Curriculum Vitae
Experience & Expertise
Bernard W. Bunning is Global Managing Partner for BBRS, LLP a multi-disciplined and multi-state CPA firm which dates back to 1957. BBRS, LLP was also recognized as a top 8 CPA firm in the country by Goldline Research as profiled in FORBES magazine in December 2009. Mr. Bunning is responsible for managing corporate finance engagements, including mergers and acquisitions, company divestitures, business architectural and wealth advisory group, and the tax litigation group. Bernard as a Business Architect also creates and advises clients on business structures, models, implementation, and planning considerations by creating individualized tailored strategies. He has more than 35 years of experience in business appraisal, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, litigation support and planning for high net worth individuals. Mr. Bunning has successfully defended his, conclusions as an expert in his areas of expertise with state taxation agencies, the Internal Revenue Service, and Federal and State Courts.
Mr. Bunning has an MS in Taxation, an MBA, a Juris Doctorate, and an LLM (Master of Laws) in Taxation. He is authorized by the US Department of Treasury as an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service and is a Diplomat with the American Board of Forensic Accounting. He also is a Fellow with the American College of Forensic Examiners, and a Fellow and Advisor on the American Academy of Financial Management’s Board of Standards. Mr. Bunning is currently enrolled as a candidate for a Masters of Laws in International Finance and Taxation (LL.M.) from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Mr. Bunning is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Iowa , North Dakota , Oklahoma , Oregon , Wyoming , and Colorado . Although Mr. Bunning's office is located in California, he is not a California licensed CPA. He is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), AICPA Personal Financial Specialist, and Forensic Certified Public Accountant (FCPA). He is accredited in Business Valuations as well as Certified in Financial Forensics issued by the AICPA. In addition, he is certified in Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance as a Master Financial Manager (MFM). Mr. Bunning was previously a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registered representative as well as an Investment Banker.
