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Brian J. Read, Chartered Accountant
Manager

Areas of Expertise
Audit and Review Services
Higher Education
Employee Benefit Plans
Governmental Audits
Manufacturing

Contact Information
Phone: 734-761-2005
Fax: 734-761-3856
E-mail: bread@wgdandco.com

Current Position
Brian is a Manager in the Audit and Accounting Services Group.

Experience
Brian joined the firm in June 2002 as a manager after having spent five years as a manager with Deloitte in Ann Arbor and Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Brian has over 21 years of experience in audit and review services for large and closely held businesses, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and governmental agencies in the United States and Canada. Brian is qualified to perform governmental (Yellow Book) and compliance (A-133) engagements. Brian was also a business and personal tax practitioner while in Canada.

Education and Accreditations
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors in Accounting), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1983

Professional Organizations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants

Community Involvement
Leadership Ann Arbor, 2004-2005
Washtenaw Camp Placement Association, Treasurer, 2003–present
Halifax Harbourside Rotary Club, Founding member and served in all executive positions including President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer over a period from 1992-1999
Dartmouth Regional Council of the Boy Scouts of Canada, Treasurer, 1990-1995