachelor of science degree in accounting
- Master of business administration degree
Recent Insights
Articles
Construction M&A outlook: Poised for growth, but uncertainty looms
May 21, 2025
Finding your North Star: Navigating the human side of estate planning
Mar 17, 2025
Construction will need to reinvent growth strategies for the modern era in 2025
Dec 03, 2024
Real estate’s great wealth transfer will arrive in 2025 — and most firms aren’t ready
Nov 26, 2024
7 reasons family offices are dominating real estate investment
Jul 31, 2024
Practical ways you can start leveraging AI for real estate
Feb 01, 2024
2024 Construction industry trends— Focus on people, processes and technology
Jan 29, 2024
ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Adoption Methods: Full Retrospective or Modified Approach
Jun 11, 2019
ASC 606: The Devil Is in the Details – Six Key Considerations to Take Away From the New Revenue Recognition Standard
Apr 27, 2017
In The News
External News
What’s driving the consolidation of US homebuilders?
Construction Briefing | May 13, 2025
Red Ocean Strategies for Small Contractors, Saturated Markets
Construction Magazine | Apr 29, 2025
5 Steps to Securing a Bright Future
Construction Business Owner Magazine | Apr 03, 2025
2025 could be a big year for contractor acquisitions and consolidation
Construction Briefing | Jan 08, 2025
Will Refinancing Become Easier This Year?
GlobeSt.com | Feb 14, 2024
