BAKKER, Brad: BAcc, CPA, CA, CAFA®

Brad was born in Bowmanville and lived there for 18 years before moving to Listowel with his family in 2003.  He graduated with an Honors Bachelor of Accounting degree in 2008.  Brad worked at BDO Canada for three and a half years in audit and assurance, where he gained valuable experience in financial statement and tax return preparation.  He obtained his CPA, CA designation in 2009.  Brad returned to Listowel and Ward & Uptigrove in 2011 to join the farm department.  In 2014 he was named as principal of the firm.  Brad and his wife Kendra, along with their two daughters continue to reside in Listowel.  When away from the office Brad is a big sports fan playing hockey, soccer, baseball and golf.

Brad provides the following services for clients in the agricultural sector:

• Financial statement preparation;
• Personal and corporate tax returns and tax planning;
• Estate and succession planning;
• Cash flow projections;
• Farm reorganizations.

Member: Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario